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- Face Shape and Hairstyles: How to Choose the Right Cut for You - by Have 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 ...
Views: 974 - Mindful Eating: Four Must-Know Tips for Eating More Mindfully - by Throw out your old notions of what you can and cannot eat. Through a process called mindful eating, you can eat what you love, enjoy it completely, and simply eat less of it because you slow down and pay attention while you are eating.
Eating mindfully is eating with awareness. So many of us ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Five Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Families - by 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 ...
Views: 878(1 vote) - Can You Lose Weight with the Flat Belly Diet? Here's What You Need to Know - by 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 ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Creative Wedding Proposals: Memorable Ways to Pop the Question - by 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 – Online proposal website
With so ...
Views: 936 - Teen Fitness: 5 Tips for Helping Busy Teens Stay Active - by 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.
But teenagers can particularly benefit from the ...
Views: 866 - Addicted to Sugar? Here's Help - by 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 the teeth. Not to mention, it can make you feel hyperactive followed by a crash, which just makes you ...
Views: 741 - Run for Your Life: Tips for Developing a Lifelong Running Program - by Running is a fantastic way to stay in shape. It's an exercise you can do anytime, anywhere (even when you are traveling). It builds cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength. And it can turn a sour mood around in 20 minutes or less.
If there is a downside to a long-term running regimen, ...
Views: 731 - Deep Breathing and Visualization: Harnessing the Power - by The real power of relaxation breathing comes when you combine deep breathing exercises with visualization exercises. As you take deep belly breaths, imagine yourself doing the things you want to do, effortlessly. Imagine yourself being the person you want to be.
Studying Ancient disciplines ...
Views: 6368 - Relaxation Breathing: How to Harness the Power and Peace of Your Breath - by Controlling your breathing has dynamic effects on your ability to calm yourself down in any situation.
When you can learn how to harness the power of your breathe to both release the tension in your body as well as to restore balance to your mind, you will have a powerful relaxation technique ...
Views: 1195 - The Joy of Dieting: Eight Ways Your Diet Can Be a Gift You Give to Yourself - by The choices you make that benefit your health can also greatly benefit your mental state, your energy level, and your peace of mind.
Here 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 ...
Views: 857 - Teaching Children to Cook: 6 Important Guidelines - by Kids of all ages love to help in the kitchen. It's a great family activity and it fosters confidence and a sense of purpose as each child contributes to family life. Plus, your kids will be learning skills that they will draw upon throughout their lives.
Here are six important guidelines to ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Making Fitness Fun: 11 Ways to Mix Up Your Exercise Routine - by 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.
1. 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 ...
Views: 986 - 8 Great Online Tools to Help You Get Fit - by Sure, you'll have to do the sweating yourself, but the Internet has a huge variety of tools and resources that can help you to get and stay fit.
Here are some ways to use the power of the Internet to achieve your fitness goals:
1. Find a group of people who are training for an event. ...
Views: 747 - What if Someone Reads My Journal? Tips for Keeping Your Diary Private - by There is a profound vulnerability that comes with putting your deepest feelings in black and white.
Here are some ways that people who keep personal journals and diaries have handled the issue of privacy. See if you can combine these ideas in a way that makes you feel comfortable keeping your ...
Views: 2533(1 vote) - How to Run Faster: 7 Tips - by When I first got my GPS device, I loved how it detailed exactly how fast I ran, for how long, and how much elevation I gained. I loved its charts and graphs that I could download to my computer to analyze my workout. But what didn't I love? The proof, right there in black and white, that what I ...
Views: 727 - 4 Ways to Eat Less Sugar - by 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 ...
Views: 934 - Helping Kids Care for the Earth: Ideas for Earth Day and Beyond - by Earth Day is April 22, and while it's important to get involved on this day, there are things we can do as families that will make a huge impact throughout the year.
It starts with helping our kids to celebrate the world in which we live, and it continues with helping them to love it so much ...
