Does anybody remember Spangles? they were hard fruity sweets in the late 70's and early 80's and also Pacers? the green and white spearmint chews? Anybody think of anything else
A blast from the past.......?
i remember spangles, they had really tangy sugery peieces in them, they were awesome. weren't ringos theose crisps that were perfectly round with lil lumps on them? think golden wonderrs made them. where the hell did golden wonders go??
Reply:i remember spangles i preferred the old english spangles to the fruit ones
Reply:Woodbine,cigs
Reply:Spangles have been going a lot longer than that. They were briefly revived in the 1970s, having died out in the 60s.
Reply:Mmmm Pacers were delicious!!
Like minty Opal Fruits : )
What about Sky Diver crisps??
or
Football Crazy crisps??
or
Farmer Giles crisps?? Shaped like farmyard animals!!
Reply:What about Fry's Chocolate Cream, Mintolas and Caramac?!
Reply:I loved Spangles. They were always in Christmas selection boxes. So tasty. They made a comeback about 6-7 years ago, but alas there was no call for them and they were taken off the shelf for the last time.
Reply:what about moondust that crackled in your mouth , black jacks
Reply:Pear drops
Pineapple squares
Pink shrimp's
Flying saucers
Black jacks
Ooooo jubles
Reply:Oooh I'd forgotten about lucky gems...they were yummy !!!
My lost love from the sweet shop of the 70's has to be nutty bars, made by Roundtrees in the brown cellophane wrapper.
Reply:No we didn´t have that in South Africa.
Reply:gosh yes i remember, tasty too, full of flavour mmm
can anyone remember jublies (spelling?) a triangular frozen orange thing that used to shoot across the floor if you squeezed the base too hard hmn never finished one yet
Reply:You can still get Ringos and Spangles.
Reply:lucky gems breakfast cereal where did they go?
Reply:at meijers there is a section with candy from "back in the day"..necco wafers,boston baked beans,and some other vintage candies..
Reply:Yeah - I remember the spearmint things - Im sure I saw them in Woolworths pick %26amp; mix not long ago!
Reply:Yes, I remember them all. Also Texan bars and Fish n Chip crisps!
Reply:i think they tried to revive them a few years ago
http://www.chocolatebuttons.co.uk/
this site has loads of the old style sweets
Friday, May 21, 2010
My wife is 19 wks pregnant and we heard pregnant women should not use some lotions.?
some of the oils that are put in lotions can be harmful to the baby. She recently bought some lotion w/eucalyptus and spearmint in it. any idea's if this is safe?
My wife is 19 wks pregnant and we heard pregnant women should not use some lotions.?
Eucalyptus and spearmint are fine.
SAFETY CAUTIONS: Peppermint
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration). Possible sensitization due to menthol. Avoid in pregnancy and lactation. Although peppermint is good for nausea, use a mint tea instead of the essential oil if you're pregnant
Wintergreen: The aroma of wintergreen is fresh, cleansing and minty. WARNING: Harmful or fatal if taken internally. One teaspoon can be fatal if ingested by a child.
Properties: Refreshing and invigorating.
Caution: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant.
Eucalyptus: This is often used in topical preparations such as liniments, as well as cold-care products, including cough drops and inhalants.
Properties: Invigorating and purifying.
Reply:I've never heard of this!! That is crazy!! I don't think it's true. I've been pregnant two times and was never told this!!! If she did want some lotion that works good I would go with Palmers butter cocoa butter formula. It helps with the strech marks.
Reply:That is crazy!!
Reply:Any oils, creams, or herbal teas that contain herbs related to the mint family, such as spearmint, parsley, sage, and thyme, should be avoided. There are web sites out there that will tell you which herbs are safe and which are not.
Reply:You will hear many myths about pregnancy, the best thing to do is ask your doctor. He/She will best answer any questions about what to use and what not to use while being pregnant. Good Luck and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
isotoner slippers
My wife is 19 wks pregnant and we heard pregnant women should not use some lotions.?
Eucalyptus and spearmint are fine.
