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Meet Beth and Laura, aka TwoBroadsCasting.
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5 gifts for under 5 bucks
YES!! You can make these quick and easy gifts for everyone on your list..For $5.00 or less.
Fleece Baby Blanket For the Fleece blanket….You should use fleece not felt…sorry I said felt on the video..It’s easy to find at any craft store in so many fun colors. All you have to do is take two pieces that are the same size, match the edges up and then just cut slits about ½-1 like a fringe around the whole blanket. The cuts should be about 1 inch apart. Then just start to tie them in a knot. For babies the fringe should be very short and tight, for toddlers you can go up to 5 inches keep the knots tight. I have made a-lot of these so it’s easy and you can do it too. It’s fun to get a fun pattern for one side and solid for the other.
Pasta Colander with utensils..Quick and Easy Colander with pasta & utensils..$3.00 Colander with utensils and pasta. Just stick all items in the colander wrap and give.
Candy Jar…Glass Old Fashion Candy Container with holiday candyPick up an inexpensive candy jar and fill with some fun holiday candy. Tie with a bow and you have a great gift to give.
Bookmark…Easy Bookmarks made from string & charms.You just need to get some craft string. This comes in many fun colors you can use needlepoint craft string. Pick out some inexpensive plastic charms and string it the length of your book. Tie charms on the top and bottom and add some beads. Quick easy and useful for any book lover.
Bucket Teacher gift
Find an inexpensive bucket or colored box and place some items any teacher could use. At the dollar store I found a teacher gift box, a book light, and lots of highlighters.
Viagra Shmiagra!! Stuff for us Women who Want our Fun in Bed Too!!
And why I say bed, of course i do not mean to limit the sexual arena to just the bedroom. After reading this blog (and checking out our webisode) I hope we will be having so much fun that we will be looking at other “venues” for sexual gymnastics.
So…….on to the good stuff!! FINALLY, researchers have turned their attention to us “broads” when it comes to sexual enhancement products. And by that, I do not mean products that include high heels or vibrators (although, nothing wrong with either!). I mean scientifically researched products and pharmaceuticalsdue to receive FDA approval in 2011.
But for those of us who do not want to wait until 2011 to reach the “Big O” on a regular basis, read on. There are plenty of things you can try now (with your Doctors approval!) to rev up your motor and start seeing fireworks! Okay….a bit of a mixed metaphor but I am so excited to share this info!!
To start with, lets address the question some of you may have…….”Why on earth should I care about my sex-life? I would just like to be left alone to watch my DVR’ed shows in peace!” WELL…..with all the stress going on in the world these days and the difficulty people have staying together in happy marriages/relationships, what better way to reduce stress and improve connections with your partner than a fulfilling sex-life? And what better way to have a fulfilling sex-life than for BOTH partners to have the desire to “do it” as well as the ability to climax at the end?
So lets look at some of the reasons it is challenging for women perimenopausal as well as post menipausal, to have the desire as well as the O. And then, I will list some of the new, clinically tested ways that we can experiment with to see if we can make our sex-life the best ever!!
1. Dwindling testosterone- If you think of testosterone as strictly a ”male hormone” you would be mistaken. Small amounts of testosterone combined with estrogen helps significantly to fuel a woman’s sex drive. During menapause, testosterone is one of the hormones that starts to decline in women and along with it can go our sex drive!! If you are on HRT, it can through things off even more. Go to your gynocologist and ask for a blood test to determine the level of testosterone in your system. Fortunately, studies show that when testosterone is re-balanced in women, all areas of sexual response can be improved- desire revs up, lubrication turns on and stronger, more powerful orgasms take place!! YIPEE!!
SOLUTION- For now, many Dr’s prescribe off-label, testosterone gels for women. Special compounding pharmecies can also concoct a low does gel as well. The dose is so low that many Drs feel comfortable prescribing it because it does not male characteristics. What if you want to try a more natural approach? No problem! Research has shown that ArginMax for Women (a nutritional suppliment containing ginseng, ginko, multivitamins and minerals) can be great for increasing sexual desire, clitoril stimulation and orgasm frequency!! A TRIFECTA!!! Just be aware that this is a suppliment that should be taken every day and some women did not report results for 4 weeks.