Views: 1022 - Internet Safety for Kids: 10 Guidelines to Help You Protect Your Children Online - by Many kids these days are technically savvy, and their abilities on a keyboard often develop more quickly than their ability to recognize a potential threat. A young person's innocence and natural sense of trust can put her into dangerous situations, especially online, where everyone is ...
Views: 651 - Your Easy Guide to Portion Size: Lose Weight by Eating Proper Portions - by You may know the calorie count (per portion) of every food in your cupboard, but if you don't know the correct portion size, you may still be consuming way more calories than you think.
Here are some visual cues and helpful tips to help you dish up the proper portion sizes for you and your ...
Views: 1078 - 10 Quick Stress Reduction Tips: Things You Can Do Right Now - by Feeling stressed? Here are ten things that you can do right now to help you relieve your stress.
1. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Sleep does so much to help the mind and body deal with stress. If you aren't getting enough, make it a priority to change your evening habits so that you ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - 4 Anxiety Management Techniques You Can Start Using Today - by 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.
Anxiety can be triggered ...
Views: 937 - Got Spring Fever? Here are 11 Remedies - by Are you feeling restless and cooped up after a long winter? Even if the weather isn't quite balmy yet, get out and enjoy the longer days and the intermittent sunshine. Here are 11 spring fever remedies:
1. Go for a spring hike. We love to take a backpack filled with treats to eat and a thermos ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - 6 Simple Ways to Help Your Family Eat Healthier - by If you can help your children to adopt a wholesome diet when they are young, you really help set them up for a lifetime of healthy living. Here are six simple ways to help you create healthier meals and snacks for your family.
1. Be the change. One of the most important things that you can do ...
Views: 718 - What is a Panic Attack? Symptoms and Treatment Options - by If you have ever had a true panic attack, you know why it has been described as one of life's most frightening experiences.
Panic 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 ...
Views: 779 - Fun Rainy Day Activities for Kids - by 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.
Freeze 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 ...
Views: 931 - Weight Loss Tips for Vegetarians - by If you are a vegetarian and want to lose weight, there are some simple tweaks that you can make to the basic vegetarian diet to help you shed pounds.
Vegetarian cuisine includes some of the healthiest food in the world. Salads, vegetable soups, fruits and whole grain breads are all vegetarian. ...
Views: 712 - Treadmill Workouts: Maximize Calorie Burn - by Running is a great way to burn calories and increase cardiovascular fitness. But when bad weather hits and you take a day off, it can lead to two and three and four days off, and before you know it, you can easily slip out of your running routine.
That's why many runners turn to the treadmill, ...
Views: 1094 - Organize Your Closet: 5 Tips You Can Use Today - by 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.
When your closets are organized, you can find the things that you are looking for in the blink of an eye. You'll ...
Views: 772 - Treadmill Buying Advice: 5 Tips - by 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.
If you plan on spending upwards of $1500 for a decent machine, you want to make sure that you choose ...
Views: 943 - Maintaining Your Weight Loss: 3 Tips - by It's common knowledge that most people who lose weight end up gaining it back. That's because very few people take time to maintain their weight loss. They spend a lot of time and energy on the diet and then once they reach their goal weight, they normally give up on their dieting rules and ...
Views: 693 - Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus - by Weight loss plateaus can give even the most positive dieter something to complain about. You're following your plan and exercising and then - all of a sudden - nothing works anymore! Try as hard as you might, you can't lose any more weight. It feels like your body is revolting against you. ...
Views: 649 - 4 Diet and Exercise Tips for the Holidays - by Don't let your diet derail during the holidays. Sure, you'll be surrounded by high-fat, high-calorie treats. But you can successfully navigate this season of indulgence with the help of these tips:
1. Adopt the right attitude.
One of the reasons so many people gain weight during this season is ...
Views: 1123 - Gift Ideas for a New Dad - by Becoming a father is an exciting event. Although much of the attention is on the new mother during this time, it's just as important to give some special attention to the father. You can make your new dad gift part of a baby shower gift for both parents, or you can give special attention to your ...
Views: 1605 - Work At Home Mom Tips: Entertaining Small Children When Working From Home - by Working at home with children can be a challenge. But with a little planning and some creative ideas, you can get your work done while still raising happy, healthy kids.
