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It can happen to the best of us!85

Locked Out - Get Back in Your House or Car

We had just moved into our new home. My husband left for work, and I was home with our two boys, ages 4 and 1 1/2 at the time. After changing a smelly diaper, I took it out to the garage to dump it in the...

21 comments    advice family how to
The iconic image of the Golden Arches78

The McTruth About McDonalds

We all know that obesity is a (*ahem*) growing problem in the western civilized world, and it is easy to blame a number of factors on this serious health crisis. Not enough time to fix healthy meals, long...

40 comments    food obesity fast food
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Having a Heart for Low-Fat Foods

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Over 12.5 million Americans are believed to suffer from this ailment, and more than 500,000 die each year as a result. Many people, like...

19 comments    food diet recipes
My love and my vice79

Beating Alcohol Abuse: 101 Days to Sobriety

Do you or a loved one have a drinking problem? Will you admit it? Perhaps you do not know how to define what such a problem is. No, it does not mean that you are hiding bottles all over the house, or...

11 comments    alcohol wine beer
Save Money Every Day86

6 Ways to Save Money Every Day

Before the current recession, you might not believe me that you can Save Money Every Day. Regardless of what the economy is doing, don't you want to have more money in your pocket every month? Of course,...

5 comments    advice how to finance
Love of Country is Patriotic80

25 Ways to Be Patriotic

Are you patriotic? Ordinarily, you might not have to consider the question, unless it happens to be the season between Memorial Day and Labor Day in the United States, or if you are running for President....

21 comments    advice how to american
Walking exercise is more fun with a friend67

Engage in Walking Exercise

You want to get in shape, but don't want to pay money to join a gym. Its also expensive to create an at-home gym. Your best option if you are in relatively good health, is to start a walking exercise...

5 comments    health fitness exercise
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25 Ways to Save Energy

There is no denying that times are tough and we are all wondering how to save a few extra dollars here and there. Saving energy should be and probably is at the top of everyone's list these days,...

24 comments    life advice home
Between the Covers at your local bookstore58

Between the Covers

Money may be tight, but there's no reason not to enjoy some cheap entertainment between the covers! Now, get your mind out of the bedroom. I'm talking about the joy that comes from browsing books in a...

10 comments    books literature amazon.com
Spring means green63

Spring Means Green

Along with "Spring Forward" and "Spring Cleaning," this time of year is also one in which people make more of an effort to go green. Maybe its the reminder Mother Nature sends us when she pushes fresh new...

2 comments    technology nature environment
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