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By Jamie JeffersonJan 29, 20101 topic

Cold Weather Running: 5 Tips to Excuse-Proof Your Workout

Even if you're an experienced runner, you may find running in cold weather a challenge. Here are some tips for dealing with exposure to the elements. 1. Stay in if it's below zero. The first thing you need to pay attention to when planning your winter runs is the temperature and wind chill. Even mild cold temperatures can be made worse with wind chill. Take note of the relative temperature on the news before you go running, or look it up online. If the temperature is below ze

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Jamie JeffersonNov 6, 20091 topic

Which Diet Plan is for Me? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

Dieting can sure be a pain. But you can make it easier on yourself by finding a weight loss program that is perfectly suited to your unique situation and tastes. Here are five questions to ask yourself to help you find the diet that's best for you. 1. Do you feel like you have too much to do to plan your meals? If so, then a pre-packaged weight loss plan may be right for you. You can get pre-packaged meals at the store in the frozen section, or join a diet club that offers pr

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonDec 29, 20091 topic

Eating Slowly: 5 Tips for Slowing Down and Savoring Your Food

Do you tend to rush through meals and get to the end without realizing what you've eaten? Eating on the run seems to be the norm these days, but there are many reasons to slow down and enjoy your meals. When you eat slowly, you can keep better track of what you are putting in your mouth. You'll be able to feel fuller with less because you will give your body time to adjust to the food that you're eating. You'll also encourage proper digestion, which can reduce acid reflux and

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonOct 27, 20081 topic

Entertaining On A Budget: Simple Tips For A Memorable And Inexpensive Evening

Everyone likes to get together with a group of friends, but these days going out to a restaurant together can be pricey. If you're trying to save money and your friends are trying to do the same, try entertaining in your home. nnYou don't have to spend a whole lot to have a fun evening in. The next time you want to have some friends over, try out a few of these ideas. You won't spend a whole lot, and the memories you'll make together will be well worth it.nnBefore you decide

Primary topic: Friendship & Loneliness

Friendship & Loneliness

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By Jamie JeffersonApr 23, 20101 topic

Keeping a Diet Diary

Documenting the weight loss process through a diet diary or journal can really help you to know what's working (and what's not). And it can help keep you motivated and successful. Here's what you need to know. A diet journal isn't just a place to write down what you eat, how much water you consume, and the number of fruit and vegetable servings you eat (though you do want to use your journal to record each of these things.) A diet journal is also a place for you to freewrite

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonMay 6, 20091 topic

Making Fitness Fun: 11 Ways to Mix Up Your Exercise Routine

Getting (or staying) fit doesn't have to be a drag. Here are 11 ways to mix up your exercise routine to make it fun again. nn1. Sign up for an event. It can be a 5K or a marathon; a fun run (which you can run or walk) a bike race or a triathlon. First, set a realistic goal and then enter an event that's a few months away. Training for an event is fun and it's a great way to meet people, too, if you train for the event together. nn2. Get your family involved. If your kids are

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Jamie JeffersonNov 9, 20101 topic

10 Simple Indulgences to Help You Enjoy a Fabulous Fall

In the autumn, when the natural world is dying and when leaves decompose underfoot, something eternal and hopeful awakens in me. I wrap myself in my longest sweater, the one with the sleeves that extend past my fingertips, and I make hot cocoa, wrapping my hands around the mug and sitting on the couch with my knees tucked into my sweater while I read a novel or catch up on all the correspondence that I neglected during the busy summer months. I start cooking new recipes with

Primary topic: Work Life Balance

Work Life Balance

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By Jamie JeffersonJul 22, 20091 topic

Face Shape and Hairstyles: How to Choose the Right Cut for You

rnHave you ever had a hairstyle that made your face light up? That's what the right haircut can do for you. Because everyone's facial features are different, there aren't any completely hard-and-fast rules for what kinds of hairstyles will work best, but here are some good basic guidelines to choosing a style and cut that flatters and flaunts your natural beauty. Is your face round? For round faces, youâll want to minimize volume around your face as much as possible. Some o

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Jamie JeffersonOct 2, 20091 topic

How Do You Spend Money? (And What Does That Say About You?)