SAFETY CAUTIONS: Peppermint
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in concentration). Possible sensitization due to menthol. Avoid in pregnancy and lactation. Although peppermint is good for nausea, use a mint tea instead of the essential oil if you're pregnant
Wintergreen: The aroma of wintergreen is fresh, cleansing and minty. WARNING: Harmful or fatal if taken internally. One teaspoon can be fatal if ingested by a child.
Properties: Refreshing and invigorating.
Caution: Dilute well, skin irritant. Avoid if pregnant.
Eucalyptus: This is often used in topical preparations such as liniments, as well as cold-care products, including cough drops and inhalants.
Properties: Invigorating and purifying.
Reply:I've never heard of this!! That is crazy!! I don't think it's true. I've been pregnant two times and was never told this!!! If she did want some lotion that works good I would go with Palmers butter cocoa butter formula. It helps with the strech marks.
Reply:That is crazy!!
Reply:Any oils, creams, or herbal teas that contain herbs related to the mint family, such as spearmint, parsley, sage, and thyme, should be avoided. There are web sites out there that will tell you which herbs are safe and which are not.
Reply:You will hear many myths about pregnancy, the best thing to do is ask your doctor. He/She will best answer any questions about what to use and what not to use while being pregnant. Good Luck and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
isotoner slippers
What is the song in the extra PEPPERMINT commercial?
Please make sure you don't give me the spearmint song!
What is the song in the extra PEPPERMINT commercial?
the song is bossman by lucky boys confusion
What is the song in the extra PEPPERMINT commercial?
the song is bossman by lucky boys confusion
Plant in rows, or pot???
Is it best to plant these herbs in rows or pots....
I would like to get as many opinions as possible
Basil
Dill
Chives
Garlic
Marjoram
Peppermint
Chocolate Mint
Orange Mint
Spearmint
Oregano
Rosemary
Thyme
Terragon
Cilantro
Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plant in rows, or pot???
This year I'm planting a herb garden too, and I'm planting them scattered around in a natural fashion, along with a bunch of flowers like cornflowers, calendula, creeping thymes and poppies to attract the insects. It's near my pond and I hope it's going to be more like a wildlife-type garden than a neat set of rows, with a winding path of stepping stones - I can't wait!
Just a thought.
If you want to plant in pots or rows remember that basil, cilantro and garlic are annuals (in most climates) but all the rest are perennials which will stay there year after year (not sure about dill). So it's best to find permanent places in your garden for the perrenials, or pots of course. And the others are right about the mint; it spreads like wildfire so either contain it in a pot or be prepared to cut it back a lot!
Another thing worth thinking about is if there's a certain herb you eat LOTS of (like if you want tons of basil for pasta sauces) then you'd get a lot more out of a row than a pot!
Good luck with your herb garden!
Reply:pots
Reply:The mints and oregano won't stay in rows. In fact, they can be down-right aggressive. So you'll definitely want to pot them.
The other plants you can do either with. In fact, you may want to put your rosemary in the ground as it is a sensitive plant- especially to dry indoor winter air.
Good luck!
Reply:All the mint should be planted in pots..its way aggressive and spreads via runners under the soil. Oregano would be better in a pot. Dill doesn't do well in pots, neither would garlic or cilantro. The rest you can plant in rows. When planting...remember that your chives will come back again next year...thicker.
Reply:Pots.Mints in separate large pots. Don't know what cilantro is.
Reply:Hello Cole,
You can plant all of these herbs and plants in rows or in a pot.
I like to plant a lot of my herbs in pots. I have planted all of those you mention in pots for many years with success.
Just be sure to buy the right size pot and a good potting mix that's especially made for herbs and veggies, available at your garden center. Fertilize every week with a diluted liquid fertlizer for herbs. Water every day. And enjoy!
Happy gardening!
Annelie
www.rose-gardening-made-easy.com
I
Reply:Plant the mint in pots. It spreads like mad. The garlic and chives I would plant in rows. The rest I would plant in hills.
Reply:Well, it really all depends on how much time you can spend to take care of your herbs and how long you want to keep them.
I'm assuming when you say "rows" that you mean to put in soil in your yard outside. By planting herbs in rows (or even arranging them randomly) in the ground, you cut down on your watering chore since pots dry out faster than the soil in the ground and require more maintenance with watering.
