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Make A Weight-Loss New Year’s Resolution And Stick With It All Year Long

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:47:10 +0000

Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions each year. We all start with great intentions but after a few weeks, we fall back into our usual unhealthy lifestyle and the weight we did lose creeps back on. Let’s take a look at what steps to take to make sure we still stick to our weight-loss resolution at the end of December.

How To Set Sensible Weight-Loss Goals

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:46:30 +0000

The key to any successful weight-loss endeavor is to set some sensible weight loss goals. Setting goals will let you track your progress and gives you a definite target to aim for. You don’t want to aim too high and set yourself up for failure or even worse, risk your health by losing too much too fast. At the same time, you want to set a goal that is a little bit of a challenge. Here are some guidelines on how to come up with a sensible weight-loss goal.

How To Make Sure You Will Give Up On Your Weight Loss Resolution In 4 Weeks

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:45:52 +0000

Every year millions of us make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Every year millions of us give up before the end of January. Let’s take a look at some of the things we do to set ourselves up for failure year after year.

Top 3 Causes For Eczema

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:45:12 +0000

If you are suffering from eczema, one of the most important things to do is to discover what may be causing your eczema, so you can do what you can to avoid future outbreaks. While eczema can be caused by a wide variety of factors, you will find the three most common causes for eczema below.

Top Three Natural Eczema Treatments

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:44:08 +0000

Eczema is a skin condition that causes dry, read and itchy spots. If you are suffering from eczema, you are looking for treatment options and relief for this condition. Natural eczema treatments are a great way to provide relief from eczema. Here are three natural eczema treatments you can try.

Top 5 Guidelines For Cooking Healthy Meals For Your Family

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:43:34 +0000

Cooking healthy for your family is important for everyone. Not only will you be eating healthy meals, but your children will learn a lot from eating healthy. They will get to experience healthy foods that they may have not even tried before, or wanted to. They will learn how to cook healthy meals so that they can pass down this tradition to their own children in the future. They will also come to enjoy healthy meals better than junk or foods that are bad for them.

Dr. Seuss Inspired Recipes – Your Kids Will Love These

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:42:43 +0000

What child doesn’t grow up with Dr. Seuss books? We have quite a few of them lying around the house. The kids love the silly characters and the rhymes. The Dr. Seuss inspired recipes that I’m about to share with you have been a great hit in my house. Of course the famous green eggs and ham are included, but there are also quite a few other snack and meal ideas. Create a fun Dr. Seuss inspired afternoon with some of these recipes and of course don’t forget to read a few of the books with your kids. (If you don’t own any, enjoy a trip to your local library.)

Fun Baked Birthday Treats

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:42:03 +0000

The traditional birthday cake isn’t the only yummy option you have when it comes to baked goods for your child’s birthday party. We have come up with some other ideas that are more than just a substitute for a birthday cake. They are creative, delicious and just plain different.

Using Public Restrooms While Potty Training

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:41:23 +0000

You’ve been potty training your little one and so far things are moving along smoothly. She has figured out how to use the potty and there are hardly any accidents. It is time to finally venture outside the home without training pants. This of course means that she will have to start using public restrooms.

7 Ways To Cheer Your Kids Up On A Rainy Day

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:40:34 +0000

You know those days…It’s been pouring for hours (or even day) and the kids have the Rainy Day Blues. Here are some simple ways to cheer them up and keep them entertained until the weather clears up.

Tips To Get Your Child To Clean His Room

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:39:51 +0000

Are you tired of constantly reminding on your child to clean his room? And then come back 30 minutes later to find him playing with his toys, the room looking worse than ever? Then try some of these tips to get your child motivated to clean his room.