"Our money gives us insight into who we are and what is important to us, where we struggle, and what we need to work on." Lori Radun Sometimes we go along in the world, and we think we are living authentic lives. Then we wake up one day and realize that we are a little off target. We recognize that maybe we are working toward the wrong goals entirely. And if we have veered off course, it's always easier to get back on course if we can catch overselves while the necessary corr

Primary topic: Abundance

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By Jamie JeffersonOct 16, 20081 topic

Making Reading Fun For Kids: Six Tips

Inspiring your child to read is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent. With a love of reading, your child will have a critical tool for success. nnHere are six tips to help get your children to tune out the television and tune into books. nn 1. Really explore their interests. nTalk to your child's teacher about recommendations for books that would be particularly well-suited for your children and that might touch on current or future topics of classroom

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Jamie JeffersonAug 11, 20081 topic

The Potential Of Using Yoga For Weight Loss

Let's face it: a lot of people have a severe misunderstanding of yoga. For every one person who knows how effective yoga can be in maintaining a positive outlook, improving posture and digestion, staying in good health, and maintaining a high level energy just to get you through the day, there are probably a dozen skeptics who think it is all just new age baloney. nnMaybe we can't convince everybody that yoga is much more than ineffective hippie stuff, but if we can summarize

Primary topic: Yoga

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By Jamie JeffersonSep 10, 20091 topic

8 Basic Beauty Tips: Simple Ways to Let the Natural You Shine Through

Beauty trends come and go, but there are some very simple things you can be doing to look your best. These guidelines will also help keep you feeling great, and most of them take just minutes a day. Here are 8 basic beauty tips: 1. Schedule regular haircuts. Even if your hair is long, you want to keep the ends trimmed, so it looks healthy and vibrant and not scraggly and dull. If you color your hair, consider going back to a shade closer to your natural color or returning to

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Jamie JeffersonJan 18, 20101 topic

How to Stay on Your Diet During a Road Trip

If you've worked hard to lose weight, don't let your next road trip get in the way. With some planning ahead and the right attitude, you can stave off the extra pounds and still enjoy your trip. It all starts with having the right mindset. Many people think of vacations as their excuse to overeat and indulge in things they wouldn't otherwise. This can add up to more than a few extra pounds at the end of your trip. Cut yourself some slack, but don't allow yourself to stray too

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonFeb 14, 20111 topic

And Dinner is Done - 8 Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas Families on the Go

The school year is in full swing and so are the year's activities. If your family life is like mine - among ball games, play rehearsals, youth groups, homework clubs and social engagements - it's certainly not easy to find time to sit down to a relaxed family dinner. Still, we know that the busier we are, the more important it is to check in with our kids and to preserve the routine of a family dinner (at least on most nights). Here's a rundown of a few ideas, as well as my o

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jamie JeffersonJul 1, 20091 topic

Can You Lose Weight with the Flat Belly Diet? Here's What You Need to Know

The flat belly diet is a new weight loss program that is taking the nation by storm. The diet is from the makers of Prevention magazine, and it's creating quite a buzz online as people everywhere gear up for swimsuit season. Like most diets, it has big claims for its weight loss powers but what is it exactly? According to the authors, it isn't exactly a "diet" but a better way of eating that you carry on long after the 32-day diet plan. By making the right changes to your die

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonDec 17, 20081 topic

Treadmill Buying Advice: 5 Tips

Buying a treadmill is a great thing to do for your health. With your own treadmill, you can get exercise any time you want to, no matter what the weather. But a treadmill is a big investment. nnIf you plan on spending upwards of $1500 for a decent machine, you want to make sure that you choose wisely. Follow these steps to get the right treadmill for you and you'll be on your way to better health.nn1. Think about your health goals.nIf you are going to be training for a marath

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Jamie JeffersonOct 9, 20061 topic

