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In the Name of Love: Get Organized!

Before the glow of Valentines Day becomes a distant glimmer, lets take a moment to consider our love lives. How often do you really, honestly and truly take the time to romance your significant other? Hopefully the answer is more than once or twice a year because keeping the spark alive in a relationship is essential for its long-term survival. Yet, when youre up to your elbows in work, chores, kids, or any of lifes other daily demands, romance often takes a back seat. In the moment, that can seem understandable and even natural. But let too many of those moments get ahead of you and you might wake up wondering why the romance is gone (or why theyve left). Although it might seem unsexy, you have organize your life in a way that leaves room for you to nurture your relationship.

3 mins read

Low Calorie Diets

When it comes to weight loss, there are dozens of strategies. Some plans require you to cut out carbohydrates while others urge you to reduce your fat intake. Still others suggest that you can lose weight by eating foods in particular combinations. When it comes down to it, though, the only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. The most basic way to accomplish this is to follow a low-calorie diet. If you’re ready to get started, here are your options.

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Making it through the H1N1 flu – my first hand experience

I cried when my husband told me that he had had H1N1 for the previous 3 days and it had not been just a bad cold that had kept him quarantined in our room for 2 nights hacking away. Yes, I felt badly for him, but I was terrified for our 9 month old and our 2 year old who hadnt been able to get the vaccine yet.

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How to Shrink a Pimple at Home

Pimples can be a serious pain—especially when you have social plans and one erupts just before the event. If you’re wondering how to shrink a pimple, luckily there are some very effective methods of getting rid of pimples quickly. Below, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to shrink a pimple at home.

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10 Hair Removal Techniques for Women

For most women, the struggle with hair is a daily one–not just how to find and maintain a flattering haircut, but how to get rid of unwanted underarm, facial, arm, leg and pubic hair without a lot of effort or expense. Fortunately, there are a number of options available for temporary or permanent hair removal.