A Drop of Magic a Day Will Make The Warts Go Away!

What my son's wart looked like in
December...pre-treatment

Warts--- no one wants them yet most of us have had them. Even seeing the word in bold makes me cringe a little. When I was younger, I had them all down my leg because I refused to believe that shaving would spread them... I also had a giant patch on my left hand.  

The ones on my leg, we used acid pads to treat and thankfully, due to a late and BAD case of the chicken pox, the virus was so strong it counteracted and killed the warts that covered my hand--- all but one.  And that one was a DOOZIE.  It was in the center of my hand, deep and planted in there.

I went to the dermatologist for about 12 to 15 weeks in a row getting it frozen 7x's in that time.  It was so painful that as a teenager who was pretty headstrong, I cried each time I got the, "Yeah... we're going to have to freeze it again" look.  It was a terrible experience that I'd never wish on anyone.

So, now my son has one.  It seemed to come out of nowhere and grow to the size of a Buick in a matter of weeks. We used Compound W, the doctor froze it 3x's, and even looked into some voodoo mind trick to make it go away... None of this worked. It would actually get BIGGER after each freezing. 

The "Cure All" in a bottle

Now his wart was not only getting bigger, the nature of a 7 year old was to pick at it so it looked like it was getting infected.  I felt as though the time was coming to get him to a dermatologist and start the entire freezing process.... and quite frankly... I procrastinated like a mo-fo because I didn't want him to have to endure what I did. But the embarrassment of what he had going on was worth the pain I explained would come with it to him.

Someone mentioned--and by the way-- that "someone" was my mom.  Just know that she will disown me if I don't give her credit-- but anyways, "someone" mentioned using Tea Tree Oil and I thought it was at least worth a shot.  We were to the point of going to a dermatologist and start a freezing process that will take weeks and cause lots of pain...  

I'm sure some of you already know the benefits of Tea Tree Oil, but I have recently found out, first hand, how amazing this stuff is! So, we had a whole little process going on and no lie.....  His wart went from the point of naming it and accepting Little Wartie as part of the family to non-existent in a matter of weeks. 

Here is what we tried and WORKED!!!!

2/14/13

1. We only treat it at night.  Each night, he gets in the bath, soaks it and cleans it right along with the rest of his funky 7 year old body-- this helps to soften it up and allow the oil to really soak in.
2. Before he even had time to get his skivvies on, we would douse it in hydrogen peroxide.  Even though it was "clean" his grungy little fingers were all up IN that thing making it red, swollen and a bit infected.
3. We doused the hell out of it with Tea Tree Oil.  Now, you have to be a bit careful with this because you do want the band aid to stick.  I was putting it directly on the band aid pad sometimes but he said it got too slippery and the band aid would not stay on.  Truth is-- I had some cheap-ass band aids and once we got some better ones, that puppy was NOT coming off.
4. Then------ we let it sit. 
5. At bath time, band aid off and process repeated for one more day.
6. Take the next day off
7. Watched the POS disappear before our EYES in a matter of two months.

2/27/13 almost completely gone!

I can't believe how easy it has been and I felt you MUST know! The poor kid has been super embarrassed about the thing even being there and can see that he is much happier since it has gone---although he won't be able to use it as a gross out/torture device for his sister anymore.. "I'm gonna put my wart on you if you don't stop it!!!"  Kids..... Can't get them to be comfortable with their warts yet can't get them to stop rubbing it all over their siblings as their own form of gross, but somehow fun, defense.





Anyways.. Peeps-- this is a cheap, painless way to rid yourself of quite a few things.. Here is a list of just a few other things that it can be used for besides warts...

• Athlete's foot
• Fungus infections of the nail
• Mild to moderate acne (I needed this in high school!!)
• Cold sores
• Yeast infections in the mouth and throat (also known as thrush and not to be swallowed)
• Bacterial Vaginal Infections
• Ear Infections
• Lice (No more expensive treatments)
• Scabies
• Ringworm
• Infection prevention in cuts, abrasions, burns, insect bites, stings and boils
• Bad Breath (although not to be swallowed and mixed with baking soda)
• Body Odor (May carry this around for a few peeps that offend noses often)
• Colds
• Dandruff
• Dry Skin
• Fleas (bites and kicking those things to the curb!)
• Hair Care
• Humidifier
• Removing Leeches (dear God don't let me ever have to use it for this!!)
• Mustiness and Mold
• Poison Ivy
• Sunburns
• A "head in tact" tick removal

I'm sure there is more than that and I would ALWAYS research it before you use it for any of the above reasons.... But man.....Save yourself some money, time and pain and check out Tea Tree Oil first! 

My happy, wart-free, camper!

GO NATURAL REMEDIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mama's Single and Ready-- Well Preparing-- To Mingle!

Dating-- What does that even mean after kids?  As a single mom I always wonder -- how do you really "date" a guy?  There are so many things you have to bring into the equation that it can get a little scary as to why you would even attempt such a thing.

Being a single mom-- eventually you get to where you feel like Carol Burnett in Annie as she's dancing around singing, "Little shoes, little feet, everything around me is... little." ...Minus the tub of vodka-- although I'm working on that one.  You walk around with house shoes and hair wraps bossing around your minions and hoping you wake up without a doll arm sticking you in the ass the next day.  

But, none the less--I've been divorced for almost 7 years, have had one "serious" boyfriend for about 6 months about 5 years ago and I've made the decision that it is time to start dating and open my mind to the possibilities before I shrivel up and I realize my singles search starts to  include the local rest home.  I just turned 36... Not that I feel like I've got one foot in the grave at all but it may be time to start giving it a little looksy...

So, how do I do this?  How do I start looking for someone who will fit into my equation?  How will I know if he is right for me and my kiddos??

Well, first off, I think of this as car shopping.. You do NOT have to buy the first one you see.  Get out there, shop around and learn what is important to you in a partner as you date all the wrong ones.. Those are the ones who REALLY teach you want it is you want as you discover exactly what it is you don't want..

Of course, dating after you have children is a whole new bowl of fruit loops.  When I used to think that I needed a low cut shirt and a short skirt to attract a man, now I'd rather have him attracted to my intellect (what little there seems to be these days after the kids suck the life out of me daily) and my charm (which is, well.... super charming if you ask moi but needs to grow on some of you)  

Also......Little Disclaimer here--- I know it is obvious I have put out in the past-- I have 2 kids.. Of course I've "done tha deed"... But that does NOT mean I put out for everyone I'm on a date with... I do have some sense of morals although some would beg to differ.