The Best Online Jobs You Don’t Know About

The Best Online Jobs You Don’t Know About

Moms / Mom Time

Work-at-home jobs aren’t just for moms and retirees anymore. There are plenty of legitimate online jobs available as more employers hire people to fill virtual positions within their companies, both as employees and as freelance contractors.  Regardless of why you want to work from home, you’ll need motivation and the…

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When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When you see those get-fit-quick fitness products advertised on TV, what’s your first reaction? The irresistible temptation is hard to resist when big results, like a “six-pack in 30 days!” are promised. When the ads are just so believable – and when famous faces hawk them – it’s tough not…

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Have Fun at the Farmer’s Market

Have Fun at the Farmer’s Market

Moms / Mom Tips

Summer means it’s time to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies and other homegrown goodies. Take advantage of the season and make a visit to the farmer’s market fun and educational for the kids. As they have a choice in the foods they’re served, they’ll be more encouraged to get…

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A Breath of Fresh Air

A Breath of Fresh Air

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Bad breath can be really embarrassing – and expensive, if you’ve tried all the sprays, gums and mints you can find. But what really causes halitosis and how can you treat it, instead of just covering it up? Of course, spicy foods and those that contain high levels of sulfur…

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A No-Nonsense Butter Substitute

A No-Nonsense Butter Substitute

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Give yourself a pat on the back by giving up those pats of butter. One tablespoon of butter has 100 calories and 11 grams of fat (7 grams of saturated fat). There’s no reason you have to give up the great taste, however. There are plenty of butter substitutes out…

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Beauty Tips from Around the World

Beauty Tips from Around the World

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Think global when it comes to beauty. Looking outside your own culture and country may help you learn a few tips and tricks that will help speed up your regimen and make you more beautiful, inside and out. First, start from the inside. You may have heard about the diet…

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How to Launder Delicate Clothing

How to Launder Delicate Clothing

Style & Beauty / How to 101

Cashmere, silk and like materials require delicate laundering to minimize color fading and extend the life of your garments. Even if your washing machine has a gentle cycle, you can’t just toss all of your fine fabrics into the washer and dryer and expect them to come out like new….

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Is it OK to Fantasize About Someone Else?

Is it OK to Fantasize About Someone Else?

Love / Love Tips

Letting your mind drift to thoughts of someone else while you’re in the act with your partner or spouse sometimes can evoke feelings of guilt. But are sexual fantasies something to worry about? Most experts agree that it’s probably just fine – and even helpful – for you to pretend…

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