2.Distraction/Stress- During sex does your mind start to wander to your “to-do-list”? Well, it isn’t just how busy we are. According to brain scan research, that is how we women are wired. Our brains are just busier then men’s, even during sex. Women seem to have lower levels of dopamine in our brains and that is the neurotransmitter that wires to go after a reward, ie. orgasm. Stress can further lower this amount.
SOLUTION You can find this over the counter…..DHEA. It is a supplement that seems to increase dopamine. It seems that dopamine in the brain spikes right before orgasm and it enhances desire and FOCUS!! Studies show that if DHEA is taken an hour before sex, it can significantly increase arousal in menapausal women. Amounts from 25mg to 300mg have been shown to work….BUT……check with your Doctor first!!
Trouble reaching Orgasm- Before you assume it is psychological, make sure you rule out poor bloodflow to the genitals due to cardiovascular conditions caused by diabetis or heart disease. Also, declining hormone levels due to perimenapause/menipause may be the cause.
SOLUTION- Want to increase blood flow to THAT area? Just like Viagra, the natural amino acid, L-Arginine (get it at drug stores) does the same thing! Research shows that taking anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 mg RIGHT BEFORE SEX, can flip your switch!!
COMING SOON!! FINALLY!! LIBIDO ENHANCING DRUGS FOR WOMEN!!!
1. LibiGel-The only prescription testostorone gel to boost sexual desire in WOMEN!! Look for FDA approval by 2011.
2. Bremelanotide Nose Spray- This small nasal inhaler, used 15-30 minutes before sex, increases blood flow to the genitals. Unlike Viagra, it has no effect on the cardiovascular system. It works via the central nervous system. Also expected to be FDA approved by 2011.
So………there is no reason to not enjoy sex (assuming you have a wonderful man or vibrator in your life! And men are so much better, IMO.) no matter what your age. In fact, when you couple experience, wisdom and supplements…….older women should be an unstoppable force in the bedroom!!
Questions about your relationship? email Laura at Talktolaura.com OR Talktolauratherapy.com
Reviews of As Seen on TV Items!!!
The twobroadscasting have been doing these reviews for a long time. We even have our own Youtube channel just for our fun reviews. I just went to AOL and the lead story is “Our Product Picks and Pans
New gadgetry is hard to resist, but just how well do those clever “As Seen on TV” inventions really work?
The editors of WalletPop and AOL’s Money channel put several products to the test. Click through our gallery and check out their ratings and reviews for some of the most popular and curious products currently pitched on television.”
So here are a few of the 2broadscasting reviews..enjoy!!
The Twobroads Review It…Quick Chop
Quick Chop
Chop, mince slice & dice with just a tap!
The Quick Chop is the fast, easy way to chop, mince slice and dice with just a tap. Quick Chop is faster than a knife and easier than a processor. When you’re done, just run it under the faucet. The Quick Chop will cut your kitchen time in half!
PedEgg
Cost: $9.95
Claim: Gently remove calluses and dead skin with the ultimate foot file.
Pros: One reviewer found it uncovered soft skin that had been buried under hard calluses for years. The canister was filled with white shavings as shown on the commercial.
Cons: For another reviewer, whose feet only had dry skin (no calluses), the PedEgg did not work at all. Not a single shaving in the “egg.”
A Dating Challenge
Laura Gives Herself a Dating Challenge
Beth the married broad is excited to hear that Laura is ready to move on after her last boyfriend.
After almost 4 years in an on-again-off-again relationship, Laura has decided to get back into the dating world with a vengeance. She has signed up for multiple dating sights and has set the goal of a date for New Year’s Eve. She is doing this for you, the loyal viewer and Marcus- her NBC5 producer. Content is King!! Stay tuned…..should be interesting.
Parent Talk Today
I found this fascinating quote today:
Should 12- and 13-year-old kids be on Facebook in the first place? Probably only with their parents’ knowledge and supervision. Why? Because they don’t always think about the logical consequences of their actions. (How do I know? I have a 12 year old!)Parent Talk Today, Nov 2008
You should read the whole article.
As parents today we need to learn how to deal with issues and situations our parents could never imagine. I think of it in terms of teaching your toddler to cross the street. They have to stop, look, and listen. Our kids need to learn how to surf the web, they have to be allowed to social network on line, and they need to be guided by us. So parents let your kids learn how to Facebook, just make sure you have them stop, look, listen, as they learn how.
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