Here are some tips for keeping the kids entertained while you get some work done.
1. Know your limits.
Before you start ...
Views: 1031 - Car Travel Games: 6 Quick And Easy Ideas - by 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.
1. The License Plate Game. This classic will have your children busy looking at ...
Views: 878(2 votes) - 9 Cheap And Fun Date Ideas - by If you can't afford the stereotypical date of dinner out at a fancy restaurant, don't worry. There are plenty of things that you and your loved one can do on a very limited budget.
Whether you're taking out someone special, rekindling the romance with your spouse or planning a night out with ...
Views: 1041 - Entertaining On A Budget: Simple Tips For A Memorable And Inexpensive Evening - by 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.
You don't have to spend a whole lot to have a fun evening in. The ...
Views: 1012 - Making Reading Fun For Kids: Six Tips - by 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.
Here are six tips to help get your children to tune out the television and tune into books.
1. Really explore their ...
Views: 964 - Five Secrets For Staying Motivated In Your Exercise Program - by Exercise is a great way to lose weight and stay healthy. But all of those benefits won't matter at all if you aren't getting your exercise done. The most important part of exercising is sticking with your program.
We all know how easy it is to put off exercise, especially if you have a busy ...
Views: 642 - Exercise Sneak-Ins: Quick, Easy And Everyday Ways to Incorporate More Exercise Into Your Routine - by It's no secret that most of us need to get more exercise on a daily basis. But if you think that this means scheduling time at the gym and spending all of your free hours on a treadmill, think again! Here are some simple ways to incorporate more movement into your daily activities.
The first ...
Views: 580 - 4 Ways To Save Money On Dental Care - by Dental care is something that everybody needs but it's not always affordable. If you (or the members of your family) need dental care and you don't have dental insurance, there are a few things that you can do to save money. By following these tips, you can get the services you need without ...
Views: 723 - Balancing Childcare And Housework With Your Spouse: Help For Working Moms - by 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.
One important key to being a successful working mom is to work closely with your ...
Views: 913 - Negative Heel Shoes: Why You Might Want A Pair - by Everything old is new again. That old adage certainly applies when it comes to negative heel shoes. This popular trend from the 1970s is back and more popular than ever. After years of suffering wearing high heels or other elevated shoes, many people are experiencing the relaxation and ...
Views: 9076 - Keeping Your Brain Healthy While You Age: Five Tips to Help You Stay Sharp - by Recent scientific discoveries have shown that the body is not the only thing that ages as we grow old. Your brain can also experience the effects of aging, especially if you don't take steps to keep it healthy. The following five suggestions will help you stay sharp.
1. Eating for Brain ...
Views: 1581 - Clutter-free Gift Ideas: Five Gifts That Won't End Up In A Yard Sale - by No one wants to accumulate more clutter, but that's what a lot of people end up with after birthdays and holidays.
If you want to give gifts that are sure to be appreciated (and not donated in the next yard sale), consider the following five clutter-free gift ideas.
1. The most obvious type ...
Views: 699 - The Potential Of Using Yoga For Weight Loss - by 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 ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - .Start the Learning Now: Six Ideas for Helping Your Preschooler Learn - by If you have a preschool age child, you can take steps to build their skills and prepare them for their educational future. By starting simple learning activities at this age, you'll be able to enrich your child's life and help them grow on a variety of different levels.
1. The most important ...
Views: 671(1 vote) - How to Give Great Gifts: 8 Easy Tips for Birthdays and Holidays - by If you look upon gift-giving occasions with dread, you need a primer in how to be a good gift giver. Here are eight simple tips for choosing the right gift each and every time.
1. Keep a running list of gift ideas for the most important people in your life.
The most important piece of advice ...
Views: 1288 - Treadmill Workout Tips For Weight Loss - by Treadmills are great tools to maintain a consistent and challenging exercise regimen. Treadmill workouts are safe and convenient, and you can do them any time of the day and any time of the year.
The more consistently you are able to complete your exercise program, the more successful you are ...
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