Backpack Safety: What Are the Basic Rules?

Backpack Safety: What Are the Basic Rules?

Moms / Activities

Most kids carry backpacks to school everyday, and pediatricians, physical therapists and parents are reporting increasing numbers of schoolchildren complaining of back, neck and shoulder pain, along with tingling or numbness in their arms and hands. This is being attributed to children carrying heavy loads of schoolbooks in backpacks and…

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Signs He Has Stalker Tendencies

Signs He Has Stalker Tendencies

Love / Love Tips

Stalkers come in all shapes, sizes and sexes. They come from all walks of life. Unfortunately, what they don’t come with is warning labels. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, more than 1 million women and more than 370,000 men are victims of stalking every year. One…

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Oh No, You Mayo Not

Oh No, You Mayo Not

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

For many people, it’s hard to imagine a sandwich or burger without good, old-fashioned mayonnaise. However, there’s no denying the appeal of mustard, especially since a tablespoon of mayo will set you back at least 110 calories and 11 grams of fat. Truth be told, this popular condiment is chock-full…

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Men’s Products to Try

Men’s Products to Try

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Most women will delve into their male partner’s stash of hair and skin care when running low on their own. After all, who hasn’t grabbed that can of shaving cream or tube of gel now and again? And when we run out of razors, well…sorry, honey. However, there are some…

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What Vaccinations Are You Missing?

What Vaccinations Are You Missing?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Typically, childhood vaccinations are monitored and meticulously recorded on special sheets from the pediatrician’s office while adult vaccinations are often forgotten or overlooked by health care providers. Approximately 50,000 people die each year from diseases that could be prevented with vaccinations, 36,000 of those deaths are due to the influenza…

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Moves for Tighter Arms

Moves for Tighter Arms

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

If you’ve been yearning for sculpted and toned arms, working out on the treadmill or elliptical machine isn’t going to help you get the muscle tone you’re looking for. The best exercises for shapely and attractive arms require you to challenge several key muscle groups in the upper and lower…

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Foods That Fight Aging

Foods That Fight Aging

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

by Laurie Boris The amount of money that Americans spend in an effort to keep their faces youthful and their tummies taut – whether it’s by a plastic surgeon’s blade or by the cosmetologist’s hypodermic of Botox – could rival any line item in President Obama’s economic stimulus package. But…

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How to Roast Peppers

How to Roast Peppers

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

by Dawn Lewis Roasted peppers are a great way to bring out flavor and add unique flavors to many different dishes. Peppers, either sweet or hot, can be roasted in a variety of ways. Once they are roasted they can be added to salads, casseroles, sandwiches, and much more. Let’s…

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Simply Healthy Cereal Choices

Simply Healthy Cereal Choices

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A bowl of cereal can be a great way to start the day. However, not all cereals are created equally. Some cereals are so loaded with sugar that they are bowls of candy in disguise. The more a box of cereal resembles a box of cookies or candy, the less…

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Outdoor Fun with Bubbles

Outdoor Fun with Bubbles

Moms / Mom Tips

For many kids, summer fun just wouldn’t be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It’s cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You…

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