Obamacare, or, officially, The Affordable Care Act...First Day!

Wow, so it's the first day of the Affordable Care Act, or, as it's commonly known, Obamacare.  Why don't they just keep saying 'The Affordable Care Act' all the time, really get that message out there, maybe take away a lot of the political hype around what is really, better care for a whole lot more people in America. Most of the people I know have health care coverage through their work, so I'm pretty sure Obamacare, or, The Affordable Care Act, doesn't seem to affect them, directly. I would imagine you would just continue to choose your provider, get on with your life, take good care of yourself and your family, so you don't have to go to the doctor very often - I think that's what we tend to do in Canada, and maybe why our health care system isn't overwhelmed, or ludicrously expensive?  We've had a focus on Wellness for so many years - I can't even remember when it began, but a focus on Wellness is crucial to lower the costs of any healthcare system.

I have a few questions that I would imagine a lot of people have, today, the first day of Obamacare, or, of course, now we all know (lol!), The Affordable Care Act... it's very disturbing to me that people would actually be fined if they don't choose a provider?  what if they can't afford it?  That doesn't seem right.  And are the payments to the provider tax-deductible, because that would be a great idea, right? Is that a possibility? Maybe a portion of it is tax-deductible, under health care expenses?  I wish they had spent half the time discussing all the details of the new Affordable Care Act, so people could really understand it, rather than just publicize all the idiotic debates - seriously, droning on Dr. Seuss-style - how crazy is that?  That's no way to show an understanding of this very important step toward truly affordable healthcare for the whole country. (Oh, and I liked you to the Dr. Seuss website, just because it's fun, and you'll have a wee laugh! And laughter is the best medicine, right?  Next to drugs and whatnot! lol!)

I'm gonna keep watching this whole new movement, if you will, in the right direction so no one will have to go without medical care - seriously, in a First-World Country, no one should have to go without medical care, or go broke because they got sick, or be charged exhorbitant rates because they're already sick - that's horrible. That is not cool... no bueno, not at all, and if Obamacare, or The Affordable Care Act, can make some significant strides in the direction of solving this very serious problem, give it a shot. How is it working out in Massachusetts? I've never heard any complaints coming out of there,everyone seems super-nice and friendly, and healthy, so why not really study Massachusetts, see if they've worked out all the snags, come up with a workable solution.

In the meantime, I'll look for good rates for you, so you can see what's out there, what will work for you and your family. Okay, I gotta go check my spelling! lol!  Take Good Care of Yourselves (literally! lol!), and Be Healthy!  Ailsa xox


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Oooh, and I found this good link, too - will give you more information on Obamacare, or, The Affordable Care Act. Good Luck, and Good Health!!
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2013/09/obamacare_explained_questions_answered_about_how_and_why_to_sign_up_and.html

Use a Make Up Brush to Dust Between All your Cute Little Things! #MakeUpBrush #Dusting (Yep! lol!) #LipLiner #Lipstick

Use your Make Up Brushes to make it really easy to dust between all your little things! No kidding, it totally works - I just did it!  I have soo many fancy wee things, and I love to have everything out on display, so I can see it, every day - jewelry, pretty things, shells, crystals, rocks, Money Frogs (lol!) - nail polish - you name, it, if I think it's pretty, I'll put it out, and then the shelves get dusty, but what a hassle to have to move everything off your shelf just to dust around them, right?  That seems like a lot of work! haha!  But not now, not with you Make Up Brush Duster! lol!

You can leave everything in place, gently dust all around your fancy, favorite, items - no more hassle, no more dust!  It's a win-win, right?? Hello, cleaner place! You can get into those little nooks 'n cranny on lots of things, too, because the bristles on the make up brushes are strong enough to work hard, but not harm anything - perfect for cleaning up - but no use da same brush fo' you face! hahaha!  These ones I just posted on here are super-cheap (Whaat? My favorite price, super-cheap?? hahaha!), so maybe you might want to get a couple o' packs of make up brushes - one for you, and one for dusting the little things!

Happy Cleaning! Ailsa xox!

Oh, and this pic just happened to come up when I was looking for my pic of make up brushes, and I'm not sure if I've already mentioned this... anyway, you know how you get down to the end of your favorite lip liner, and they've discontinued your color, the best color in the world... anyway, if you want to hang on to your fave lip liner, for at least another month, maybe 3 months - maybe longer, let's say, if you only put your lipstick on, every so often - lol! 

