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By Nada Last updated: Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:16am PST
  • Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet: What to Do, What Not to Do

    By Nada, on Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:48am PST

    by Regan Burns Cafiso

    There’s more to pulling off a successful holiday meal than getting the turkey roasted, carved and on the table by 4 p.m. In addition to the basics (invite, cook and serve), creative touches and clever planning set the framework for a meal that will make…

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  • Love, Money and the Blended Family

    By Nada, on Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:21am PST

    by Diana Shepherd, provided by Divorce Magazine Statistics say that one in two marriages end in divorce. This sociological earthquake has left the old-style nuclear family in ruins--but what effect is it having on the economics of love? I really hate this, but I end up having to sign checks to pay… Read More »

  • Thanksgiving In Moderation

    By Nada, on Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:23am PST

    by Supermarket Guru The holiday doesn't have to be one of those gatherings where you feel (and look) ashamed afterward. Neither is it something you "survive." This Thanksgiving, we'll equip you with basic caloric information on some holiday favorites and healthy eating tips.… Read More »

  • Recipe for Safety: Making Your Own Household Cleaners

    By Nada, on Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:15am PST

    By Jeffrey Hollender, Geoff Davis and Reed Doyle

    Once upon a time things were different in America's cleaning cupboards. In the days before the chemical revolution of the 20th century, our ancestors relied on naturally occurring materials and substances to help them with the housework.… Read More »

  • 7 Steps to a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

    By Nada, on Fri Nov 6, 2009 6:50am PST

    by Michele Capozzoli There are so many details to take care of when you're hosting family and friends for the holidays. What are you going to eat? Do you have everything you need? When are you going to find time to clean the house? But planning for Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be… Read More »

  • Is Your Pet an Over Eater?

    By Nada, on Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:37am PDT

    by iVillage.com If you are perplexed because your pooch is getting a paunch or your feline is no longer streamlined, consider their ancestors. Dogs and cats were originally predators that ate whatever they could when they could. It made sense because they were never sure when their next meal was… Read More »

  • Green Your Halloween

    By Nada, on Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:52am PDT

    6 Ways to Scare the Kids and Spare the Earth by GreenYour.com Between adding cobwebs to your home, stocking up on chocolate and deciding how to dress a goblin, you’ve got a lot on your mind. Though tradition is… Read More »

  • How you can throw a Halloween-worthy fright fest!

    By Nada, on Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:25pm PDT

    by iVillage

    Half the fun of hosting a Halloween party is creating the scariest atmosphere possible. Here are a few hints to inspire the evil geniuses in your family.

    Gruesome glow
    Give the party room an eerie glow by using green lightbulbs instead of standard incandescent lightbulbs. You can find colored lightbulbs at your local hardware store or party specialty store.

    Scary accessories
    Decorate the room with spooky Halloween stuff: synthetic spiderwebs with big, fat, juicy plastic spiders, tombstones made out of cardboard or Styrofoam and construction-paper bats hanging on black threads from the ceiling. Use your imagination!

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  • Money envy

    By Nada, on Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:13am PDT

    by NBC News Correspondent Janet Shamlian

    I usually catch NBC's The Office on a two-inch screen at 37,000 feet. It was there that I laughed out loud a few days ago. Dwight was at a cocktail party and questioned his host about the square footage of her home — the equivalent of social suicide.

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  • Green Grocery Shopping on a Budget

    By Nada, on Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:41am PDT

    by Erin Walsh Want to green your grocery cart, but think organic foods are out of your price range? Think again. If you pick and choose your spots and know how to shop smart, you can make healthy purchases that are good for you and your wallet.

    Sally Fallon, author of the…

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