Healthy Eating for Families: 20 Quick and Easy Dinnertime Tips

By the end of any given weekday, we have packed lunches, kissed foreheads, gone to work, driven carpool all over town, and nowâ¦now it is time to cook dinner.nHere are twenty quick and easy dinnertime tips that can also make for magical family memories.nn1. Have lots of fresh vegetables on hand. I love putting out a plate of veggies for my kids to snack on before dinner. Anything that's still on the plate at dinnertime is simply placed alongside our other choices on the dinn

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Jamie JeffersonApr 20, 20091 topic

4 Ways to Eat Less Sugar

The jury is still out on just how bad too much processed sugar is for our bodies. But we have all experienced how too much sugar provides lots of non-nutritional calories and is bad for your teeth. Not to mention, it can make your body feel hyperactive, followed by a crash, which can make you irritable and tired. nnThe World Health Organization recommends reducing our sugar intake to less than 10 percent of total caloric intake. That means that if you eat 2,000 calories each

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 11, 20091 topic

Fun Rainy Day Activities for Kids

Give these activities a try the next time you need to keep your kids indoors. They'll keep the kids happy and keep you from tearing your hair out.nnFreeze Dance. This activity is fun for all ages and really gets kids moving. Pick a favorite song or CD and then instruct your children to dance around. Fast music usually works best for this game because of the contrast between their movements and the freezing. Stop the music at intermittent times. You can either play with an eli

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jamie JeffersonJul 8, 20101 topic

Boost Your Metabolism: 3 Quick and Easy Ways to Rev Your Bodyâs Fat Burning Machine

You have probably heard that, to lose weight, you need to boost your metabolism. But what exactly is your metabolism, and how easy is it to speed it up? When your body breaks down your food into fuel and uses that fuel for energy, it is being metabolized. The efficiency and rate at which this is happening is known as your metabolism, and it contributes a great deal to how you feel, how your body operates and how tight your jeans are. Though your metabolism is influenced in pa

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonJun 24, 20081 topic

First Date Tips: How To Make A Good First Impression

Some people have absolutely no problem making a great first impression on a first date. It’s probably safe to say, however, that most of us have just enough social anxiety to make it easier to embarrass ourselves on a first date than it is to make a great impression. nnDon’t feel like a weirdo if this describes you. Plenty of people have the same problem, and it’s only natural. So for those of us not gifted with a complete lack of social anxiety, we present

Primary topic: Dating

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By Jamie JeffersonApr 2, 20091 topic

4 Anxiety Management Techniques You Can Start Using Today

Anxiety is a serious medical condition that, if left untreated, can be a long-term problem. It can affect your mental outlook and your physical health. Fortunately, there are some very simple things that you can do to reduce anxiety in your life and feel more positive.nnAnxiety can be triggered in a variety of ways. It's often triggered by stress from your work or home life. And some people are simply more prone to anxiety in their lives. They may have patterns of negative th

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Jamie JeffersonSep 8, 20091 topic

Grocery Savings: Saving Money while Eating Well

I spend a lot of money on fresh fruits and vegetables. My kids are finally to the point where they are eating all kinds of healthy, raw goodies â straight from the crisper and full of goodness: raspberries, cherries, bananas, peaches, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, and the list goes on. And that's fantastic. But it gets so expensive. Here are a few tips we've picked up that help us to spend (a little) less: Take advantage of savings cards and online coupons. You

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Jamie JeffersonOct 26, 20101 topic

How to Curb Food Cravings â 10 Tips You Can Use Today

Food cravings can sabotage your diet. Give in too often and all your hard work is for naught, but ignore them and they can grow stronger until you finally give in. While it's natural to experience cravings from time to time, it's vital to know a few tricks so you know how to curb food cravings before they destroy your dieting efforts. Here are 10 tips you can start using today. 1. Make sure your diet plan doesn't restrict you from too many foods. When you're following a healt

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonJun 25, 20091 topic

Creative Wedding Proposals: Memorable Ways to Pop the Question

Your marriage proposal is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something unique, memorable and amazing. Make your wedding proposal something that you and your friends will be talking about for years to come. Here are five creative proposal ideas: #1 â Online proposal website With so much of modern life revolving around the Internet, wedding proposal websites are becoming much more popular. These websites allow the groom to be creative, while mixing in a bit of the wow fac

