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Dr. Oz Teaches Fussy Things She Never Wanted To Know

Well, Hi there, you supa-fab Friend of Fussypants. I'm so happy to see ya today. You are lookin' lovely as usual.

You know that I strive to serve up good stuff everyday for ya. I'm not sure if this one will be appreciated or not. ~crosses fingers~ Here goes...

I love it when Dr. Oz visits 'The-Oprah' to answer questions! This segment shall be known as the 'things I did not know I wanted to know' edition.

Welcome back, Dr. Ozzie. You look so calm. I wonder if you will get excited and let your crazy eyebrows take over this week?

Let's start with this viewer email from Anonymous. Better be anonymous!

Where do I begin? I am rendered speechless. Good thing Dr. Oz had some handy video of what pinworms look like on a colon. Please excuse me while I go find the pepto.

Boy, these pictures are terrible. Maybe if I had a fancy plasma TV & a fancy new camera....Do you hear me fancy electronics companies? I'll do a review. Ten, maybe twenty people, will read it! C'mon, just a thought.

Dr. Oz was so excited to describe how common and prevalent worms are that his scary eyebrows took over. Yay, I love it when that happens!

Much to my horror, Dr. Oz said that 20% of American children have pinworms. It is so nightmarishly scary that I'll spare you the details. However, if your kiddo gets an itchy bottom at night every 3 or 4 weeks, read this. ~bleech~

Tapeworms grow to be 30 feet long and live for 20 years. The main symptom of having a tapeworm? Extreme weight loss.

Extreme weight loss isn't so bad. Tiddley seems harmless enough.

(photo from kisreal.com)

Too bad they have been eliminated in most western countries. I'm kidding, I don't really want to have a tapeworm.

Ok, maybe not. Who wants to split a cheesecake or 5?

I have nothing of value in showing the above scene, just sheer shock at the brilliant Dr. Oz's choice of words.

The Oprah has taught Dr. Oz, the Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University, who directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital, to use the term "va-jay-jay". Poor Ozzie mispronounced it. He said, "Va-ga-ga." Big O had to step in and say, "It's Va-jay-jay, Dr. Oz." The Queen of Shake-Shake must be so proud.

So there ya go, everything you ever wanted to know about worms, but were too horrified to ask.

Love, Fussy

ps.- anyone know where to get a neatly packages germfree tapeworm? ;)

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Fussy's Linkapalooza- Merry Christmas!

I found these little presents on my reader this week! Check these out-

Absolutely Bananas brilliant ode to photoshop. Blogging brilliance.

Karla writes so beautifully about realizing, through her daily struggles, the true meaning of Christmas.

Love me some Casey!

Kathryn & her kids can spot Jesus everywhere this year!

Melody is such a brilliant writer. Her son surprised her with self-wrapped love.

I'm still concerned about Lotus' taint!

Does your little man love some Thomas the Train? Go see Jennifer.

Jessica perfectly explains the horror that is Christmas shopping at Ross.

Chris taught me how to take a decent picture in low light. Yay.

Pioneer Woman Cooks answered reader questions. Ree- are you reading me, yet? Give in, Ree, you so want to be a loyal Friend of Fussy.

If I were a wonderful writer like Ann, I would wax poetic about the joy of Christ's birth. I'm no Ann, I realize! :) What? You don't read her? Get over there!

This week, if you have not seen the movie -Nativity Story, please rent it. I think it is on HBO on demand, too! It is wonderfully done, and I think kids 8 & up will enjoy. My 6yr. old gets a wee-tad bored when we watch.

If you haven't seen the movie, and watch this Christmas, let me know what you think.

I would love to hear your thoughts.

Enjoy these links-

Hey, Health Myths Busted. No more chugging water. I'm so using my cell in the hospital when I have this baby! Send your numbers, Internetz!

Do you make the bed everyday?

Stop making your beds. See? I'm not a slacker, I'm healthy! So, pat yourself on the back. You are so healthy! Next time your Momma asks why you are a slob, just tell her about the dust mites! ;)

Oh, Yeah, the contest-

Who Won?

The winner is my supa-fab homegirl, Lotus the Sarcastic Mom.

"El Chicito The Flying Dog narrowly escapes the wrath of yet another mistress's husband...."

Lotus will get some of my supa-fine jewelry during a playdate at my house next week. She ya' there, Hawt Mamma.

Next Week's Caption Contest

OK, Get ready for it.....

Here it comes...

Make 'em good! Top five captions, as chosen by Mr. Smartypants, will go up for a vote on Wednesday. Good luck!

ps-Lotus, don't enter! ;)

Merry Christmas Everyone. I Love You!

Fussy

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Fussy's Linkapalooza -MWAH!

We have a winnah!

The Winnah is..drumroll, please... Keri.

I asked Partyboy to pick a number between 1 & 28. He is a huge Peyton Manning fan, and Peyton wears #18. Keri was lucky enough to enter right at Peyton's number. Congrats, Babe!

I will have another wonderful jewelry giveaway in January.

Bossy's Daughter & Bossy need prayers and love. A dog needs to go. down. hard.

The Moosh turns three this week. Prepare to fall in love.

Christine has the supa-funny video of Obama's verbal smackdown of Hilary in the debate last week.

The always wonderful Melissa at Here in the Bonny Glen is the day planner queen. I always buy one, and then forget to use it. I am a slacky-slacky-slacker at heart.

The always hilarious Lindsey at Suburban Turmoil brings Bad Santa 2007.(Mine is at the bottom of this post!)

