November 2011

Organize and De-Stress Your Life

November 30, 2011
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Americans are more stressed out than ever. A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that nearly 48% of Americans feel that they are more stressed now than they were five years ago. The two biggest causes of stress were money and work and people claimed that all the unmanaged stress was leading to [...]

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Essential Home Safety Tips for Winter

November 29, 2011
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Winter is just around the corner and with winter comes the frigid temperatures, snow storms and icy sidewalks. Before the mercury drops and you find the wind whipping through the air, get your home ready for the new season. With cold temperatures and icy spells, it’s important to stay safe during the winter. Below are [...]

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Why You Should Eat Spinach and Squash

November 29, 2011
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We’ve all seen Popeye load up on spinach in an effort to increase his muscle mass. What we didn’t realize is how smart Popeye actually was. Aside from growing stronger, he was preventing a surprising number of health conditions. Eating spinach aids in preventing inflammatory conditions, stress-related issues, bone problems, and can even help stave [...]

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A Measure of Success with Lana Migliore

November 28, 2011
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A Measure of Success is a Q&A session with a successful blogger from a home-related field like real estate, interior design, and home improvement. Today on A Measure of Success, we’re pleased to have Lana Migliore. IntroductionHi! I am Lana from makingahouseahome.com! My husband Joey and I are business owners and compulsive DIYers! We spend [...]

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$250 Christmas Giveaway!

November 22, 2011
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The contest has come to an end, and we have a winner! Congratulations Pam! Pam guessed 927 candy canes on the tree and she was only  off by 1! There were in fact 926 candy canes on the tree. We started out with 1000 candy canes but a few broke (they’re really quite fragile), and [...]

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Winterizing Your Home in 10 Easy Steps

November 20, 2011
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Winter is just around the corner and with winter comes the frigid temperatures, snow storms and icy sidewalks. Before the mercury drops and you find the wind whipping through the air, get your home ready for the new season. With cold temperatures and icy spells, it’s important to stay safe during the winter. Below are [...]

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7 Ways to Stay in Shape Indoors

November 19, 2011
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It might be too cold to go for a long run outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay in shape. In fact, there are plenty of fun exercises you can do right from the comfort of your home to stay in shape during the winter months. Take a look at these 7 things you [...]

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Should I Get a Flu Shot?

November 18, 2011
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As the winter months creep closer, more and more people are talking about the flu vaccination. When considering whether or not to get the shot, questions like, “Is it really necessary?” “Does it work?” “Will it make me sick?”and “Should I have my children vaccinated?” appear to be in the forefront of everyone’s mind. Many [...]

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10 Fall Super Foods You Should Be Eating

November 17, 2011
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When the colder air comes and the holidays approach, it seems to be more difficult to eat healthy and exercise. But, just because the fall time has come doesn’t mean you can’t still pay attention to your health. In fact, now is the perfect time to supercharge your immune system and get your body ready [...]

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Fall Crafts for Kids

November 16, 2011
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Autumn is a great time to let your kids explore their creativity with fall craft activities. The Autumn Handprint Wreath is a fun craft for kids (typically best for ages 3-12) and a great way to capture a special memory for you to cherish for years to come. The supplies you need are: Fall Leaf [...]

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