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By Jamie JeffersonJul 2, 20121 topic

The Summer Diet â How to Lose Weight in the Summertime

Summer can be a difficult time to lose weight. Our schedules have changed, it's too hot to work out, and the kids are home, filling our cupboards with sugary snacks and drinks. But summer can also be the ideal time to thrive in your weight loss efforts. There's never a better time of year for fresh fruits and vegetables, and it's never too cold and icy to exercise! Here are 9 tips for keeping your weight loss efforts going during the summer months. 1. Just because your kids a

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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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 JeffersonMar 30, 20121 topic

Natural Beauty Tips â 7 Easy (and Quick) Ways to Bring Out Your Natural Beauty

Do you want to look your best without looking "made up?" How about a skin care, hair and makeup routine that takes just minutes in the morning? Here are seven natural beauty tips to help your bring out your natural beauty, without spending a lot of time or money. 1. The first step is to make sure your complexion looks its best. Doing so might take a visit to the dermatologist, or simply your nearest department store counter to find the skin care products that are just right f

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 9, 20121 topic

Frugal Easter â 8 Low-Cost Ways to Celebrate

You don't have to pay a lot to fill your child's Easter basket. Here are 8 frugal family fun ideas to take your Easter celebration to a whole new level, on the cheap. 1. Skip the elaborate and expensive Easter baskets and opt for other inexpensive containers that can be repurposed after the holiday. Consider sand box buckets or toy dump trucks for boys and small decorative containers and jewelry boxes for girls. The dollar store (or the dollar aisle at Target) is a great plac

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 JeffersonJun 30, 20111 topic

The Busy Person's Diet â 7 Ways to Lose Weight, Even When Life is Crazy

You'd think that the busier you are, the less time you have to eat. So why do many of us put on weight when we get busy? Sometimes we eat unconsciously. Our minds get so busy chewing on something that we don't seem to realize that our mouths are chewing, too. Sometimes we rely too much on convenience foods or fast foods instead of the slow, nutritious food that is so good for us. But life is busy â sometimes for months and years at a time. So what's a busy dieter to do? Her

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 21, 20111 topic

Slow and Steady Weight Loss â Baby Steps to Help you Reach Your Diet and Fitness Goals

It's tempting to start a new diet and fitness regimen with a bang. But, too often, the more dramatic and sweeping the start, the sooner we fall off the weight loss wagon. Maybe we eat too few calories during the day and then can't stop the binge by dinnertime. Or our overzealous workouts result in an injury and we're couch-bound for a while. This time, try a more gradual approach. Adopt small lifestyle changes that you can live with, and see if it helps you to keep it up over

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonMar 17, 20111 topic

Get Moving Today - Essential Tips and Quotes for Exercise Motivation

Exercise isn't just important for a healthy mind and body. It's essential. We all know this. We all know that a daily dose of exercise and fresh air helps us to manage stress and to maintain a healthy weight. Experts say it helps us sleep better, keeps our hearts and lungs healthier and can even help us live longer. Yet it can be ridiculously hard, some days, to put on our workout shoes and just go. Here are a few exercise motivation tips that work for me and my most active a

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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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 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 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 JeffersonDec 30, 20101 topic

Your Marvelous Memory: 10 Easy Ways to Get Your Head in the Game and Improve your Memory

Do you ever feel like you're losing your mind? Do you ever walk into a room, and you can't remember why? Do you ever get to the store and you can't remember what you came in to buy? Do you ever wonder where you put your sunglasses, and then you find them on top of your head? Many of us have these experiences, especially when we are stressed and distracted. We can use these experiences as cues to sharpen our minds and our memory skills. Here are 10 of the best and easiest ways

Primary topic: Memory Training and Memory Improvement

Memory Training and Memory Improvement

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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 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 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 JeffersonOct 25, 20101 topic

Go on a Negativity Diet: How to Unleash the Power of Positive Thinking

It's no wonder that bad things happen in threes (or fours or fives). It's no wonder that certain slumps go on and on. It's easy to allow negativity to swallow us up. When we focus on bad things, that's what we see. But it goes beyond that: When we focus on bad things, we get more of them. We stop being on the top of our game. We stop looking for the good, positive aspects of our lives and we stop trying our best to find new, innovative solutions to our problems. We feel downh

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

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By Jamie JeffersonOct 20, 20101 topic

Your Positive Attitude: The Choice to Lead a Happier Life

Attitude is everything. It's something parents and coaches say. But is it true? While it might not be quite everything (because a positive follow-up is pretty important, too), a positive attitude is a huge key to your success and happiness in this life. That's because positive experiences beget positive experiences. The more positive actions, feelings, and moods you can generate in yourself, the better you'll feel and the more positive the attitude will be that you display to

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

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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 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 JeffersonApr 23, 20101 topic

What's Wrong with Fad Diets?

