Old-School Beauty Aids

Old-School Beauty Aids

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Before the days of Photoshop, spray tans and hair extensions, ladies had to get gorgeous with whatever they had on hand. And that usually meant finding a multitasking product that had some other purpose in mind when it was created. We can still take the simple beauty lessons of yesteryear…

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Prepping & Cleaning Fruits and Veggies

Prepping & Cleaning Fruits and Veggies

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

If your diet includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, you are on the road to good health. If you have a hectic schedule-and who doesn’t?-you may be tempted to cut corners when preparing foods. You also may not always remember that “fresh” or “organic” doesn’t necessarily equal “clean.”…

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Lessons from the Kitchen

Lessons from the Kitchen

Moms / Mom Tips

You may think of the kitchen as mom’s domain, but letting kids get a feel for the process of creating a meal teaches them more than how much work it really takes. When you let your kids help select foods at the grocery store, you teach them about nutrition. Discuss…

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Debbie Meyer Green Bags

Debbie Meyer Green Bags

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

Should you go green? That is the question. We’re not talking about a quest for conservation. We’re talking about the heavily-hyped Debbie Meyer Green Bags that are supposed to increase the longevity of fruits and vegetables. So do they really work? We put these bags to the test. My husband…

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Slow and Steady Wins the Diet Race

Slow and Steady Wins the Diet Race

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Don’t rush through the very best part of eating: tasting the flavors and enjoying the textures. It may sound simple, but chewing your food slowly and savoring every bite also helps you eat less. Many of us take just 10 minutes or less to wolf down a meal. It takes…

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Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves

Moms / Parenting

If you haven’t taken a peek into your medicine cabinet lately, it might be time to take a look. Every home should have basic supplies to help with minor accidents or middle-of-the-night illnesses. A medicine cabinet should also have important phone numbers taped inside of the door to call in…

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