On the positive side for pots, if you want to plant your herb once and keep forever, then some herbs you would want to put in a pot to bring inside the house during cold weather (dependent on your zone of course). For example, I know that Mint can survive a winter freeze and grow again, but Basil cannot.
The third factor to consider is animals. If you plant in an unprotected area in your yard, animals/pets might munch on your herbs. But if you keep in pots, you can put them on a deck or area when animals can't reach them.
Hope this helps.
I would like to get as many opinions as possible
Basil
Dill
Chives
Garlic
Marjoram
Peppermint
Chocolate Mint
Orange Mint
Spearmint
Oregano
Rosemary
Thyme
Terragon
Cilantro
Thank you sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plant in rows, or pot???
This year I'm planting a herb garden too, and I'm planting them scattered around in a natural fashion, along with a bunch of flowers like cornflowers, calendula, creeping thymes and poppies to attract the insects. It's near my pond and I hope it's going to be more like a wildlife-type garden than a neat set of rows, with a winding path of stepping stones - I can't wait!
Just a thought.
If you want to plant in pots or rows remember that basil, cilantro and garlic are annuals (in most climates) but all the rest are perennials which will stay there year after year (not sure about dill). So it's best to find permanent places in your garden for the perrenials, or pots of course. And the others are right about the mint; it spreads like wildfire so either contain it in a pot or be prepared to cut it back a lot!
Another thing worth thinking about is if there's a certain herb you eat LOTS of (like if you want tons of basil for pasta sauces) then you'd get a lot more out of a row than a pot!
Good luck with your herb garden!
Reply:pots
Reply:The mints and oregano won't stay in rows. In fact, they can be down-right aggressive. So you'll definitely want to pot them.
The other plants you can do either with. In fact, you may want to put your rosemary in the ground as it is a sensitive plant- especially to dry indoor winter air.
Good luck!
Reply:All the mint should be planted in pots..its way aggressive and spreads via runners under the soil. Oregano would be better in a pot. Dill doesn't do well in pots, neither would garlic or cilantro. The rest you can plant in rows. When planting...remember that your chives will come back again next year...thicker.
Reply:Pots.Mints in separate large pots. Don't know what cilantro is.
Reply:Hello Cole,
You can plant all of these herbs and plants in rows or in a pot.
I like to plant a lot of my herbs in pots. I have planted all of those you mention in pots for many years with success.
Just be sure to buy the right size pot and a good potting mix that's especially made for herbs and veggies, available at your garden center. Fertilize every week with a diluted liquid fertlizer for herbs. Water every day. And enjoy!
Happy gardening!
Annelie
www.rose-gardening-made-easy.com
I
Reply:Plant the mint in pots. It spreads like mad. The garlic and chives I would plant in rows. The rest I would plant in hills.
Reply:Well, it really all depends on how much time you can spend to take care of your herbs and how long you want to keep them.
I'm assuming when you say "rows" that you mean to put in soil in your yard outside. By planting herbs in rows (or even arranging them randomly) in the ground, you cut down on your watering chore since pots dry out faster than the soil in the ground and require more maintenance with watering.
On the positive side for pots, if you want to plant your herb once and keep forever, then some herbs you would want to put in a pot to bring inside the house during cold weather (dependent on your zone of course). For example, I know that Mint can survive a winter freeze and grow again, but Basil cannot.
The third factor to consider is animals. If you plant in an unprotected area in your yard, animals/pets might munch on your herbs. But if you keep in pots, you can put them on a deck or area when animals can't reach them.
Hope this helps.
What is your happiest childhood memory?
Mine is a day at my Grandparent's house when I was about 4. My parents and siblings were there, as well as a bunch of cousins, aunts and uncles. Gramma was making dinner in her huge kitchen, and I sat on her stepstool and watched her direct her daughters like she was running a commercial kitchen, only with lots of love in her voice. Then I went into Grampa's library, where he was sitting by the fireplace, Dad and a couple of Uncles were all reading, and I sat on Grampas footstool and was fascinated by the newspaper he was reading...it had no pictures or cartoons, just lots of small print. It was the Wall Street Journal, and he taught me about the stock market by giving me a piece of Wrigley's Spearmint gum, and told how we have stock in Wrigley, so when we buy it, it invests in the company, etc. Then, when dinner was ready, I sat in this huge booth Grampa had made so about 20 people could eat together, and they served "Nipfla", which is our family name for German spatzle noodles.
