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House CleaningAny expert cleaner would tell you that "cleaning" is a chore that needs to be performed on a regular basis. If you clean regularly then it becomes an easy chore; however, the more you delay it, the more difficult it is going to be to get your house spotless again. Apart from cleaning regularly, you also need good cleaning products to help you clean well. Here are top five cleaning products that keep your house shiny and spotless:

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1) Newspaper

The next time you are done reading your newspaper, don't send it for recycling or throw it away. You can reuse old newspapers to keep your mirrors, windows and counter-tops spotless. According to expert cleaners, if you put a little bit of vinegar on the newspaper, it will become a great cleaning agent. You don't need to worry about the newspaper staining the objects that you clean because soy ink is

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Allow ample time to travel by train, car or plane in order to make a good first impression.Introducing your date or partner to your family can be stressful in the best of circumstances, but add in holiday stress and you may end up with more than you bargained for. Whether you've been invited for Thanksgiving, a holiday dinner or to stay for New Year's Eve, it's best to plan ahead. Follow our easy guide to manage holiday craziness when bringing over the beau. We'll help you make sure everyone gets out alive.

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Keep Things Low Stress - The holidays are stressful enough without adding more to the mix. To avoid causing additional drama, be sure to plan ahead for holiday time with your family. Note the times for meals, church functions and other events well in advance. Take time off from work if necessary. And allow ample time for traveling, hotel check-ins and other details. You really do only get one chance to make a first impression, so plan to make a

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Cheese is a delicious way to get more calcium and protein into your diet. But if you are trying to watch your weight it can be hard to reconcile eating such a high fat, high calorie food. Luckily there are some great low-calorie cheese choices that can help you keep your bones strong without packing on the pounds.

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Set aside a small amount each week to build up savingsBudgeting your hard earned cash doesn't have to be overwhelming, nor does it have to cramp your style. If you use a budget correctly, you'll know how much money you have coming in and going out, as well as where it's going. Even better, you'll know that you have the money on hand for bigger purchases like a car, a down payment on a house, or expanding your family. Here's how to create one, in eight easy steps.

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Track Your Expenses for One Month
First, spend a month tracking your expenses. Your only goal for this month is to write down every penny you spend. Pick your poison. A spiral notebook, a spreadsheet or your checkbook register. At this stage in the game, you're simply gathering information, so don't stress. Just spend a few minutes each time you spend money jotting down the amount you spent and what you spent it on.

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Hot chocolate, your grandma's (in)famous sweet potato and marshmallow lasagna, and homemade treats all wreak havoc on your health. Check out these unruly holiday offenders, along with tips on how to best steer clear of them this year.

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We're not talking about tofurkey here. You needn't skimp on flavor to score a healthier holiday meal. Test these "alternative" recipes that may make you, and everyone at the table, a permanent convert to a healthier vegetarian lifestyle.

Roasted Stuffed Squash

Roast these beauties to delicious perfection this Thanksgiving.The flavors of fall dance in your mouth with each bite of this roasted stuffed squash. Meat-free and totally delicious, this roasted squash recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish and may just steal the holiday meal show.

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Here's what you'll need:

For the Squash:

• 2 large butternut squash

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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For the rice:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 shallots, chopped

• 4 ounces mushrooms, diced

• 1 cup wild

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If you're envious of the exotic beauty currently gracing world runways, prime examples beig Adriana Lima and Alek Wek, you've come to the right place. We've put together a list of the top 7 secret beauty tips from around the world to help women get the alluring look of exotic glamour.

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Set aside the fork and enjoy the beautifying effects of pumpkin instead!If you think pureed pumpkin only belongs in a pie crust, you're in for a delightful surprise. Rich in vitamins A and E, pumpkin has surprising beautifying abilities as well.

From body scrubs to hair masks, try these unorthodox pumpkin beauty recipes (that really work!) to give your skin an at-home spa day while also using up any leftover pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Body Scrub

Forget the unreadable ingredient lists in expensive store-bought body scrubs. All you really need is pureed pumpkin, brown sugar and someone to rub the homemade scrub all over your body. This pumpkin body scrub leaves the skin feeling soft and moisturized.

Here's what you'll need:

• 1/2 cup fresh pumpkin puree

• 2/3 cup organic brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons raw honey

Stir the pumpkin puree, brown sugar and honey in a mixing bowl until combined.

Gently rub the pumpkin body scrub over

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