If you can lose weight from a fad diet, why not embrace it? Lots of reasons, actually. Fad diets come up from time to time, each promising fast and significant weight loss results in a short amount of time. Often, these diets focus on results over health. And that's why you might want to read the fine print â and why you might want to stay away. The Internet and the classified ads in magazines and newspapers are often ripe with weight loss ads that promise huge losses in on

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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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 JeffersonMar 24, 20101 topic

Dating Over 50: 5 Tips for Finding Love

Re-entering the dating scene at the age of 50 or older can be downright intimidating. But when you approach it with the right mindset, it can also be an exhilarating and exciting experience. It all depends on your attitude. Look at this time in your life as a new opportunity for change and growth. With these five dating tips, you can find love. Keep yourself active The biggest disservice you can do to yourself when you are dating over 50 is to sit around and wait for the perf

Primary topic: Dating

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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 JeffersonFeb 5, 20101 topic

No Money this Valentine's? 10 Ideas for an Inexpensive (but Romantic) Valentine's Day

You don't have to break the bank to show your loved one that you care this Valentine's Day. Here are 10 creative and inexpensive gift ideas: 1. Make a card â or at least include one. The key to not overspending on gifts is to include the small touches that your loved one will appreciate. Write a note with heartfelt sentiments and couple it with your gift. 2. Put a twist on the plain old box of chocolate. Unwrap the box before you present it, and, beneath each chocolate, ins

Primary topic: Love

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By Jamie JeffersonFeb 3, 20101 topic

7 Tips Successful Dieters Know

Whether you want to lose a lot of weight, or you just want to slim down and tone up for bikini season, there are a few weight loss fundamentals that every diet should start with. Here's what successful dieters know: 1. Talk to your doctor. Every diet program starts with this recommendation, but it's really more than a disclaimer. It's good advice. Get a checkup and talk to your physician about the amount of weight you want to lose as well as about any weight loss tips that sh

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonFeb 1, 20101 topic

At-Home Spa Treatments: 6 Easy, Inexpensive Beauty Recipes

With a few simple supplies and a free afternoon, you can treat yourself to something special. Here are six at-home spa treatment recipes you can make yourself. Rose Water: Rose water is a well-known toner and astringent. It costs a lot when you buy it by the bottle, but you can easily make it yourself. Firmly pack rose petals into a cup and place it in a bowl. Pour two cups of boiling water over the top and cover. Steep the roses until the liquid is cool and then strain out t

Primary topic: Retreats, Spas and Vacations

Retreats, Spas and Vacations

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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 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 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 JeffersonJan 8, 20101 topic

Breaking Free from Emotional Eating: Simple Strategies You Can Start Using Today

If you're trying to lose weight, there may be something that is holding you back. No matter how hard you try to plan and stick to a diet, emotional eating can sidetrack your best intentions. Turning to food for comfort when you are stressed, upset or tired can be a major problem. Until you deal with your emotional eating, you may never be able to lose weight. The good news is that, with a few simple techniques and some patience, you can break the cycle of emotional eating and

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonJan 6, 20101 topic

Good Conversation Starters: Questions that Get Conversations Rolling

Making conversation, or "small talk", at a party, work function or other social event can sometimes be frustrating. There is a skill and an art to speaking with people in a casual or fun way. Avoid those awkward conversational lulls with these tips and sample conversation starters. Before we get into specific questions you can ask, there are a few general guidelines you need to keep in mind when you are making conversation. First, always try to keep things casual. Donât bri

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Jamie JeffersonJan 4, 20101 topic

What to Eat Before and After a Workout

To get the most out of your workout, you'll want to fuel your body for maximum energy and stamina. And after your workout, you'll want to focus on foods that won't bring your renewed energy down. Here's what you need to know: Water is essential to your workout routine, before, after and during your exercise. It's absolutely essential that you give your body the hydration it needs. Without drinking enough water, you could end up dehydrating in the middle of your workout. Your

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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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 JeffersonDec 23, 20091 topic

Journaling Stress: How to Relieve Stress with your Daily Diary

Think of your diary or personal journal as a cheap but effective way to talk things out with someone whom you love: you! If you have ever kept a personal journal as a hobby, you may have to get used to using your journal in a slightly new way. Here's how to get started with journaling for stress relief: Unlike other forms of journaling, stress relief journaling is not so much about writing down an account of your day-to-day activities. It's a whole lot more fluid. It records,

