July 2009 Archives
Understanding Migraines
Red-hot stabbing pains...like being jabbed with an ice pick...these are just some of the ways people describe the pain of migraines.
Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, with women being afflicted three times more than men.
Migraines are a recurrent headache lasting four to 72 hours. In addition to debilitating pain, migraines can bring a host of other symptoms. A survey by the National Headache Foundation (NHF) revealed that more than 50 percent of respondents said they frequently or always experience symptoms such as nausea, neck pain, or sensitivity to lights, sounds or smells when suffe
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Tips for Get-Up-and-Go Hair!
Hair That Looks and Feels Good in Just 10 Minutes
By Mary Jo McGinnity, Fantastic Sams
If you are like most women, you spend less than 20 minutes on your hair every day. According to a recent survey by Fantastic Sams of Minnesota, approximately 40 percent of Twin Cities' women spend less than 10 minutes on their hair each day and more than 50 percent spent between 10 to 20 minutes.
Fantastic looking hair doesn't have to be a time zapper. Following are some tips and shortcuts to help you transition from messy morning hair to gorgeous daytime hair in just minutes.
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Pan-Broiling Steak: Beef 101
Pan-broiling on the stovetop is especially handy for quick and delicious steak dinners. Simply place the meat directly into a preheated nonstick skillet - that's it, nothing more! Keep the heat setting at medium to guarantee even browning.
The Featured Cut
"The flat iron steak originates from the chuck and is well-marbled and tender - holding its own against premier steaks from the rib and loin - and only surpassed in tenderness by the tenderloin at about half the cost," says Chef Dave Zino, executive director of the Culinary Center for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. "Pan-broiling sho
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Unearth a Summer of Savings at Minnesota Children's Museum!
Save $2 off general admission tickets to one of the Twin Cities' favorite family destinations. Soak up some sun on the Rooftop ArtPark and stay cool while you explore the Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog exhibit.
The return of the Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™ exhibit has unleashed a summer of fun at the Museum!
Join us daily for Playtime with Clifford™ - a chance for your child to interact with their favorite big red dog in a variety of settings including Story Time and Big Fun! Get an up close look at real therapy dogs just as friendly as Clifford during the Friday morning animal pro
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FrugalMoms Guide to Kid's Sports Equipment
by Angela Heidt
We all want our kids to be involved in sports activities, as we know that doing so will keep them healthy, happy, and out of trouble. The problem is that all this involvement costs money. Depending on the sport it can run you a few hundred dollars or more every year for the equipment for just one sport, let alone the two or three different activities that most kids want to get into. Even sports that are done through school usually require that you pay for the equipment.
The trick is finding a way to balance your child's sports and your budget. Luckily, there are many ways tha
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Surviving Your Child's Adolescence
Adolescence: "What the heck?!" (Do your kids say that all the time? Mine do.)
By Julie Burton
As I entered the parenting arena nearly 15 years ago, I began to hear all sorts of talk about colicky babies, the terrible twos, and the f-ing fours (sorry, that's what my friends called it). But I noticed that people started to clam up a bit as their kids hit the earliest stages of puberty. When I'd complain about something my toddler was doing, like wetting the bed or throwing food at the dinner table, people with older kids would respond with a little chuckle, "Oh yeah, just you wait
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Welcome a New Member Into Your Family!
This article is presented by Auntie Ruth's Animal Care & Wellness Centers
Millions of pets in search of good homes fill shelters across our country. Old and young, abandonment doesn't discriminate. Now is the time to help save some lives, though. All it takes is a gentle hand and a little patience. The sun is shining outside and you can help bring it into the heart of an animal in need. Here's how...
Summer is here and there is no better time than now to bring a new animal friend into your life. So many truly wonderful cats and dogs can be found through our local rescue groups just waiting
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Green Living: Simple Steps for Busy People
People are finally realizing that the choices they make today directly impact the lives of future generations. Consumers are beginning to make decisions based on whether or not a product is recyclable and/or biodegradable, whether it is good for their family and whether it was produced using fair trade practices. The choices we make affect our health and the health of our environment. Green living means making choices in our daily lives that improves health, our way of life and our environment.
No doubt we are a busy bunch of people. The following describes some simple steps that make a huge impact on improving the way w
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