Dream Water - sleeping pills no more

Do you ever have those nights where you just can't seem to fall asleep? I sure do, but I don't suffer from sleeplessness often enough that I would want to take a prescription sleeping pill for it. So, what's the next best thing to do? The folks at Dream Water believe it's as simple as drinking a glass of water - Dream Water that is! They figured, if people were drinking energy drinks all the time to keep themselves awake, why not make one that will help you fall asleep? Dream Water is made will all natural ingredients, including melatonin, GABA, and 5-HTP to help with sleep and relaxation. And as an extra benefit, the bottles are small enough to pass through airport security, so you can take a nice snooze on your next long flight! Sleep well!

GrandCare Systems - live independently

Do you have an aging parent that is still living independently, but you are constantly worrying about them? Maybe you've even wondered if it's time for them to move to an assisted living home? But, you know that they aren't ready to give up their independence, so what do you do? GrandCare Systems has a great answer for you; they offer a system that will allow you to monitor and stay in touch with your parents, while still giving them their independence. Their system "combines aspects of smart home technology, internet communications, and telewellness in one flexible, user friendly, and affordable package."

Here's what it can help you do:
-Assess "normal" activity for your loved one
-Set up customized rules to receive email, text or telephone alerts
-Print out blood pressure, weight & glucose graphs to bring along to doctor visits
-Save Money by allowing a loved one the freedom to stay at home
-Receive daily email/web activity & wellness reports about your loved one
-Monitor door openings, blood pressure, weight, meds, eating, wake ups, etc.
-Send pictures, messages, reminders & more to the loved one's TV
-Coordinate schedules on-line with family & caregivers
-Exchange/record notes and memos between family & caregivers
-Know your loved one is happy, healthy & independent at home

Pillbox - which pill is that?

The National Library of Medicine and the FDA are partnering to bring you a new resource called Pillbox. Pillbox helps you identify unknown pills. You simply enter some of the characteristics like color, shape, and other markings, and then it will tell you which pill it is! How "Oh, Cool!" is that! So, next you can't remember if the blue pill is your heart medicine or your thyroid medication, this site can sort it out for you! (Now, the site is still in beta, so be sure to check with a pharmacist at the end of the day.)

Finance Friday - Last Will and Testament

Okay, so this one is probably more to motivate myself than for anyone reading this, but, well you all may need some motivation as well. So here's my plan, my wife and I do not have an official Last Will and Testament; yes, I now that's pretty ridiculous considering we have kids. But, anyway, I plan to rectify that this weekend. I heard the other day on the radio from Dave Ramsey about his special deal through US Legal Forms - just go to www.uslegalforms.com/dave. It looks like you can get your Last Will, Living Will, and Power of Attorney for yourself and your spouse for about $44. That sounds pretty reasonable to me. So, the challenge to myself and to those who are in my same boat is to make it happen this weekend! Whether you use US Legal Forms, an attorney, or some other method, just go make it happen!

VRBO - vacation rentals by owner

You may have noticed that I missed a couple of posts (Friday and Monday); that's because we needed some R&R, and we took off to Destin, FL. Every now and then we all need to unplug and get away. And that brings me to today's "Oh, Cool!" It's VRBO.com; a great site where you can book vacation rentals all over the world. And these vacation rentals aren't hotels or inns, these are folks 2nd homes/vacation homes that they are renting out to you. So, often for the same price or less of a hotel room, you can book a sweet house at the beach, or maybe a cozy cabin in the mountains. Whatever your preference, just be sure to take some time to get away and recharge every once in a while. 

And as a plug, if you're looking to go to Destin anytime soon, I know of a great house you can rent, and I may even be able to get you a deal! Check out this house - http://www.vrbo.com/161555. If you're interested, let me know!

WebMD - diagnose yourself

This one is one I use all the time; it's WebMD. If you are ever feeling sickly or just have a random question about your health, this is the place for answers. They even have a Symptom Checker (scroll down on the left). It's a good tool when you don't have any idea whats wrong; you can click on the part of the body that hurts, and it will zone in on possible causes.

P.S. This is why there was no post yesterday - my wife ended up with an incredibly severe case of Poison Ivy and Impetigo. Don't know what Impetigo is? Well, check it out on WebMD.