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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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 JeffersonDec 15, 20091 topic

Cut Your Cocktail Calories: 5 Tips for Reducing the Calories in Alcoholic Drinks

If you're not careful, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages can add up to a huge amount of calories. If you're trying to lose weight (or maintain your current weight), keep the following five tips in mind. 1. The first rule to remember for low calorie drinking applies to drinking in general: Limit your alcoholic beverages. The maximum recommended amount is two per day. If you go above this, you're adding extra calories to your day as well as perhaps dealing with the proble

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonDec 9, 20091 topic

Preventing Holiday Weight Gain: 10 Quick Tips

The holiday season is prime time for weight gain. Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving feasts and all the food associated with Christmas and Hanukkah, it's no wonder that dieters dread this time of year. Keep these tips in mind while celebrating to help you avoid holiday weight gain. 1. When you attend a holiday party or encounter rich holiday food around the office, make yourself a deal. Allow yourself a small amount of the item. A good rule of thumb: take the amount you'd

Primary topic: Dieting and Weight Loss

Dieting and Weight Loss

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By Jamie JeffersonNov 17, 20091 topic

Exercise Outdoors: 5 Reasons to Take Your Workout Outside

Your exercise time each day might be an ideal time for you to get out in the sunshine, get some vitamin D and reconnect with the natural world. Here are five compelling reasons to make you think about taking your exercise outdoors. 1. Fresh air is ridiculously invigorating. These days, most of us get to choose to stay inside. We don't have to work in the hot sun or walk through snowy, windy storms to get to town. And that means we can go an awfully long time without ever goin

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Jamie JeffersonNov 9, 20091 topic

Healthy Kids' Snack Ideas: 6 Must-Pack Snacks for Moms on the Go

If you're a mom on the go, you know how tempting it can be to hit the drive-thru or the vending machine when your kids' tummies start to growl. But there are healthier and less expensive alternatives. To ward off last-minute munchies, keep a bag packed in your car or in your fridge with some of the following: 1. Healthy granola bars It is possible to find healthy, organic varieties of granola bars, but you'll have to look at the label carefully. Look for a brand with high fib

Primary topic: Parenting

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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 JeffersonOct 9, 20091 topic

Green Fundraising Ideas: Raise Money the Ecofriendly Way

If you are starting a fundraiser for your local school, church or youth activity center, you should know that, by going green, you can make a lot of money. Why continue to sell the same old disposable and ecologically dangerous items that schools have been selling for years? People are so interested in going green these days that it can really boost your sales to offer something green in your fundraising efforts. There are so many ecofriendly fundraising options out there, yo

Primary topic: Environmental and Green Living

Environmental and Green Living

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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 JeffersonSep 25, 20091 topic

Practicing Contentment: A Simple How-To for a Happier Day

"When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need.'" - The Dalai Lamarn rnI find it interesting that the Dalai Lama uses the phrase "practicing contentment" in this quote. To "practice contentment" is different than simply "being content." It seems to me that to practice contentment is to engage in an ongoing and consc

Primary topic: Gratitude

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By Jamie JeffersonSep 24, 20091 topic

How to Stay Positive in the Face of Adversity

rnJust when we feel like things are looking up, we turn on the news or check our email and we hear another bout of bad news. Between a suffering economy and killer viruses, it's easy to sink into negativity and self pity. But that's no way to live. And when you are feeling negative, you are in no position to find real solutions to your challenges. Here are essential tips for staying positive when the going get tough. 1. Take care of yourself. I know you just want to skim over

Primary topic: Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology

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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 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 JeffersonSep 1, 20091 topic

7 Free Online Dating Tips

rnAre you ready to delve into the world of online dating? Here are seven free online dating tips. 1. Find the right online dating site. You'll want to do plenty of research on a prospective online dating service before you ever fill out any personal information. My advice? Stick to the large, established and reputable online dating services. Look for a detailed privacy policy as well as a service that allow you to chat with members without exposing your identifying details. 2

Primary topic: Dating

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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 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 JeffersonJul 23, 20091 topic

4 Tips for Dealing with Working Mom's Guilt

Working mom's guilt is the biggest downside to working away from the home. As a working mom, you get lots of benefits, from feeling a sense of contribution, to retaining your identity, to supporting your family. But a feeling of guilt is inevitable, especially if your kids are very young. Here are some tips for helping you work through the rough patches: 1. Do whatever it takes to feel confident that you are making the choice that's right for you. rnIn recent years, there has

Primary topic: Parenting

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