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Jamie JeffersonDec 21, 20091 topic

How to Remember Names: Tips and Tricks that Work

If you have trouble remembering people's names, you can find yourself in some pretty embarrassing situations, but when you remember someone's name, you show that you regard the person as both important and memorable. There is really no one way that works for everyone in remembering people's names, so you may need to experiment with these different methods to find what works best for you. The first step is to pay very close attention when you meet someone for the first time. W

Primary topic: Business Networking

Business Networking

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By Jamie JeffersonJul 5, 20061 topic

A Weight Loss Success Formula: 12 Quick Tips

Follow these twelve simple tips to kickstart (or reinvigorate) your weight loss program. nn1. Write down your weight loss goals. Make sure each goal is realistic, and that you have included a time line. Break down larger long-term goals into monthly or weekly goals so you can stay on track without feeling overwhelmed. Itâs important to commit these goals to paper, so write them down and display your goals where you will see them each day. nn2. Each time you reach a goal, re

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonSep 5, 20081 topic

Balancing Childcare And Housework With Your Spouse: Help For Working Moms

I'm sure I don't have to tell you that being a working mom is a challenge on many levels. In addition to meeting the demands of your career, you also need to balance your obligations to your family and your home. nnOne important key to being a successful working mom is to work closely with your spouse. If both parents approach childcare and housework as a team, you will both be able to get more things done each and every week (and you'll have more fun, too). Here are some tip

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jamie JeffersonApr 3, 20121 topic

How to Reduce the Sugar in Your Diet (and Why You Should, Today)

There is great power in an idea whose time has come. I was reading a nutrition book recently about the horrors of sugar. How it can cause everything from cavities to poor complexions to weak immune systems to obese bodies. How it can make you feel hyper and jittery and then irritable and hungry (for more sugar, of course.) This is the same information I had read dozens of times before (most likely, while sipping a syrupy drink). But, for some reason, this time it stuck. It su

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Jamie JeffersonAug 11, 20091 topic

Kids and Creativity: Tips for Sparking Your Child's Natural Creativity

Childhood and creativity seem to go hand in hand. Many times, the best thing we can do to encourage and spark their natural creativity is to get out of their way. Here are some tips that have worked for me to help spark our children's natural sense of curiosity and creativity. 1. Have a variety of art supplies and make sure they are readily available. This doesn't have to be a big expense. Order some discount supplies online or shop around at flea markets and discount stores.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jamie JeffersonApr 20, 20101 topic

Hypnosis for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

Many who are struggling with their weight have turned to hypnosis for weight loss. During hypnosis, behavioral changes can be suggested to the subconscious, where our desires for cravings and reaction to emotions originate. While hypnosis was originally intended as a tool to be used beside cognitive behavioral therapy, it was quickly realized that it could be used to modify a wide variety of behavior issues, including smoking and weight loss. While there are not enough scient

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonJul 15, 20091 topic

Five Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Families

You know the importance of serving your family a healthy breakfast, but there's often not a lot of time in the mornings. Here are a few simple and healthy breakfast recipes that you can have on the table in just minutes and that will give your family the nutrition they need. Cereal and soy milk Soy milk is full of healthy protein. Choose a cereal that has high fiber content and is free of high fructose corn syrup. Sprinkling some organic sugar over some plain cereal is often

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Jamie JeffersonOct 30, 20081 topic

Car Travel Games: 6 Quick And Easy Ideas

Nothing makes a road trip creep along more than having a car full of bored children. If you heard “Are we there yet?” a few too many times on your last trip, here are some ideas for fun travel games. nn 1. The License Plate Game. This classic will have your children busy looking at cars and learning a little about geography at the same time. Before you head out on your trip, print out a list of all 50 states and give a copy to each of your kids. You can have them

Primary topic: Travel

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By Jamie JeffersonAug 25, 20091 topic

