Dieting by the Book

Dieting by the Book

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Experiment in the kitchen. Variety is the spice life — it’s also a great strategy for sticking to your meal plan. Trying different recipes will keep your weight-loss efforts from getting boring. And you don’t necessarily have to forsake your old favorites simply because you’re dieting. A little research and…

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Acid Reflux: Stop the Burn

Acid Reflux: Stop the Burn

Moms / Mom Tips

Most people think of acid reflux as a condition that only affects adults. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Acid reflux, also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), affects children of all ages, including newborns. Symptoms of GERD include burning in the throat, gagging or choking, sore throats,…

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Fill Up on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fill Up on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Many people are unaware of the awesome powers of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are largely found in coldwater fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines. Flax and flax oil are the most popular botanical sources of omega-3. There are other sources of omega-3 including walnuts, scallops, cauliflower,…

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Child Behavior – Dealing With Positivity!

Child Behavior – Dealing With Positivity!

Moms / Parenting

Bad behavior is often an effective way to attract attention of parents. The conflicting time will probably start at the stage during her third year: tears and tantrums often go hand in hand with being two years old. Phrasing limits in a positive way focuses on what to do, rather…

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

Diet Reviews / Other

Their goal is to enable people to take off weight sensibly. The TOPS’ creed states that the desire to change comes from within a person and the most effective way to sustain change is to provide a supporting environment. TOPS provides peer-based support to help dieters meet with other individuals…

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How Much TV Is Too Much For Kids?

How Much TV Is Too Much For Kids?

Moms / Activities

Remember the days when there was no TV? Well plenty of us don’t. Today television is the norm for all families and it’s really cut into ‘family time’ in a big way. Talk is to a minimum as everyone stares at the screen. Set up a few rules and regulations…

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Buying Jeans: How to Find the Perfect Pair

Buying Jeans: How to Find the Perfect Pair

Style & Beauty / Fashion

Jeans are a wardrobe staple for every woman. Unfortunately, jeans are also one of the most challenging pieces of clothing for which to shop. But with the right mindset and a few simple strategies in place, shopping for jeans can actually be productive and fun. Viva Variety: Allow Enough Dressing…

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Peanut Butter Diet

Peanut Butter Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

As satisfying as peanut butter is on the stomach and the soul, it is high in calories and fat. However, that doe not mean you can’t put peanut butter to good use, especially if you’re following this innovative, health-enhancing plan. You certainly will not feel deprived, according to the diet’s…

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