How To Motivate Kids To Get Ready For School In The Morning

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:39:15 +0000

Are you tired of fussing and fighting with your kids to get them out of the door and onto the bus? Getting them out of bed, dressed, feed and on there way isn’t always an easy task, especially when they don’t really want to do it. Here are some tips on how to motivate kids to get ready for school in the morning

Family Game Night – A Great Way To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:38:42 +0000

We recently started to play board games on a regular basis in our family. Even I was surprised how great of a time everyone involved is having. Not only was it a lot of fun to play board and card games, but we also got to chat about our day and anything else that’s going on in our busy lives.

Let’s Play Outside – 4 Fun Outdoor Activities For Families

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:37:58 +0000

With the weather finally starting to cool down, now is a great time to go outside and play with your kids. Not only is the sunshine and fresh air good for everyone in the family, but playing outside is also a great way to get some exercise. Here are some ideas for you and your kids.

Bake Cookies With Your Kids - A Fun Family Activity

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:37:18 +0000

Are you looking for a fun activity you can do with the kids this afternoon? Bake a batch of family’s favorite cookies. You and the kids will have a lot of fun making the cookies together and of course the finished result is also a delicious afternoon snack.

How to Prepare Your Child for the First Day of School

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:36:35 +0000

The first day of school for your child is going to be a big day for both of you, and for some it may cause some fear and anxiety. As a parent, you can do a great deal to help your child get through this time of change and new experience by helping them prepare for school. If you fail to prepare your child for their first day, it will be more difficult for both of you, but a child that has been adequately prepared will deal much better with this new change in their life. The following are some helpful ways that you can help prepare your child for their first day of school.

How This Busy Mom Gets Dinner On The Table

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:35:54 +0000

You know the drill… you run around all day taking care of the kids, the household and your job and before you know it 7pm rolls around and you have no idea what to fix for dinner. That used to be me too. The solution was usually to sever everyone a bowl of cereal or call the pizza delivery guy. Not anymore. While I’m still just as busy as ever, I also realize how important it is to prepare a “real” dinner for my family. Not only is it much healthier, we also end up saving money we used to spend on takeout and we have come closer as a family. I wouldn’t trade dinner time for anything in the world and neither should you. Here are my best tips for getting dinner on the table even if you’re as busy as I am.

10 Fun Ways To Become More Active – Every Day

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:22:06 +0000

You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway?

What’s A Pedometer And Why Would I Need One?

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:41 +0000

A pedometer is a great inexpensive exercising tool that tracks your progress and keeps you motivated to stick to your daily workout. Let’s take a look at what exactly a pedometer is and why you need one.

Walking for Weight Loss and Fitness - Pedometer Basics

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:03 +0000

A pedometer is a neat little gadget that will help you track how much walking you have done in a day. It can be a helpful tool in getting into and sticking with an exercise schedule. Let’s take a look at how you can use a pedometer to get into shape.

Rev Up Your Metabolism For Faster Weight Loss

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:19:22 +0000

One you first start watching what you eat, the weight starts coming off easily. Then after a few weeks, the scale stops moving downward and you hit a plateau. What’s happening? Your metabolism is slowing down.

I Just Don’t Have The Time To Exercise

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:18:41 +0000

How many times have you said to yourself that you just don’t have the time to exercise? Don’t feel bad; it’s my favorite excuse as well. We all have busy lives and not much time for anything in our schedule. That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite ways to sneak some exercise into everyday activities with you.

Take Your Workout To The Backyard

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:17:59 +0000

Variety is the key to keeping your workouts interesting. If you are already spending a fun afternoon with the kids in the back yard, why now work in a great workout while you are out there. You are setting a great example for the kids and may even get them to join you.

Great Cardio Workouts You Can Do At Home

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:17:17 +0000

You know how important cardio workouts are for your health and wellbeing, but it’s hard to get a good cardio workout in when you can’t leave to house to go to the gym or for a run. Here are some great cardio workouts you can do right at home.

Vegetables – Health Food Or Killers

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:16:26 +0000

With the recent outbreak of e-coli traced back to bagged spinach of all things, the FDA now suggests consumers thoroughly wash all bagged produce (including salad) before consuming it to avoid the extreme diarrhea e-coli bacterial can cause.