July 2008 Archives
Easy Sweet Treats for Your Next Summer Gathering
Summer is the perfect time to bring fun, family and friends together. Whether it's for a neighborhood pool party, backyard barbecue or brunch on the patio, people gather to experience the food and flavors of the season. The right refreshing dessert is sure to impress your guests and end your summer soiree on a deliciously high note.
Here are some simple and sweet ideas you can use to add pizzazz to your next summer gathering:
* Add a Healthy Twist with Fruit Kabobs
One of the best parts of summer, besides the warm weather and sunshine, is the flavorful fruit that fills grocery s
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Top Ten Tips For Finding and Keeping a Great Babysitter
By Beth Howland
One of the very hardest tasks many parents face is finding a babysitter who is responsible, dependable and one who your children adore. Here are the top ten tips for finding this great babysitter and keeping the sitter coming back happy.
1. Get Recommendations from Friends
Whether you are looking for a full-time in-home provider or a sitter for an occasional night on the town, start by asking your friends, coworkers, and neighbors for recommendations.
2. Community Resources
Find out where local babysitting class
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Aerobics in Disguise
By Wendy Korn Heppt
After her landmark 45th birthday, Mary Zorcik went on a fitness kick to get in shape. "I tried a step class but couldn't follow it," says the North Carolina teacher. Then "I joined a power walking group, but I lagged way behind. Finally I joined a local gym, but I felt way too self-conscious. I decided to give up on aerobics for good. But now [a year later] I feel so out of shape I'm starting to regret it."
Mary's story is not unique. Studies show that half of all adults who begin a new exercise program quit. So how do you get in shape if you hate aerobics and consider "
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A Little Planning Can Make for the Most Memorable Family Gatherings
Many families will be gathering this summer to share traditions and make new memories. More than seven out of 10 people agree that the best way to continue their family's traditions is through gatherings and celebrations, according to a new survey by Kelton Research. With each passing year, however, 68 percent of Americans admit reuniting with family is becoming harder. To ensure that your family continues to build lasting memories, a little early planning goes a long way.
Whether you're preparing for a large reunion for family members around the world, or an intimate gathering for those nearby, follow these helpfu
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Red Carpet Tips for Fresh Fall Style
As the leaves change their colors this fall, many people find it is a great time to also change their style. The fall season brings new fashion and a chance for women to peruse style magazines and hit the shops to revive their look. Stylist-to-the-stars Britt Bardo brings good news for this fall's style seekers -- looking your best does not have to take a lot of time or money.
Prepping celebrities for red carpet appearances and eleventh-hour events is a daily task for Bardo whose clients include Hollywood A-listers, Jessica Simpson, Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez. While she spends much of her time preparing stars for im
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The Benefits Of Growing Up With Pets
A pet can be more than a warm, furry or feathered friend that greets you when you return home. Growing up with pets can be good for a child's health and development.
Research has shown that interacting with pets can contribute to a child's self-esteem and self-confidence. A positive relationship with a pet can help a child learn about responsibility and develop compassion. Children who own pets tend to have more empathy, be more cooperative and be more likely to share. Most children view pets as special friends and may unburden secrets and cares to pets by talking to them.
Pet ownership has been associated with
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Chocolate May Help Curb Preeclampsia During Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, you have to contend with 9 months' worth of do's and don'ts. But a new study may offer some welcome news about one guilty pleasure that moms-to-be might not have to feel guilty about -- indulging in an occasional chocolate.
Considering that a slew of studies in recent years have heralded the potential health benefits of the mouth-watering confection, researchers aimed to find out if chocolate can help pregnant women fend off the high-risk condition preeclampsia (which develops in late pregnancy and is characterized by a sudden rise in blood pressure and excessive weight gain, with fluid retention
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Solutions for Today's Top Five Internet Dangers for Teens
By Michelle Hainer
It's hard to imagine what life was like before the Internet, when your social network included people you'd actually met in person, and the only mail you received came by postal carrier. Yes, the web has made it easier than ever to communicate, but with that ease come unwanted threats. And kids are the most vulnerable.
"You can't limit your kids from using the Internet, because these days it's a part of their natural development," says Kevin McDonald, who sits on the board of WebWiseKids, a web site that uses games to help teach kids about Internet dangers. "What you can d
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Dehydration
Under normal conditions, we all lose some body water every day in our sweat, tears, urine, and stool. Water also evaporates from our skin and leaves the body as vapor when we breathe. We usually replace this body fluid and the salts it contains with the water and salts in our regular diet.
Sometimes, however, kids lose abnormally large amounts of water and salts through fever (more water evaporates from the body when body temperature is increased), diarrhea, vomiting, or long periods of exercise with excessive sweating. Some illnesses might also prevent them from taking fluids by mouth. If they're unable to adequately replac
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Take the Train to Minnehaha Falls For a Fun Local Trip
by Stephany Wiestling
Take the light rail (LRT) from Mall of America or downtown Minneapolis to Minnehaha Falls for a fun couple of hours in a gorgeous and historic park.
I checked the website and found some helpful tidbits. The fare is $1.50 for adults, $.50 for kids ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. You pay before getting on the train at an ATM-looking kiosk on the platform. And yes, it takes plastic, so you don't need to worry about exact change.
Get off at the 50th street / Minnehaha Park Station. The park is acros
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