This is from last month, but so darn funny! Beta-Mom's Bad Cookies. Holla, Lil' Rhody!

White Trash Mom has a funny list of things NOT to waste your cash on this year.

Oldy-But-Goody- How to Properly Hug a Baby. If you are a dog.

Happy Chanukah! Who doesn't just adore Adam Sandler & his Chanukah Song?

Adam Sandler The Chanukah Song | Funny Jokes at JibJab

Some of you have yet to join in at Twitter. How can this be? No, you don't have to IM on the go. I use it to keep up with people during the day. I can check in and see who's cooking dinner, a new post at Problogger, and all sorts of neat daily oddities. Come and join in, won't ya'? Here is my profile.

I Want Sandy.com -A most adorable FREE online personal assistant. Sweet! I just signed up. Who knows? Maybe I'll be organized one day! Realistically, no.

BeFunky is in the Beta phase (I'm still not sure what all that means) and by invite only, but Oh, Mam, it looks cool. Anyone in? Send me an invite. Pretty please.

I should rename this part -Ann's Section. Just read everything she writes. :)

MintheGap wrote a wonderful post about salvation.

LOST returns to TV January 31st! Whoo-hoo.

Karla has a great way to protect our little monkeys online.

Scribbit has a great list (oh, I love lists) of things to do with the kiddos over Christmas break.

I had a nice selection of complaining email this week. I know I'm a famous Blogger when I get my first "I hate Fussy" site. A gal can dream.

Anyhoo, the two complaints that are worth answering are about my lack of discussing homeschooling and my marriage series -The Gentle Art of Ruling your Husband series.

About the Homeschooling- Most of my readers are not homeschoolers and I do not want to bore people. Starting early next year, I'll be editing a new blog about Homeschooling that will be a collaborative work.I am also working on a Ning social network for Homeschool Moms. More info soon.
About my Marriage Series- I know you guys love it! I'll still cross post occaisionally, but I think it would be better served in it's own blog format. Hopefully that one will be up by February.

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Last week's Photo Caption Contest was so much fun. Congrats to Heather! She will soon be the owner of some original Fussypants Designs earrings!

"Ancient proverb: Bear who go to sleep with itchy butt wake up with stinky claw".

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Here it is the new caption contest photo!

I'll choose the top five captions. Make 'em good!

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Because I love y'all and enjoy sharing my ~~pain~~ ~~embarassment~~ life, I give you my first try at a christmas card photo. The infamous Santa photo-

Love to you, you, you, you over there, and, of course you,

Fussy

PS- Yes, I meant you, too!

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True Success in Life Can't be Found at the Mall

What is Success?

"To laugh often and love much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the approval of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;

To find the best in other;

To give of oneself;

To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;

To have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation;

To know even one has breathed easier because you have lived...

This is to have succeeded."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

As I prayed yesterday, feeling quite sorry for myself -one of those days, OK?, I felt lead to this quote from Emerson. Seems I had forgotten that all-important sense of perspective and gratitude. Perspective on my life: my beautifully wild boys, a husband I adore -most of the time ;), our health, our happily crazed days together. Seems so trite, but when one of those things is askew -the importance becomes clear.

In this season of overspending, overscheduling and over-stress take a moment to relax and gain a new perspective. If you, Friends of Fussy, are anything like me -it will make all the difference.

What are your blessings that get overlooked in the busyness of life?

Have a wonderful day!

Love & Blessings, Fussy

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Fussy's Secret to More Money & Healthy Kids

How I save money and feed the boys healthy food!

I used to never worry about what I fed my little swashbucklers. I always popped a Flintstones vitamin in their little hands after dinner.

Then, I had my third son, and learned he needed a specific diet to overcome his special needs. I learned about E.F.A.s and vitamins.

When Partyboy reached 2nd grade, I learned all I could about attention deficit (for lack of a better word). More E.F.A.s, eliminating Food dyes (artificial coloring), and the protein/carb. balance issue.

When I had my fourth son I realized if I fed them all meat every night we are talking a $30.00 dinner. That cuts into my Household (***ahem*** Frappachino, make-up, magazines, ***ahem***) budget ~~down to absolutely nothing~~ down below what I like.

How could I feed a family with four boys, who all eat ~~like starving pigs~~ massive quantities of food, without going broke?

Cue the angel choir...

Barilla Pasta Plus

Oh, Yeah, Party People..... It's noodles every night. No Mommy Guilt.

Listen to me, Friends of Fussy, this stuff will change your life!

-As much protein as beef.

-As much Omega-3's as salmon

-Tons of fiber to boot.

-Kids can't tell the difference.

I've saved enough to rock quite a few new outfits, too.

I love it with...

Newman's Own Sockaroni Marinara
Caesar Vinaigrette with Parmesan salad Dressing
Tossed with olive oil and Parmesan cheese
Mixed with cheese and broccoli

Here are some scrumptious recipes.

What is that sound I hear?

Oh, That's me -patting myself on the back. Healthy kids & saving money -all at the same time. Join in on my little secret, friends of Fussy, get your kids healthy and go buy yourself that Venti Mocha Frappachino -you deserve it!

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Fussy's Linkapalooza-Bringin' the Good Stuff

Ah, Sunday, the day we are called to rest and restore. Fussy has gathered the best of the web for your weekly 'Fussy Linkapalooza'.

Your mission for this Sunday, Friends of Fussypants,is to take some time to relax and spend a few moments just being happy for all the wonderful blessings that surround you.