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Ways to Straighten Hair

Hairstyles come and go, but straight hair will never go out of style. The classic straight hairstyle is timeless and one of the most sought-after styles for women because it is easier to maintain than curly hair.

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Simple, Healthy Recipes for Dinner

Simple and healthy often don’t go together when it comes to entrees. But you don’t need elaborate recipes to make healthy food taste good. Discover three simple, healthy lunch dishes that use whole grains, nutritious fish, vegetables and monounsaturated fats–and taste fantastic. The two vegetarian options also please meat-lovers, and you can make any of the dishes low fat by using less oil. Whichever option you choose, in less than an hour you’ll be serving up a tasty lunch your family will ask for again.

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5 Ways to Organize a Neighborhood Party

A neighborhood party is a great way to get to know the people who live around you. There are countless ways to bring people together, including the five discussed here. As with any party, be sure to send out invitations more than 3 weeks in advance. Requesting an RVSP from guests is essential so you can know how much food to prepare. And even if you know your neighbors well, it does not hurt to plan some ice-breaking activities. Let’s party!

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Diet Tips to Get Pregnant

What people eat affects everything from blood, cells and hormones. Therefore, it does not come as a surprise when women who are trying to get pregnant make changes in their diets to help achieve this goal. A book authored by Dr. Jorge E. Chavarro and Dr. Walter Willett of Harvard School of Public Health, titled “The Fertility Diet,” mentions foods that can help women get pregnant. The groundbreaking research reveals natural ways to boost ovulation and improve a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. For eight years, Chavarroo and colleagues tracked the diet and lifestyle patterns of 17,544 women as they tried to get pregnant. None of the women had a history of infertility.

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Pregnancy 39 Weeks

By the 39th week of pregnancy, most expectant mothers are uncomfortable and anxious for their baby to arrive. Many OB/GYN’s will begin to think about induction at this point if the mother is interested and if there are any medical concerns for either the mother or unborn baby.