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Every year thousands of Australians go to places like Thailand and South Korea for cosmetic procedures. In many cases, the work can be comparable to what they would get back home but for a fraction of the costs. However, there are some real risks involved with getting a procedure overseas. So, is getting a plastic procedure done in another country worth it?
How Big of a Procedure is it? If you were looking for a non-surgical procedure or one that could be done non-surgically, you should consider options at home first. Clinics like Lisa Rush can perform non-surgical facelift procedures that are much safer than surgical ones, especially considering that the rules and regulations in Australia are usually far stricter than in another country with cheaper costs.
Have You Thought About Recovery? You should also consider that you may have to stay there for a while after a procedure orhave to come back for some follow up work. So, you’ll have to add this to t…

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Whether your child is 2 or 17, it’s never too early or late to teach them about safety. And in the meantime, while they’re learning how to do it on their own, technology has made it easier than ever for you to keep them safe yourself. Here are a few of your options:
Set-up Parental Controls Here, technology helps you take control of your child’s safety online, even when you aren’t around. You should be able to set parental controls on all web-enabled devices to which your child has access—desktop, tablet, cell phone, etc.  
Most current models of electronic devices include parental controls standard. Simply go into the Settings/Control Panel to manage how long your child is allowed to be online, the kind of content they’re allowed to view, and even to stop any unauthorized purchases. If the standard controls aren’t to your liking, you can always take a look at third-party apps that are available (usually for purchase) to give you the level of control you need.
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MARVEL STUDIOS’ CLIMACTIC CONCLUSION TO 22 FILMS AND ONE OF THE TOP FILMS OF ALL TIME MARVEL STUDIOS  “AVENGERS: ENDGAME” RELEASES ON DIGITAL JULY 30 AND ON BLU-RAY™ AUG. 13
Extras celebrate Stan Lee, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, the women of Marvel, the Russo brothers, deleted scenes and gags — and early Digital viewers receive an exclusive Steve and Peggy featurette

Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame,” the climactic conclusion to an unprecedented, 11-year cinematic journey in which the Avengers take one final stand against Thanos, delivered the biggest opening weekend in history and is currently one of the highest-grossing films of all time. On July 30, Avengers fans around the world are invited to assemble once more for the in-home release of “Avengers: Endgame” on Digital in HD, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere, followed by a physical release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand beginning Aug. 13.

Fans who bring home “Avengers: Endgame” will gain hours of additio…

It is fruit and veggie season.  Many of us are shopping at Farmer's markets and growing gardens.  Supermarkets are full of fresh choices.

A couple of months ago I shared a post with you about food-borne illnesses.  Today I want to share tips on washing fruits and vegetables.

Hopefully, before eating any fruits and vegetables that you purchase from the supermarket you give them a good washing.  Think of all of the hands that touch those apples, peaches and plums you are about to bite into!  Yuck!

There are so many nasty pesticides that may be used on your produce.  These pesticides may contain neurotoxins, which are associated with diseases like Parkinson's disease. According to Natural Living Ideas,  three important reasons to wash your fruits and vegetables are 


for healthy brain to reduce cancer riskto protect children's health

There are many ways to wash your fruits and vegetables,  

Salt Water Solution
A 2% salt wash will remove most pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables…

A DOG'S JOURNEYIS OUT TODAY ON BLU-RAY!

In celebration of the "pawsitively" uplifting film now available on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD, BelAirMommie has created a Carob Dog Cookie recipe, the perfect treat for any pup! Take a look at the recipe below and please share with your audience to encourage them to cook up a yummy snack for their favorite furry friends and then watch the inspiring film together as a family!

The beloved sequel to A Dog's Purpose continues the tale of lovable farm dog, Bailey, as he finds a new destiny and learns that some friendships transcend lifetimes.

You can download a high-res version of the recipe HERE.

I recently received a few different varieties of Banana Wave to try.  I love bananas and was curious how these would taste.  They are really good!  My favorite was the Strawberry Banana, although they were all yummy. 
I plan to purchase more of these to use for making smoothies or even just adding ice and blending them up.  They are great for taking to the gym, work or even for school lunches.  Check out this article about Banana Wave:

Hey, Athletes:  Forget the Sugary Sports Drinks - Drink a Banana
For athletes and weekend warriors needing an energy boost and a way to replace electrolytes sweated out in the gym or outdoors on the playing field, the go-to solution has been to chug down a colorful, sugary sports drink.
But a natural foods industry veteran says there is a much healthier (and cheaper) way to replenish those lost carbs and electrolytes:
Drink a banana.
A team of clinical researchers at Appalachian State University found that bananas were as effective as the leading sports drink…

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SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU!: THE LIMITED EDITION 50TH ANNIVERSARY MYSTERY MANSION RELEASED BY WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 FEATURES ALL EPISODES OF THE ICONIC SCOOBY-DOO WHERE ARE YOU! SERIES ON BLU-RAY™ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!
Four-Disc Collection Includes 41 Episodes Packaged in a Limited Edition Collectible Mystery Mansion Giftset that Features Enhanced Content Plus Unique Memorabilia Including an Exclusive Scooby-Doo Funko Keychain and A Mini Scooby-DooEncyclopedia!
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) salutes that lovable Great Dane, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang with the release of Scooby-Doo, Where are You!: The Complete Series Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Mystery Mansion. Available in stores on September 3, 2019, this release is packaged in an eye-catching, limited edition collectible mystery mansion giftset that includes all 41 episodes of the original series, Scooby-Doo! Where are You!, released on Blu-ray™ for the first time, as well as a Di…