old wives tales

Think drinking 7UP or Sprite will cure your cold? Think again. A popular West Texas remedy is more myth than medicine — here's what actually works.

Getting a weather forecast right is tough in the lone star state but keep these things in mind and you can stay fairly on top of things.

I'm sure fully aware that we've had full moon for the past couple of nights. My kids and I have noticed it and talked about how 'cool it looked.' I mention that I need to run out and get a haircut and my boys ask why? I explained that I've been told that if you get a haircut during a full moon, your hair will grow quicker.

Our baby girl has turned a year! Another milestone with our princess and we couldn't be more excited however she's not walking yet. Not a big deal for me, but people are going crazy giving suggestions on how to get her to. lol

It's funny how now that people know I am getting closer to my due date, they start offering advice as to how to speed up the process 'if I'm ready.' lol In other words, if I want to induce labor myself apparently there are old wives tales that are said to work if I just give it a shot.

There are old wives tales and there are pregnancy old wives tales. Since we found out we were expecting, I have heard them all. And some are doozies! lol