No, me joke! But lip liner does seem like it lasts forever, until the little thing fall right out of the tip of the holder... just jam a tiny bit of cotton wool or maybe a bit of a hankie, or tissue paper - anything that's going to give you a little bit of something in the now-empty tube where your lip liner thing used to be, then very carefully put the lip liner back in, wind the base back.. if you're reading this, you'll know what I mean - and these are pricey little things, now, sooo... is worth doctoring them up, until you can find another one you love just as much - or maybe more! lol! 

I like the ColorStay - Revlon, maybe? I'd have to go look, and that seems like a whole lotta work, so, you know what you like! And I like the NYC Blush - is the best blush out there, and a great price, too : ) 

Easy Lobster Dinner - Cheaper than KFC! lol! #Lobster #SeafoodDinner #EasyMeals #RomanticDinner! #GroceryDelivery

While Supplies Last...Enjoy 2 Free Smoked Salmon Mousse (a $16 Value) with Purchase of SeaBear's King Crab Legs

Easy Breezy Lobster Dinner - and it's cheaper than KFC! lol! (I just linked that to my hilarious KFC adventure - made us laugh so hard, so silly!)

We love a lovely Seafood Dinner - is a nice wee treat every so often - all that delicious melted butter - wonder if that's my favorite bit of this tasty dinner! lol!

Safeway has their Lobster Tail on sale, right now, 4 for $25. We had one each, and I like Broccoli and Rice with mine, my lovely son, Aidan (he just turned 14! Soo cute!), just likes rice with his lobster, and no melted butter for him - he likes his seafood 'straight up', as it were! lol!  I, on the other hand, love a little bowl of hot melted butter - is deelicious! : )

I used to work in a Seafood Restaurant when I was in University (Queen's University), and I think I might have learned more from working in that fantastic seafood restaurant than in some of my courses, although, I loved Queen's - an incredible University.

Oh, and here's how to 'capture' the feel of the islands in your pictures - I think this is hilarious, really makes me laugh - hold your item - a drink, your meal, a check, what have you - up against a picture you really like, take your picture, and voila, you're in an amazing place! lol!  This is the calendar beside my desk! hahaha!

You can make this lovely lobster dinner in under 15 minutes - and it looks fantastic, and tastes delicious!  You'll love it, and your family and friends will be all very impressed!  You can add Crab Legs for the same amount of time, in the same pot, if you like, and sometimes we'll throw in a pound of Shrimp in the last few minutes, then add a little Seafood Cocktail Sauce with your wonderful and easy dinner : )  Ailsa xox

Valentine's Day Treats for You - and maybe even for the someone(s) You Love, too - lol!)

Easy Breezy Lobster Dinner

1 Lobster Tail per person. (Frozen is the easiest to find)(Or get as many as you like! lol!)

Broccoli, or whatever lovely Veggie you like!

Rice - we just cook it in the microwave, now! lol!

Step 1:  Boil a big Pot of Water, bring to a rolling boil.

Step 2: Drop the Lobster Tails into the boiling Water. Boil for 14 minutes.

Step 3: Put the Rice in the Microwave, cook for 12 minutes.

Step 4: Drop the Broccoli into the boiling water (you'll know if you like it tender or crisp)

Step 5: Serve with Melted Butter (little bowls, melt butter for 35 seconds in the microwave)

Step 6: Enjoy! 

Oh, and here's a little recipe I was thinking about while I was watching #BigBrotherAfterDark last night - lol! Now I'm trying to figure out how I could make this so it would be like Churros, for my son, who really, really misses all the delicious Churros we used to get in California - no good Mexican restaurants, up here in the North - booo!  Come on up, El Pollo Loco or Chipotle, or both!!  We would looove some delicious Mexican Food up here in Canada! : ) (Pweeease!!)

#BBHaveNots - So, it looks like the BB Have Nots have a lot more options than they used to have, right?  And you know how the HaveNots have Hawaiian Buns, this week?  I wonder if they could slice them, thick slices, fry them in a pan of a little oil, then toss in cinnamon sugar?

Man, that sounds deeelish, right?  Now me wants to try that!

(Cinnamon Sugar, in case you haven't made it, yet, is just a nice mix of , say, a couple of tablespoons of cinnamon, and maybe about a half cup of sugar - you can add more cinnamon, to taste... is a good sprinkle for all sorts of wee things! lol!)

Okay, here's some other stuff me haz been a'thinkin' about, this week - lol! Ailsa : )

I'm just lookin' for some Good Deals for you! Savin' Money, right? Yep!