All Fruit Is Not Created Equal

All Fruit Is Not Created Equal

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

By now, it’s common knowledge that consuming five a day – vegetables and fruit, that is – can have some major bennies on your overall health and wellness. Fresh produce is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber that prevents deadly conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancer….

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Fast First Aid for Boo-Boos

Fast First Aid for Boo-Boos

Moms / Mom Tips

Oww! A scraped knee, a bad bruise, bug bite, splinter or other minor injury can send a child into hysterics. But moms can take quick action to stem the tears and reduce scarring by taking the right measures fast. For the inevitable cuts and scrapes, hold a clean cloth or…

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Breathe Easy: Home Remedies For Kids’ Colds

Breathe Easy: Home Remedies For Kids’ Colds

Moms / Mom Tips

There’s nothing worse than nursing a sick child back to health. Most parents feeling completely helpless as their little ones cough, sneeze, vomit and wheeze. That’s when it’s time to call in the cavalry – and by cavalry we mean those home remedies that many moms swear by. Although these…

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Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Feast on These Dinnertime Rituals

Moms / Mom Tips

If you can’t stand the heat, get some help in the kitchen. When it comes to the dinner rush, it feels like there’s so much to do in so little time. So why not recruit some help? Your children are the perfect assistants. From prepping the food to setting the…

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How to Caramelize Onions

How to Caramelize Onions

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

by Lerrina Collins What can turn a spicy, smelly vegetable into a sweet, flavor-enhanced delight? Caramelizing! At least when it comes to onions. While some people enjoy onions any way they can get them, most have learned cooking, particularly grilling or sauteing, changes the onion’s chemical makeup, diminishing its strong…

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Nail Care Tips

Nail Care Tips

Style & Beauty / Beauty

Nail Care Tips: The Dos DO drink plenty of water each day. It’s good for your general health and a well hydrated body contributes to healthy nails. Cracked nails may indicate the need for greater fluid intake. DO apply varnish remover before applying nail polish. This removes any grease on…

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4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Give Thanks

4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Give Thanks

Moms / Mom Tips

With the holidays winding down and the kids still on Christmas break, there’s no time like the present to get your children to work on those ever-important thank you notes. Far too many parents don’t appreciate the true value of having their kids write out thank-you cards to generous friends…

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The Best Erotic Reads

The Best Erotic Reads

Love / Love Tips

Lately, there’s one book that’s on the tip of everyone’s tongue – 50 Shades of Grey. E.L. James has made herself a household name by hastily scribbling a paltry S&M tale…and its subsequent two novels. But if Grey didn’t float your boat, then what other erotica might a lady pick…

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