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By Amanda Greene

Despite spending nearly an hour a week grocery shopping, most of us know surprisingly little about our local supermarket. But there's plenty to learn about buying food. We spoke with experts to get the inside scoop on everything from mart saving strategies to spotting the freshest goods. Read on to discover all the things you probably didn't know about your favorite food store.

1. There's no one "best time" to find the freshest food.
"Supermarkets used to get food deliveries once or twice a week, but now most stores are getting shipments every day," says Phil Lempert (a.k.a. the Supermarket Guru), a food trends, safety and consumer shopping expert. "The idea that certain items are going to be fresher on certain days doesn't hold true anymore." He does, however, note that no matter what day you shop, the morning is an ideal time to find the freshest produce and dairy products. Stock is replenished from the previous day first thing in the morning (besides,

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By Amanda Greene

With smartphones taking over the world, a regular cell phone can feel like a relic. But there are still plenty of ways to take advantage of your mobile device. Many of the services and tricks below will not only prove the power of your cell phone, but will make your life a whole lot easier as well. From clipping coupons on the go to updating your calendar while you're out and about, you'll want to speed-dial your way to these seven cell phone secrets.

Take charge of your cell phone battery to help you stay connected.

1. Dial directory assistance for free.
Looking for a phone number while you're on the go? Dialing Information can really add up-on some carriers the call can cost as much as $1.79. Instead, dial 800-FREE-411. The number will connect you to directory assistance for absolutely no cost. You'll have to listen to about 15 seconds of advertising, but it's worth it if you're looking to save some money.

2. Google something on the go.
You don't

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By Kimberly Fusaro

Even if you think you have office politics down pat, it can never hurt to brush up on your workplace etiquette-especially now, when jobs are still scarce. Below are our top 10 rules for professionals, accompanied by real-life examples of coworkers behaving badly. Learn from their mistakes before your own missteps damage your professional reputation, or worse, cost you your job.

Rule #1: Think before you speak.

Sure, your close friends "get" your dry sense of humor and blasé attitude, but you should keep personality quirks in check when dealing with coworkers. Tina, an office worker from Pennsylvania, tells the story of a boss who could never quite phrase a compliment nicely. "A woman on her team who was getting married came to work the day after her wedding hair trial with her hair still blown out instead of its usual all-business bun," says Tina. "The boss said, 'Wow! I've never seen your hair look nice! What did you do?' She didn't come out and say,

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By Sarah Jio

Are your mornings crazed, afternoons jam-packed and evenings less-than-restful? Always feel behind the eight-ball, running from one task to the next? We hear you! Yes, a personal assistant or an "easy" button could help, but here are some slightly more practical ways we all can learn to streamline our days-and all the pesky to-dos on the list-for less stress.

1. Shop for groceries on certain days of the week.

When you hit the grocery store, do you feel like a contestant on The Amazing Race as you push your cart through crowded aisles and jockey for the last box of frozen waffles? "If possible, try to grocery-shop on Monday or Tuesday morning, when stores are less crowded," suggests Stephanie Vozza, author of The Five-Minute Mom's Club. Even at peak hours, she says, stores will be less hectic earlier in the week, since most people stock up on their essentials on the weekend and revisit later in the week when they run out of bread and milk. And help out with

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By Kimberly Fusaro

Wonder what's bugging your teen? It's hard to be certain when all your son does is grunt and your daughter won't stop rolling her eyes. So rather than pressing our own kids to talk-not going to happen!-we asked teenagers from around the country what messages they wish they could share with their moms and dads. Sure, every child is different, but it may do you and your teen some good if you took these truthful kids' concerns to heart. Photo: © Thinkstock

1. She needs privacy.
"I hate that my parents don't give me any personal space," says Eleanor, 14. "And I hate that they don't think I need it." Even if your children share a room, give each child an area that's off-limits to everyone else in the family (including you), such as a desk or a spare closet. To show that you respect your teen's privacy, don't rummage through her personal space unless you have a concrete reason to believe that she's lying to you or hiding something serious. And remember:

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By Petra Guglielmetti

There are certain mantras that turned out to be valuable truths to live by-you know, things like "Never go to bed angry" and "You look so much nicer when you stand up straight." But when it comes to beauty, some of the wisdom passed down to us by our elders turns out to be-well, not so wise. Here are 10 beauty "rules" that you can definitely rebel against.

Rule #1: For healthier, shinier hair, run a brush through your hair 100 times before bed.

Perching on the edge of your bed and patiently counting brush strokes may be a relaxing ritual, but it's not going to make your hair healthier. "Too much brushing will only lead to breakage," says Miami-based celebrity hairstylist Raphael Reboh, who advises his clients to brush only as often as needed for styling and detangling. The p.m. hair rule he prefers? Wind your hair into a bun to protect it from sheet friction overnight, and secure it with a satin scarf, not a rubber band, which can also cause overnight

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By Sarah Jio

Want to improve the quality of your sex life-or just have better luck getting in the mood? Start with fitness! Our experts share the moves they recommend most for ramping things up in the bedroom.

Squats

You already know this move as a terrific leg and butt toner, but did you know that it can also get the blood flowing to the places that may energize your libido? "Sometimes your heart might be there, but you don't feel anything in the 'southern hemisphere,'" explains Debbie Mandel, MA, a stress and fitness expert and the author of Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7-Step Program to Reclaim Joy and Spontaneity in Life. "Many women need a little physical help with arousal to get blood flowing to the genitalia." She suggests squats. With your feet spread shoulder-width apart, "make sure your heels stay on the floor as you 'sit' on an imaginary chair," she explains. "The lower you squat, the more you recruit your glutes and reap the benefits. Push off from your heels

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By Alexandra Gekas

Whether it's for antiaging creams, acne medicine or exfoliating scrubs, American women spend a bundle on maintaining their beauty. In fact, a 2008 YWCA report found that U.S. women dole out around $7 billion-roughly $100 per month-on cosmetics and beauty products. But there's a select group who prefer to go the old-fashioned route, choosing cheaper skincare methods that use household goods. From removing makeup with vegetable shortening to dabbing hemorrhoid cream under the eyes, discover eight of the most bizarre ways women bolster their beauty routines.

No Stubble Left Behind

Reality TV star Caroline Manzo brought shaving to light on an episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey. She swears that shaving in the shower every day helps exfoliate her face, and is the secret to her flawless complexion. But, according to Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research at The Mount Sinai Medical Center's dermatology department in New York City, it's Read More »from 8 Bizarre Beauty Tricks