Travel with Toddlers: 5 Tips for Getting There without Tearing Out Your Hair

Toddlers have lots of energy. In fact, they may have more energy than their parents, if they've just had a nap and they are cooped up in an airplane or carseat for hours at a time. And once they reach their destination, a whole new set of challenges begin. So what's a parent to do? Here are five tips for keeping your toddler happy during vacations and long trips, whether on the road or through the air. 1. The most important thing when traveling with toddlers is proper prepara

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jamie JeffersonFeb 17, 20101 topic

Which Personal Trainer? How to Choose the One Who's Right for You

If you've come to the decision that you need a personal trainer to help you get to your fitness goals, you have a big decision to make. The right personal trainer can help you feel empowered and get you to the next level in your personal fitness. The wrong personal trainer can make you feel worthless, or, even worse, cause you physical injury because of their negligence. Before you start looking for a personal trainer, get clear about your fitness goals. This will help you fi

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Jamie JeffersonDec 10, 20101 topic

It's Easy Bein' Green: 16 Simple Steps to More Eco-Friendly Living

It's easier than ever to adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. With our society's growing awareness of energy and conservation issues, there has never been more information, technology, or energy-saving gadgets to help us green up our lives. What's more, the costs for these eco-friendly solutions are decreasing as more people are jumping on the green bandwagon. And because we're paying our own utility bills, our energy conservation efforts can benefit both our plan

Primary topic: Environmental and Green Living

Environmental and Green Living

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By Jamie JeffersonJan 11, 20111 topic

14 Small, Easy Changes to Help You Lose Weight

Many of us think of a weight loss program or a diet as a time of deprivation. But too often, the more we put certain foods off limits, the more we want them. When we set our goals too high, we can sometimes get discouraged right out of the gate. And when that happens, we may even find that we gain a pound or two on our "weight loss program." This time, try a gentler approach to dieting by adopting a series of small, healthful changes. Over time, they can lead to big changes o

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonJan 13, 20101 topic

Be a Savvy Shopper: How to Get Cash Back on Your Purchases

Cash back rebate programs are a great way to save money on popular items but only if you use them correctly. Retailers love these programs because they can advertise their wares at lower prices. Because many people do not take the time to send in the rebate information, retailers often get a boost in sales at regular price. Savvy shoppers not only follow directions for cash back rebates but also seek out the right kind of rebates. Here are the things to look for in a cash bac

Primary topic: Personal Finance

Personal Finance

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By Jamie JeffersonJul 12, 20111 topic

How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy â 12 Easy Tips

You have nourished and protected your baby for 9 months. Now it's time to get your body back. Here are 12 easy tips for losing weight after pregnancy. 1. Check with your doctor first. Make sure you get the all clear before you start any kind of diet and exercise program, especially if you are breastfeeding. Don't even think about trying to lose weight until you have that postpartum checkup and you talk to your doctor about the recommended rate for weight loss. You'll want to

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonMay 29, 20071 topic

How to Write Online Dating Profiles: 12 Quick Tips

1. Writing a good online dating profile utilizes many of the same skills as writing in general. To avoid becoming intimidated by the process, write like you speak. Pretend you are writing to your best friend. Then simply begin writing as quickly as you can, without taking the time to read anything over or cross anything out. Once you have filled a page or two, go back and see what kinds of sentences and phrases you would like to keep and then do the same process again. This i

Primary topic: Dating

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By Jamie JeffersonJun 11, 20091 topic

Teen Fitness: 5 Tips for Helping Busy Teens Stay Active

Kids love to romp around on the playground, but as they grow into their teenage years and their schedules get busier, lots of kids start spending more time with their computer screen or video game console than with their scooters or bicycles. nnBut teenagers can particularly benefit from the boost in energy and self-esteem that comes with staying physically active. Here are five tips for helping your kids stay active during their teenage years. nn1. Keep it low-pressure. You

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Jamie JeffersonMay 20, 20091 topic

The Joy of Dieting: Eight Ways Your Diet Can Be a Gift You Give to Yourself

The choices you make that benefit your health can also greatly benefit your mental state, your energy level, and your peace of mind. nnHere are eight great diet tips to help you see how maintaining a healthy weight and eating a nutritious diet are actually two of the best gifts you can give to yourself. nn1. The first step in seeing how all of your choices are interrelated is to keep a food diary. Record not just the food and drink that you consume, but how you felt when you

