Curiosity Killed the Kid?

Curiosity Killed the Kid?

Moms / Mom Tips

Touching, tasting, smelling – they’re all ways in which small children learn about their environments. But it can also get them into trouble. Inevitably during the course of growing up, kids will make the mistake of swallowing, inhaling or sticking into pretty much any orifice some sort of item in…

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How Much Does a New Baby Cost?

How Much Does a New Baby Cost?

Moms / Mom Tips

Many potential parents feel they’re ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child, but the majority of new parents vastly underestimate the real costs associated with bringing up baby. A Redbook survey says up to 41 percent of new parents believed that in hindsight, they weren’t as financially…

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Take Yourself on a Date

Take Yourself on a Date

Love / Relationships

Whether you are single or married we all need the occasional night to ourselves. Some of you may be thinking “A night to myself — what is that?” We often have those nights where we are home zoning out watching TV, eating and feeling bored. We don’t need more of…

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Your Guide to Proper Pants Lengths

Your Guide to Proper Pants Lengths

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Pant legs can be a real drag, especially when you’re trying to perfect the proper length. Go too long and you look like you’re drowning in cloth. On the flip side, there’s no bigger fashion faux paus than donning those highwaters so short you look as if you’re preparing for…

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The Cabbage Soup Diet

The Cabbage Soup Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

The Cabbage Soup Recipe can be prepared like so: 6 large green onion2 green peppers1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole)3 carrots1 10 oz. container of mushrooms1 bunch of celeryhalf a head of cabbage 1 package Lipton soup mix 1 or 2 cubes of bouillon (optional)1 48 ounces…

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10 Nutrients Women Need

10 Nutrients Women Need

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

For years, vitamins and other supplements were viewed as a “one size fits all.” However, many recent studies have differentiated between men and women and have discovered supplements that are especially beneficial for women. Here are the top 10 nutrients for women: Folic acid or folate Folate, or synthetic folic…

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Is the Freshman 15 a Myth?

Is the Freshman 15 a Myth?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Among the perils of a new school and entirely new environment lies the myth – or is it? – of the Freshman 15, those 15 or more extra pounds gained during the freshman year. Many factors cause weight gain in college – heavy drinking, all-you-can-eat dining plans, late-night binges, no…

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Salon Savvy: How to Give Yourself a Pedicure

Salon Savvy: How to Give Yourself a Pedicure

Style & Beauty / Beauty

Warm weather and sandal season mean your toes need to be in tip-top shape. Whether you’ve been neglecting your feet or just want to give them a little extra pampering, there is good news: You can give yourself a salon-quality pedicure without having to break the bank paying salon-worthy prices….

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