http://thenewsiewriter.com Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:57:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/make-a-weight-loss-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolution-and-stick-with-it-all-year-long/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/how-to-set-sensible-weight-loss-goals/ 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. Super Restrictive Diets We all like instant ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/how-to-make-sure-you-will-give-up-on-your-weight-loss-resolution-in-4-weeks/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/top-3-causes-for-eczema/ 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. Natural ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/top-three-natural-eczema-treatments/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/top-5-guidelines-for-cooking-healthy-meals-for-your-family/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/dr-seuss-inspired-recipes-%e2%80%93-your-kids-will-love-these/ 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. Decorate A ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/fun-baked-birthday-treats/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/using-public-restrooms-while-potty-training/ 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. Make A Batch Of Cookies What child doesn't love to make - and of course ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/7-ways-to-cheer-your-kids-up-on-a-rainy-day/ 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. Don't Let The ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/tips-to-get-your-child-to-clean-his-room/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/how-to-motivate-kids-to-get-ready-for-school-in-the-morning/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/family-game-night-%e2%80%93-a-great-way-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-kids/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/let%e2%80%99s-play-outside-%e2%80%93-4-fun-outdoor-activities-for-families/ 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. Spend this quality ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/bake-cookies-with-your-kids-a-fun-family-activity/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-the-first-day-of-school/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/how-this-busy-mom-gets-dinner-on-the-table/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/10-fun-ways-to-become-more-active-%e2%80%93-every-day/ 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. A pedometer is a small electronic device, about the size of a pager or ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/what%e2%80%99s-a-pedometer-and-why-would-i-need-one/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/walking-for-weight-loss-and-fitness-pedometer-basics/ 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. As you eat less to lose weight, your body goes into survival mode and your ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/rev-up-your-metabolism-for-faster-weight-loss/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/i-just-don%e2%80%99t-have-the-time-to-exercise/ 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 ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/take-your-workout-to-the-backyard/ 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. Workout DVDs One ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/great-cardio-workouts-you-can-do-at-home/ 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. The e-coli bacteria can be found in any raw or undercooked foods. Most ... http://thenewsiewriter.com/2008/06/vegetables-%e2%80%93-health-food-or-killers/