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From Single Mom to Brady Bunch: Introducing the Kids to Your New Love Interest
This is the first in our series of articles about dating and mating for single moms. You can also join the single moms discussion in our Read more
Lengthen the Life of Your Hairstyle
Tips to Extend a Salon Visit
By Mary Jo McGinnity, Fantastic Sams
Many of us don't want to forgo regular haircuts or give up coloring our ... Read more
Skin Care Secrets to Spring into the New Season
Skin care needs change with the seasons. With winter drawing to a close and warm weather on the horizon, now is the time to think about updating your skin care regime... Read more
Stress levels are high these days. Some of us have lost jobs, are afraid of losing jobs, or have close friends and family who have lost jobs. Everyone is worried about money to some degree. There's uncertainty and tension everywhere you look.
All this attention to worry might have left you giving little attention to other pursuits - like sex. But forgetting to give attention to your partner can lead to more stress, and that creates problems. If you are able to switch gears and forget worry for a bit, you can create a bit of sexual healing.
Nothing beats the flavor of a fresh-from-the-garden tomato; warmed by the sun, plucked right from the plant and eaten in the garden.
More than 43 percent of U.S. households plan to experience this and the other benefits of homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs this summer, according to a recent survey by the National Gardening Association.
Space Limited? Get Creative
The good news is you don't need much space to have an edible garden. Many gardeners grow food in containers or mixed in with their flowers, shrubs and other ornamental plantings.
If you are dreading taking off your socks and bearing your feet, or can't stand how your hair feels after you style it, you're suffering from the end-of-winter challenges that face women every year. Winter is tough on the skin, the nails and the hair, and recovering from that can be hard.
Here, then, are some tips to giving your hair, skin and feet a little respite from the ravages of winter.
Hair
First, remember that much of how your how behaves has to do with how you treat it. You can do much during the winter to keep hair healthy, like conditioning regularly and giving it a break
... Continue reading Beauty Tune-Ups in Time for Summer.
FrugalMom's Guide to Bartering and Trade
In our current economic climate, it is more important than ever that we stretch our dollar as far as possible. There will always be items that we need to buy, and by keeping an eagle eye out for good deals we can save money, and make sure we have enough to get through a tough situation. One of the ways to save on stuff your family needs is to take a page from the olden days when bartering and trade were used as currency.
Kids learn how to barter at an early age, when they trade items in their lunch box for things they like better. Trading cards, marbles and more are all used by children to get the things they want. As ad
... Continue reading FrugalMom's Guide to Bartering and Trade.
"I Have a Closet Full of Clothes But Nothing to Wear!"
The Benefits of Wardrobe Consulting
By Julie Burton
How often do you look at your clothes hanging in your closet and recite the words, "I have nothing to wear!"? Or, "I can't believe I spent $200 on THAT!" Well, according to wardrobe consultant Lisa Rubin it really does not have to be like that.
For more than 24 years, Lisa has been designing wardrobes, providing personal shopping services, performing closet analyses, and presenting corporate seminars. Her clients are geographically and professionally diverse and include leaders of Fortune 500 companies, and large
... Continue reading "I Have a Closet Full of Clothes But Nothing to Wear!" .
Take it Outside! Outdoor Fitness Ideas
by Deb McLeod
With flowers blooming and birds chirping, you might have a hankering to get outside. Moving your workout outdoors is one way to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and benefit your health all at once.
If you're a gym rat, though, or you enjoy working out in the privacy of your own home, you might not immediately think to plan a workout in the sunshine. But you don't have to do a formal workout to keep fit. There are many things you can do outdoors that back up your fitness regime and are fun in the process.
Smart Decisions During Open Enrollment Can Save You Thousands
In these tough economic times, millions of Americans are seeking new ways to reduce household spending. However, many are not taking simple steps to save money during open enrollment, which for many is the only time each year when changes can be made to their health benefits.
Changes made during open enrollment and throughout the year, like opening a flexible spending account (FSA), using mail-order prescription drug services or tapping into discounts on services like gym memberships, could help them save thousands. Unfortunately, a recent survey of insured adults revealed that three-fourths (75 percent) are not likely t
... Continue reading Smart Decisions During Open Enrollment Can Save You Thousands.
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