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By Woman's Day Staff

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From doing house chores to shining at work, knowing how to save time does wonders for your stress levels-and can even save you money. Find out the best ways to get more out of your day while enjoying life-from morning to night-with these great tips from Woman's Day's past 75 years. Photo credit: Thinkstock

1 | Start the day right. When the alarm goes off, take a moment before you jump out of bed to close your eyes and picture yourself calmly going through your day. February 2006 Photo credit: iStock
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2 | Skip washing your hair if you did it yesterday. You don't actually need to wash it every day. August 1961

3 | Plan out more than your clothes the night before. Decide on shoes and jewelry, too. February 2006

4 | Rise and shine a half-hour earlier than the rest of the family. You'll feel less frazzled. October 1982

5 | Limit yourself to

By Rachel Swalin


bulldog with a veterinarianSaying goodbye to a furry friend is never easy. After years of caring for an animal, pets become as precious as family, making the loss all the more heartbreaking. And during the trying ordeal, pet owners face difficult decisions, from how to care for a pet near death to what to do with the remains. Here's how to make those decisions more confidently and clearly, allowing a peaceful passing for your beloved family member.

1. You should consider end-of-life options while your pet's still young.
Having a plan in place before a pet passes can ease the stress that comes with tough end-of-life questions. "It's hard to make decisions when you're grieving, and you don't want to make them in a flash," says Barbara Hodges, DVM, MBA, a veterinary consultant at the Humane Society Veterinary Association. Dr. Hodges recommends thinking about whether you'd put your pet to sleep if he's suffering and how to handle the remains when he dies throughout the lifespan of the

By Woman's Day Staff

With the amount of beauty products available on the market, shopping for anything from mascara to manicure sets can involve some serious decision making. It seems like every product claims to go on flawlessly, last longer and give you salon-quality results at home, but do these innovations really work? Woman's Day editors put them to the test and picked the most effective ones at the best price.

Unlike other long-wear formulas that can feel clumpy, NYC New York Color City Proof 8HR Lip Gloss ($3.49, at drugstores) "went on smoothly" and never had to be reapplied.

The "vibrancy" and stain-like finish of Maybelline

By Nancy Rones

group meal

Inviting over a group of guests always sounds like fun. But if you're like many a hostess, the to-dos and "what-ifs" ("What if I don't make enough?" "What if someone doesn't eat meat?") of feeding a hungry bunch can send even a calm cook into panic mode. "Stress levels naturally run a bit higher when you're having a party," says Dawn Simmons, a cooking instructor in Dallas and author of Cooking For Crowds For Dummies. "Planning is the key to alleviating a lot of anxiety, and if you have a great time, your guests will, too." Here, how to serve with success.

Sifting through your pile of "recipes I must try one day" for something that will wow? Unless you have a backup entrée (and why put that extra stress on yourself?), rely instead on meals you can (almost) cook with your eyes closed. Experimenting with new dishes or complicated recipes ups the chances for problems, says Simmons; you should always test-run

By Abigail Cuffey


medicine bottleFraudulent websites selling counterfeit drugs are popping up daily as more Americans are buying their medications exclusively online. "Fake drugs can be ineffective and contain ingredients with dangerous side effects," says Margaret Hamburg, MD, commissioner of the FDA. To avoid a scam, make sure the pharmacy website you buy from has the following four features.

The VIPPS (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) seal. This indicates that the website has been approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and meets state and federal rules. When you click on the seal, you should be taken to the NABP website. If you're not, it could be fraudulent.
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Contact information for the website and a pharmacist available to answer questions. You should be able to talk to the site's manager and ask a pharmacist about your medications-either on the phone or via online chat.

A doctor's

By Chanel Parks

school supplies

Whether you're loving or loathing that the kids are heading back to school, stocking up on what they need for fall doesn't have to be so tough-or expensive. Check out our list of picks under $15 that may just send your child to the head of the class. Photo credit: BIC, Walmart, GUM Dental, Staples, Target

Remember using an eraser only to have it slide out of your hand? This no-slip version has a sturdy grip, so your child can easily make his mistakes disappear. The erasers come in neon colors and are small enough to fit in a pencil pouch. BIC Eraser, $1.99 for a 4-pack; at Walmart stores. Photo credit: BIC
Related: Discover 15 inexpensive home decorating tips.

Have your tape and eat it too-well, not quite. But this creative tape dispenser spruces up any student's workspace, and it's as practical as it is pretty. You just may need to remind your curious pupil that the dispenser's only plastic…even

By Joy Bauer, RD

Soy crisps, gnu bar, blue diamond almonds

Getting hungry and can't wait till dinner? Pass on those sugary, high-calorie snacks. They'll probably only make you hungrier later. Instead, opt for these nutrition-packed foods made to fill you up till your next meal and give you the energy boost you need.

If you're craving crunch, go for these crisps, which have 9 g protein, 3 g fiber and 140 calories per bag. Their apple-cinnamon flavor is lower in sodium than the other varieties. $1.49 per bag.
Related: Tone your tummy with 6 easy exercises.

Each one has an impressive 12 g fiber, and with their new dessert flavors you can satisfy your sweet tooth for just 140 calories and 3 g fat. $1.99 per bar.
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Nuts are an ideal snack since they're full of protein, fiber and "good" fats, and these packs are perfect portion control. $19.90 for a box of 32 packs.
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Lexi Petronis

When you're at the grocery store and two options are staring you down-one that says "reduced fat" and one that's unapologetically full-fat-choosing the less fattening option is a no-brainer, right? Not so fast! "Just because a product is labeled 'fat-free' or 'lowfat' doesn't mean it's healthier or even lower in calories," says Jared Koch, a nutritionist in New York and the founder of Clean Plates. "In fact, most lowfat or fat-free foods will have sugar and chemicals to make up for the loss in taste, which renders them poor nutritional choices."

Plus, our bodies need healthy fat in our food to keep our cell walls strong, absorb important vitamins and regulate our hormones. Taking away that fat and adding in chemicals can have another unexpected result: Franken-foods that don't cook the way they should, or crumble up when they shouldn't. Here are eight full-fat foods that are actually better for you than their reduced-fat or nonfat