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    • 5 Reasons Moms Shouldn't Be Shy About Nursing in Public

      By Self Magazine | Parenting – Mon, Mar 5, 2012 2:33 PM EST

      By April Daniels Hussar, SELF magazine


      Beyonce fed her baby! In public! This might not seem like earth-shattering news, but since the superstar was spotted breastfeeding 7-week-old Blue Ivy Carter at New York City restaurant Sant Ambroeus, she has generated praise from moms and experts alike.


      "It's really important to normalize breastfeeding," says Jill Wodnick, M.A., breastfeeding educator and Community Doula Coordinator for the Hudson Perinatal Consortium in N.J., who believes that every woman should feel comfortable feeding her baby in public


      When you have a newborn, it can feel like they're constantly hungry, and that's because they are! "A baby's digestive system is considered immature; a newborn baby's stomach is the size of a marble," says Wodnick. So, if you're taking your baby out of the house -- to a restaurant or wherever -- you're going to have to feed her at some point, because she digests the small amount of nourishment she can take in at a

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    • Dream Jeans for Every Body Type

      By Self Magazine | Fashion – Mon, Mar 5, 2012 12:34 PM EST
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      Skip the dressing room drama, and make a beeline for the style that flatters your size and shape. Our staffers model their best fit.


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    • 8 Steps to Your Perfect Faux Tan

      By Self Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Mon, Mar 5, 2012 12:19 PM EST

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      Fake a sun-kissed glow without streaks.

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    • Hand Sanitizers Vs. Hand Washing

      By Self Magazine | Healthy Living – Mon, Mar 5, 2012 12:04 PM EST

      By Shannon R., SELF magazine


      While this winter has been pretty mild and there is a spring-like feeling in the air, we are still in the midst of cold and flu season, so keeping your hands clean is as important as ever. Hand sanitizers are a hugely popular way to keep the germs away-- let's take a closer work at how they work.


      How do hand sanitizers work?
      Hand sanitizers are very basic formulas with few ingredients. Most hand sanitizers are simply alcohol thickened to a gel with color and fragrance added to make them more appealing. This isn't the kind of alcohol you'd find in your local tavern however, it is ethanol or isopropanol. Some formulas contain moisturizing ingredients, which can help to slightly offset the drying effects of the alcohol. The rest of the ingredients, like vitamins and extracts, are used at very small amounts and don't do much of anything. The way that these products work is simple: you put them on your hands and most living bacteria are

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    • Vacation Planning on Any Budget

      By Self Magazine | Shine's Spring Travel Guide – Thu, Mar 1, 2012 3:29 PM EST

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      In a perfect world, when you head off on vacation, you leave your worries behind. In reality, a SELF.com poll finds that travel comes with tensions-primarily about all those holiday expenses! Bid bon voyage to that anxiety with this guide to satisfying your wanderlust without scrimping.



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    • 6 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts

      By Self Magazine | Get Up and Go – Thu, Mar 1, 2012 12:37 PM EST
      By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazine

      We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But knowing that doesn't prevent obstacles to eating breakfast (alarm didn't go off, bad hair day) from getting in the way on a regular basis. In a perfect world, we'd all have time to sit down each more and eat a leisurely, balanced breakfast but sometimes it's an accomplishment to just get out the door! That's why I thought it might be helpful to create a list of grab-and-go breakfasts that are easy, but also balanced. All these breakfasts follow an easy pattern to keep them nutritionally sound and filling: a serving of protein, a serving of whole grains, a serving of fruit/veggie, and a little fat. No cooking required! Keep this list handy (I printed it out and put it on my fridge) for mornings when you need to get out of the door quickly.

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    • 5 Tricks for Prettier, Wide-Awake Eyes

      By Self Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Feb 29, 2012 3:19 PM EST
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      You asked us via Twitter and we answered! You want fast fixes to look younger and more awake. Here's our beauty editor Elaine D'Farley's best advice!


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    • The Science Behind Magnetic Nail Polish

      By Self Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Feb 29, 2012 2:07 PM EST

      Courtesy of SephoraCourtesy of SephoraBy Shannon R., SELF magazine


      Nail art is one of the hottest trends of 2011 and magnetic polish is the latest newcomer to join the polish party! I recently picked some up and did a little research to figure out what made magnetic polish work.

      What is magnetic nail polish?
      Magnetic polish gives your nails a textured effect by using metallic particles in the polish that can be "activated" by a magnet that is included in the cap of the nail polish.


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      How it works?
      This is actually a pretty cool example of using simple science to create a really new innovation in nail care. The nail polish formula contains really small metal particles that are attracted to magnets. Remember elementary school when you had one magnet with a positive charge and one with a negative charge and they stuck together? Well, that is how this polish works! When you place the magnet over the wet nail polish (the polish must still be wet to work),

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    • How to Pick the Best Body Wash for Your Skin Type

      By Self Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Tue, Feb 28, 2012 1:06 PM EST

      CN Digital StudioBy Shannon R., SELF magazine

      Body washes are a great way to suds up and get clean but did you know that some body washes have additional benefits, too? There are two basic types of formulas, so lets take a look and see what body wash is best for your skin!

      Shower Gels: These formulas are usually clear, brightly colored and labeled as either body wash or shower gel. They are actually very similar to shampoos. The main function of these body wash formulas is to clean, which means they are made of mostly water and detergent (sodium laureth sulfate is commonly used). Surfactants do a great job of removing oil and grime from hair and skin! However, surfactants can almost work too well (especially on skin), so companies usually add some conditioning ingredients to keep skin from drying out. Since body wash formulas are designed specifically for skin, detergent levels tend to be lower than shampoos. Also, body washes are a super fun way to play with different scents as they usually

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    • Smart Cookie

      By Self Magazine | Shine Food – Tue, Feb 28, 2012 12:14 PM EST

      By Allison Baker, SELF magazine

      In honor of the Girl Scout's 100th anniversary, Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh put a slim spin on their popular Samoa. Ours is lower in fat and calories-Scout's honor!







      Caramel Madness

      · 1/2 cup sweetened coconut

      · 24 reduced-fat Nilla wafers

      · Parchment paper

      · 12 chewy caramels

      · 1/4 cup skim milk

      · 1 oz. dark or semisweet chocolate chips (3 tbsp.)

      Heat oven to 300 degrees. On a baking sheet, toast coconut, turning every 5 minutes, until golden, 15-20 minutes. Let cool. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment; set wafers on top. In a bowl, microwave caramels and milk on high, stirring often, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. With a spatula, fold coconut into caramel mixture. Spread 1 tbsp mixture onto each wafer. Let cookies cool, 5 minutes. Microwave chocolate, stirring often, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer into a small reseable bag; snip off corner. Drizzle cookies with chocolate; let cool.

      Yields 24 Cookies. Nutrition

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