How to Know When to Get an Eye Exam

How to Know When to Get an Eye Exam

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

I spy with my little eye one regular exam that many people overlook. We’re talking about knowing when to get an eye exam. Regular eye exams are an important part of optometric health.  It’s important to obtain routine eye exams, per the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) guidelines, to evaluate your…

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Buddy Up For Dieting Success

Buddy Up For Dieting Success

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

Having a partner when you are dieting and exercising is not only enjoyable, but also will increase your chances for success. Each person provides positive reinforcement to the other. When one is down, the other provides inspiration and words of encouragement. In addition to the positive reinforcement, a spirit of…

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Pantry Raid: Clean Out The Crap

Pantry Raid: Clean Out The Crap

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s time for a little spring cleaning, and by cleaning we mean unloading all of the unhealthy foods taking up space in your pantry and cabinets. Upon first glance, there are probably plenty of foods that have no place in your pantry. Maybe they’ve expired. Maybe they never had a…

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Hidden Sugars: Where to Look

Hidden Sugars: Where to Look

Moms / Nutrition

Do you know how much sugar you consume daily? Obviously, there are candies and baked goods, alcohol and sodas. But do you know the other names that sugar goes by? Listed below are a few of the more “covert” names by which the sweet stuff may go: Barley malt Buttered…

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Women’s Lib: Pop the Question to Him

Women’s Lib: Pop the Question to Him

Love / Love Tips

A woman proposing to her man isn’t just a phenomenon we see on shows like Friends and Sex and the City anymore. Close to 10 percent of proposals are from women to men, and most guys are receptive to a woman’s proposal, according to iVillage. So should you propose to…

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Dr. Kushner’s Personality Type Diet

Dr. Kushner’s Personality Type Diet

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

It is your mind that matters pretty much. Dr. Robert Kushner says that the reason most humans fail to lose weight is because they focus on the food rather than the real problem at hand. It’is important to study your patterns and your habits to keep history from repeating itself….

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Procrastination: Stop the Madness

Procrastination: Stop the Madness

Moms / Mom Tips

Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? We’re talking about procrastination. It’s a hard habit you want to break your child of before it ever begins. Waiting until the last minute can make a stressful situation even more harrowing. How many times have you burned the midnight…

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Cut Out the Caffeine

Cut Out the Caffeine

Moms / Mom Tips

Do you struggle with getting your children to wind down? Well, caffeine could be the culprit that’s keeping your child wired. Although the United States hasn’t issued recommendations on how much caffeine kids should consume, health officials in Canada recommend the children of preschool age do not exceed 45 milligrams…

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Chill Out with the Cool-It Caddy

Chill Out with the Cool-It Caddy

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

The temperatures might be dropping, but that doesn’t mean the Cool-It Caddy still isn’t a hot gift item this holiday season. When you are looking for something for the someone who almost has it all, think Cool-It Caddy. This great gift is ideal for anyone who has ever left her…

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