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According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 70 million Americans report they have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep every night. Have we become a nat... Read more


How About Those New Year's Resolutions?

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By Mary Jane Horton Last January, Diana Ennen made a New Year's resolution to get in shape. She started off with a bang: "I was on fire," says the writer and publicis... Read more


Best Stress Busters

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By Stacey Colino
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Date Your Mate: Ten Ideas That Work for New Moms



by Arlene Pellicane


Although the advice here is aimed at new mothers, it works for moms of all ages and stages!


When baby makes three, someone is often left out. Can you guess who? Where does the new father, former star of his home, fit into this new world of round the clock feedings, diapers, and laundry?

Mothers can be very baby centered and for good reason. After all, when God creates little babies, He makes them irresistible, maybe so mothers will endure the rigors of taking care of them.

Yet even during the first months of life with baby, it's impo ... Continue reading Date Your Mate: Ten Ideas That Work for New Moms .


Homemade Honey Beauty Recipes




by Sander Bel


This sweet, sticky substance is made by Honeybees from various types of flower nectar. Honey has the natural ability to attract and retain moisture Honey can be a great beauty product, especially when used for a facial mask. It is used in cosmetics for its emollient properties as well as for coloring and flavoring. Honey's natural antioxidant properties help to protect the skin from the damage of the sun's rays and also help support the skin's ability to rejuvenate should damage occur. Cleopatra was famous for her milk and honey baths, and Poppea, wife of Roman Emperor Nero, used a h ... Continue reading Homemade Honey Beauty Recipes.


10 Simple Tips To Keep The Flame Alive In Your Marriage


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by Angela Tay


This is for all husbands and wives!


1) Spend some time to have quality conversations with each other everyday.


2) Every week, take some time off to go out on a date just like your courting days. You can go for a movie, take a walk at the beach or dine at your favorite food haunts.


3) Surprise each other with love SMS messages at any time of the work day. Keep it short and sweet. It shows that your other half is in your thoughts even when you are apart.


4) If your other half has a tough day at work, lend him a listening ear ... Continue reading 10 Simple Tips To Keep The Flame Alive In Your Marriage.


Protect Your Privacy on Social Networks



By Elizabeth Wasserman


Social networks are not just for teenagers anymore. The popular web sites that let you connect with people who have shared interests or activities, are now helping adults like Sheilah Etheridge turn up business leads from her home-based accounting and consulting firm in Anchorage, Alaska. But Etheridge will only use select social networking sites because she worries about the privacy of her personal information.


"Everything we post on the web is obviously out there for all the world to see and it's out there for eternity," says Etheridge, a 50-year-old m ... Continue reading Protect Your Privacy on Social Networks.


Save Money on Cooling Costs this Summer



With gas prices at all time highs, energy costs are on consumers' minds, and the last thing you want to do is spend more than you need to cool your home this summer. Maximize your energy savings by replacing your old room air conditioner with a new energy efficient model.


Before buying a new unit, consider two important factors -- cooling capacity and efficiency. Many people size air conditioners incorrectly, purchasing an air conditioner with more cooling capacity than needed.  More is not necessarily better in this case: A unit with too much capacity may cool a room so quickly that it won't run long enough ... Continue reading Save Money on Cooling Costs this Summer.


Feisty Fashion Girl: Thoughts on Style, Shopping & Clothes


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by Josi Wert Javinsky


Hey Guys! Welcome to the first installment of Feisty Fashion Girl. I'm a girl who has always loved fashion but has held fast to my own strong opinions at the same time. My philosophy is DO NOT be a slave to fashion but use it to your advantage! Fashion can be overwhelming - almost to the point where you think " Why Even Try " but I'm here
to break it down for you, take out the scary parts & help you look like you "get it" but aren't a total victim to fads. It's all about making fashion work for your body & your lifestyle.


In lieu of a 340-page hilarious y ... Continue reading Feisty Fashion Girl: Thoughts on Style, Shopping & Clothes.


Homemade Beauty Recipes and Remedies


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by Sander Bel


Making your own homemade beauty products is much easier than you'd think. The recipes that you find on this site are easy to follow along and use mostly common household products.


Aphrodite Apple Mask - 1 T Applesauce, 1 T Wheat Germ Puree apple in a blender or add applesauce to a small bowl. Mix in the wheat germ to form a paste. Apply to washed, scrubbed, and steamed face. Allow mask to set for 10-15 minutes. Tone then moisturize.

Grape Cleanser Recipe - Grape juice makes an excellent cleanser for any skin type. Simply ... Continue reading Homemade Beauty Recipes and Remedies .






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