April 2012

IGM’s Top 10 Funniest Mommy Blogs: Weekly Roundup

April 27, 2012
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Don’t get us wrong, we love mommy bloggers, but sometimes the content on these sites can get a bit generic. We know you get frustrated when your husband leaves his dirty socks on the floor and that you hate changing diapers, but do you really have to write another post about it? Where is the [...]

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5 Tips for Making Family Mealtime Easier

April 26, 2012
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By now, most of us have heard that families who dine together tend to eat healthier foods and have better communication. With so many of our nation’s children suffering from childhood obesity, family mealtime serves as a perfect opportunity for parents to introduce and instill healthy eating habits. Did you know that most of our [...]

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Top 5 Diet Myths Revealed

April 25, 2012
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Losing weight is big business. The “fad diet industry” rakes in an estimated $40 billion dollars a year on diet products, diet foods, diet books and exercise gear. With obesity as one of the top health problems in developed nations, consumers are flocking for the quick fixes. Television commercials and diet gurus regularly spout new [...]

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5 Reasons You Should Begin Journaling

April 23, 2012
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People have been keeping personal journals for centuries – they are an essential tool for exploring and understanding your inner self, documenting the events of your life, and fostering personal growth. Unsure if keeping a journal is right for you? Let’s take a look at five reasons why you should begin journaling: 1. To Remember [...]

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2,504 Diet Books to Help You Lose Weight… Really?

April 19, 2012
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It is no secret that the American population is getting fatter and fatter. Obesity rates have skyrocketed in the last thirty years and currently more than one-third of us are overweight and another third are considered obese.  And Americans are not happy with their ever-expanding waistlines. In fact, we are spending billions each year in [...]

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10 Delicious Foods That Contain Healthy Fat

April 19, 2012
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The low fat diet crazes of past generations have given fat a bad reputation, but the truth is that the human body needs fat, just the right kinds of fat. Fat falls into four major categories: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated and trans. The first two are actually vital to health, improving your heart’s health and stabilizing [...]

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Floss or DIE [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 16, 2012
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Not taking care of your teeth can lead to more than bad breath, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and more. But studies have shown that less than half of all Americans floss on a daily basis and 34% did not visit a dentist at all last year.

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4 Ways to Make Household Chores Go Faster

April 16, 2012
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I can’t think of anyone aside from June Cleaver who actually likes doing housework. Most of us want to get through our chores as quickly as possible so we can go on with our day and do something we actually enjoy. And that’s where today’s article comes in. I’ve complied a few easy ways to [...]

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Top 10 Best Crock-Pot Recipes

April 11, 2012
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Whether you are busy with the kids or have a demanding full-time job, cooking dinner after a long day is probably the last thing you want to do. This leads many of us to stop for fast food or throw something quick and unhealthy into the microwave. However, cooking with a Crock-Pot makes it easy [...]

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5 Ways to Make a Room Look Bigger

April 10, 2012
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Even the smallest of rooms can be made to appear larger by using the power of illusion. The best news is that this power can be captured without a huge outlay of cash. By using specific combinations of color and light and making wise decorating choices, your suddenly spacious room will feel warmer, welcoming and [...]

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