To Lose Weight, Have Faith

To Lose Weight, Have Faith

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

In 2002, the National Center for Health Statistics under the governance of the Centers for Disease Control conducted interview surveys of 31,044 adults to discover the frequency with which these people used Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to supplement their health care. An estimated 43 percent of those surveyed said…

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Does Your Child Need a Multivitamin?

Does Your Child Need a Multivitamin?

Moms / Nutrition

Many parents think that because their children are picky eaters, they need to supply them with a multivitamin. The jury is still out on whether or not it is important to give children multivitamin supplements. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages and decide for yourself whether it is necessary in your…

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NuWave Oven

NuWave Oven

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

The NuWave oven is a counter top oven that combines the principles of convection (moving air) and infrared (heat waves) to cook food more efficiently than a traditional oven, taking 50% less time and 85% less energy. It has many uses including baking, steaming and frying. The small size and…

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Exercise in a Pill?

Exercise in a Pill?

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

by Tracey Lloyd For physical fitness results, take one capsule with food. Is this the future of exercise? No longer sweating it out at the gym but simply popping a pill? Researchers at Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found that they give mice a pill which stimulates their body…

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

In our struggling economy, with rising food prices, making healthy choices at the grocery store is a challenging, but attainable goal. Even on a tight budget you can stock your cupboards and refrigerator with fresh, nutrient-dense foods. There are a few simple tricks that will help you make nutritional, affordable…

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Home Remedies for Stinky Closets

Home Remedies for Stinky Closets

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

As you clear out beach bags, cover-ups and short sleeves to make room for hobos, pullovers and boots, you may run into some less-than-fresh odors in your closet. And what about those sweaters and cozy clothes that have been in storage for the past several months? If you’ve got some…

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Fixing Self-Tanner Goofs

Fixing Self-Tanner Goofs

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Once you find the perfect golden hue in a bottle, here are some tips to keep your self-tanner in place and looking its best. A great-looking bottle tan starts with preparation. When applied to skin that hasn’t been exfoliated, self tanner can look uneven as dead skin sloughs off. Start…

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Single Parenting: One Is Enough

Single Parenting: One Is Enough

Moms / Mom Tips

More women than ever are the sole caregiver for their children, and that’s really OK. If you’re one of the many single moms out there, then you may worry about whether or not you’re giving your children everything they need – emotionally and in other ways. Experts say not to…

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Great Labor Day Ideas

Great Labor Day Ideas

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s the first major holiday since school has been back in session – so why not make it a memorable one? We’re certain your kids are suffering from the back-to-school doldrums following their extended summer stay. The three-day weekend means you’ll have plenty of time to rejuvenate. Hopefully, you’re already…

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What to Expect in Elementary School

What to Expect in Elementary School

Moms / Mom Tips

Whether you have a child who’s entering a school environment for the first time or you have a seasoned preschooler or older child, the elementary school experience can be daunting for both child and parents. Here’s a grade-by-grade guide to what elementary school has in store for kids. Before school…

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