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02/21/2011
IconUnfortunately, drinking too much isn't a habit that only adults have. When it comes to all beverages - from seemingly healthful juices to sugar-filled soda pop  - nutritionists say everyone from infants to seniors is overdosing... More >>

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02/21/2011
IconInterest rates remain at historical lows and new housing stock is priced at its lowest in the past nine years, Here are 11 indicators that provide guidelines as to when it's time to buy an investment home in a new tract development. More >>

Tags: HealthStress
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02/16/2011
IconA good two-thirds of our population is fat or obese and that also goes for our kids..  Fat and obese.  And there is more and more evidence coming out as to why.  Poor eating habits, poor activity habits, and not genetics are the underlying causes for adolescent obesity according to a new study in the American Heart Journal. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - ChildrenHealthMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParenting
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02/14/2011
IconGive the heart closest to you a special gift on Valentine's Day by treating yourself to heart healthy foods. It's been proven that exercise and eating right are two steps can be reduce your risk of heart-related illnesses and diseases. More >>

Tags: HealthHolidaysValentine's Day
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02/14/2011
IconGrilling isn't only a fun outdoor warm-weather activity - because of the way fat drips from meat while cooking in dry heat - it's been named the most healthful cooking method of all time  by most nutritionists. It would increase your health benefits to grill year round. That's where inexpensive countertop grills that are meant for indoors  come into play... More >>

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02/03/2011
10-Second Recipes: Family-Style Valentine's Day Says 'I Love You' Valentine's Day is most often celebrated as a romantic holiday for two. That's fun, but what can be even more pleasurable and unexpected is to bring your whole family into the act. When you designate your entire troop as your one true love, you provide even more love and support than usual. More >>

Tags: 10-Second RecipesBudgetHealthHolidaysRecipesStay-at-Home MomValentine's Day
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01/31/2011
Icon(I was your call of the day around 11/5/10 and you asked me what was so scary about being alone. And I realized that I used my husband to deal with all of the "scary people": handyman, mechanic, etc). Well here is my update:... More >>

Tags: AdulteryaffairHealthMarriagePersonal ResponsibilityResponse To A CallWomen's Point of View
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01/27/2011
IconEver since I heard your interview with Abby Johnson, I've been haunted. You read the opening chapter, and I froze in place. Your voice could have been that of the baby being aborted, had the precious child been given a chance to have a voice.... More >>

Tags: abortionBehaviorFamily/Relationships - ChildrengratitudeHealthParentingPersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesValues
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01/23/2011
IconIf you use a winning strategy, even if you turn your kitchen into a winter wonderland of tempting treats, you can still have plenty of time leftover to play with your family in a real snowy one outside. That's because it's nothing more than a myth that cold-weather, hearty meals - like soups, stews and casseroles  - need either long preparation or cook times... More >>

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01/17/2011
IconDoes your child dream of owning their own business and one day? If this is the case then you can nurture their entrepreneurial spirit as they grow and help them create the life of their dreams.  There are certain considerations that can give you great insight and help you decide if your child has what it takes to be an entrepreneur... More >>

Tags: CancerFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFinancesHealthParenting
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