I always get caught in that little trap I call *compulsive shopping* at the supermarket. Every single time I go through the checkout counter waiting to pay for my groceries, I always end up picking up a magazine. Supermarkets have realized that this is one great way to tack on another $10 to your food bill every single time you shop. In my case, I always end up reading bits and pieces of an article and by the time I get to the cashier, I end up having to buy it in order to finish the article. I really do end up spending hundreds of dollars this way every single month when I know very well that magazine subscriptions on line can save me up to 80% off the regular checkout price.

*Sometimes I wonder if I have my head screwed on straight at a daily basis*

My dad was born in the Philippines and when he was growing up, all the over-the-counter convenience we have at the local pharmacy now was not available then. That, and he lived in a small island, away from the local city. So, if a family member got sick, my grandma would whip up a herbal remedy to cure the ailness. This tradition was passed on to my family by my father who seems to believe that “all that crap you can buy at the store is never going to be as good.”

We are going to take a page from his herbal cold remedies and talk about the age-old healing qualities of ginger. In Asia, ginger is used for its therapeutic and anti-viral qualities to cure the common cold, nausea, and ease depression. When ingested, ginger warms and stimulates your internal your organs and is great for people who have a “cold body”. Always buy fresh ginger by looking for a root that has smooth skin with a few joints and twists.

Remember the way he used to make you feel? Having trouble getting that new guy to give you the time of day? The secret is to get inside his head. Believe me, he WANTS to adore and cherish you - and it is up to you to help him there. Try these tips and get him to gaze into your eyes instead of at her derrière.

Tip #1: Listen to his shop talk: Most of my female friends tell me that they just want their guy to listen more but that he is often tuning them out. If this happens to you, the problem just may be that you are tuning out his shop talk - you know, his talk about work, sports, or fixing his car. Try listening to and validating what he is saying. Your man wants nothing more than for you to respect his ideas. When you do, you can bet he will shower you with the attention you crave.

Since my chance meeting with Andy’s MyBlogLogDogg, I was determined to keep him my *best kept secret*. He has all these awesome blog toys….. and I wasn’t sure that I wanted to share his knowledge yet with anyone else, because, really, I found him first.

*I know I’m being greedy*

But, Andy’s determined to conquer the web, and I have to say…. there is no stopping him.

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