What is your happiest childhood memory?
When I was 2, my dad took me and my brother to drop something off to our grandma. While my dad was in the house, my bro and I were playing in the car, and I got behind the wheel, slipped it into gear, and starting driving. The thing was though, that the car was parked on a hill and started coasting down backwards. My bro jumped out and ran to get my dad. I remember seeing my dad leap over the porch railing and come sprinting down the street to catch up. He threw open the door and got in and hit the brakes just before the car went across some railroad tracks.
It was the best car ride of my life!
What is your happiest childhood memory?
When I was 2, my dad took me and my brother to drop something off to our grandma. While my dad was in the house, my bro and I were playing in the car, and I got behind the wheel, slipped it into gear, and starting driving. The thing was though, that the car was parked on a hill and started coasting down backwards. My bro jumped out and ran to get my dad. I remember seeing my dad leap over the porch railing and come sprinting down the street to catch up. He threw open the door and got in and hit the brakes just before the car went across some railroad tracks.
It was the best car ride of my life!
Furniture spray to keep away cats.?
My cat loves to sit on our new couches. Is there any known brand of "cat repellent" for furniture that will not stain or damage light fabric? Interestingly, he also happens to hate the smell of mint (such as the menthanol in Vicks Vapo Rub or spearmint gum). Thank you!
Furniture spray to keep away cats.?
I have tried everything out there to repell cats on furniture. Wal-Mart sells it, Target, etc. NOTHING worked for very long. I have found a cover over the furniture is really the only thing that works.
Reply:Take a look at your furniture sprays, I am sure they can work in conjunction with a citrus or menthol-smelling spray. Good luck.
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Furniture spray to keep away cats.?
I have tried everything out there to repell cats on furniture. Wal-Mart sells it, Target, etc. NOTHING worked for very long. I have found a cover over the furniture is really the only thing that works.
Reply:Take a look at your furniture sprays, I am sure they can work in conjunction with a citrus or menthol-smelling spray. Good luck.
leather casual sandals
Ohioans......Did you hear about the toothpaste recall?
A New York company is recalling two kinds of toothpaste that may have reached the store shelves in Ohio %26amp; in 10 other states. The products in question are :
(1) Denta Pro Cavity Fighting Floride Toothpaste, Fresh Spearmint Flavor
(2) Bright Max Toothpaste
The products were made in China %26amp; may contain a chemical found in antifreeze that's toxic to the liver %26amp; kidneys.
*My source did not mention what the other 10 states are*
Ohioans......Did you hear about the toothpaste recall?
Also,
Cooldent Fluoride,
Cooldent Spearmint
and Cooldent ICE.
Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste Herbal and "Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste Maximum Cavity Protection
There is one more, but can't find the name of it.
Here in San Diego, the local news stations are checking out stores that are still selling the toothpaste, such as 99cent stores.
The FDA increased its scrutiny of toothpaste made in China because of reports of contamination in several countries, including Panama.
The agency is particularly concerned about chronic exposure to DEG .
(1) Denta Pro Cavity Fighting Floride Toothpaste, Fresh Spearmint Flavor
(2) Bright Max Toothpaste
The products were made in China %26amp; may contain a chemical found in antifreeze that's toxic to the liver %26amp; kidneys.
*My source did not mention what the other 10 states are*
Ohioans......Did you hear about the toothpaste recall?
Also,
Cooldent Fluoride,
Cooldent Spearmint
and Cooldent ICE.
Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste Herbal and "Colgate Fluoride Toothpaste Maximum Cavity Protection
There is one more, but can't find the name of it.
Here in San Diego, the local news stations are checking out stores that are still selling the toothpaste, such as 99cent stores.
The FDA increased its scrutiny of toothpaste made in China because of reports of contamination in several countries, including Panama.
The agency is particularly concerned about chronic exposure to DEG .
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