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonAug 3, 20071 topic

Healthy Fast Food: Easy Guidelines for Choosing the Best Fast Food

Fast food is quick and easy and, with all the new dollar menus, it can be an affordable option, too. But eating too much of the wrong kind of fast food can be unhealthy, with loads of saturated fat and extra calories. nnUse these simple guidelines to easily choose the healthiest choices from each fast food menu. nnSalads tend to be among the healthiest options, as long as you aren't slathering on the dressing. Some salad dressings contain just as many calories and fat grams a

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 4, 20111 topic

Teaching Toddlers â Three Essential Ways to Help Your Toddler Be More Responsible

One of a parent's biggest roles (and, at times, most important challenges) is to help instill a sense of personal responsibility in their children. Helping a child to learn that sense of responsibility is a role that will continue throughout your child's young life, and it can start in toddlerhood. Toddlerhood is the magical stage of life in which children are eager to learn new things and just as eager to help you do the things they see you doing around the house. They want

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jamie JeffersonMay 9, 20071 topic

Walking and Weight Loss: Tips for Creating Your own Walking Weight Loss Program

Of all the exercise programs, walking is perhaps the simplest and cheapest. Walking can also be one of the most effective exercise programs because walking is an exercise that many of us enjoy and will actually take time out of our busy days to do. nnWalking results in the same benefits of many other types of physical exercise: It helps strengthen the heart and lungs, improves circulation, increases your confidence, reduces the risk of certain diseases, strengthens the bones,

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 16, 20091 topic

What is a Panic Attack? Symptoms and Treatment Options

If you have ever had a true panic attack, you know why it has been described as one of life's most frightening experiences.nnPanic attacks tend to come on very suddenly and may or may not have a clearly apparent cause. The body is essentially having a flight-or-fight response, but in a situation where it would not be expected or warranted. These panic attacks can happen anywhere, from the car, to the grocery store, to the workplace. nnA panic attack can be so unnerving that,

Primary topic: Anxiety

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 20, 20071 topic

Protect Yourself When Shopping Online: What You Need to Know

Shopping online allows us to research and find just the right product at the best price, anytime of the day or night. But how do you maintain your safety and privacy in the online environment?nnHere's what you need to know to protect yourself when online shopping.n n1. Purchase only from well-established companies. nJust about anyone can get a merchant account online and ask for your credit card number. Your best bet is to do business only with reputable online merchants that

Primary topic: Personal Finance

Personal Finance

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By Jamie JeffersonJun 16, 20081 topic

Staying Focused During The Summer: Five Tips For Work-at-home Moms

Working at home is definitely an exercise in focus and discipline. After starting a work at home career, many WAHMs realize that self-control and scheduling need to become their best friends. But what happens during the summer months when the kids are out of school? nnSince your business can't take a three-month vacation, it's important to stay focused on the work you need to do and then balance that with some fun family activities. Here are five tips to help you stay focused

Primary topic: Home Business

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By Jamie JeffersonDec 19, 20081 topic

Organize Your Closet: 5 Tips You Can Use Today

Closet space is a precious commodity in most homes. Taking the time to get organized will give you more storage space, help you save time and give you a sense of accomplishment. nnWhen your closets are organized, you can find the things that you are looking for in the blink of an eye. You'll know exactly what you have in your closets and you won't make the mistake of buying something you didn't think you already had. nnBy following these tips, you'll be able to get any type o

Primary topic: Organizing and Learning How to Organize

Organizing and Learning How to Organize

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 20, 20071 topic

Safe Online Dating, is online dating safe

Online dating has hit the mainstream. People of all ages and stages are taking advantage of interpersonal tests and technology to find a match that is just right. nnBut is online dating safe? Here's what you need to know before venturing into the online dating world. nnKeep it Online For Awhile nnThe first rule is to find an online dating service that you trust, so you might want to stick to the well-known, reputable online dating services. Do some research about the website

Primary topic: Dating

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