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Smokers Loose About 10 Years of Life Compared to Non-Smokers

January 25, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

Most diseases out there tend to effect one set of people differently than others, it’s just how it is.  MS, drinking and melanoma effect men and women differently.  There is now a study out there that shows there is something that has taken equality seriously.  Research has now confirmed that women who smoke are just as likely to die of lung cancer and other smoking related diseases as men.  It … [Read more...]

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Salt To Taste- What Does It Mean?

January 24, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

  When you're reading a recipe it's not unusual to come across the simple instruction "salt to taste".  Very few of us, however, actually know what this means.  Adding salt to your dishes doesn't require you to add until it has a salty flavor, but simply to add salt until the bitter flavors subside and the richness of the other flavors shine through.  Adding salt to your food can reduce the … [Read more...]

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Reduce Clutter And Save Money

January 24, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time going in and out of any store.  I end up grabbing a bunch of things I don’t need, several things that I realized I needed when I got there and then the one thing I actually left the house to get. Here are five suggestions to help you control your shopping and save a few bucks along the way. We all have areas of weakness when it comes to spending.  … [Read more...]

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The 10 Most Unique Houses Around The World

January 24, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

  I’m sure we’ve all seen a cool design on TV or pictured a great looking home described in a book, but how often do we actually get to live or even see one of these home.  Check out these awesome homes all around the world.  From a transparent house in Japan to a renovated water tower, check out these pictures of the 10 most unusual homes around the world.   Full Article … [Read more...]

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How To Be More Creative

January 22, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

Some of us often ask ourselves why we’re creatively awkward.  What is it that they have, that we don’t?  This article explains that there are five characteristics that reflect the differences between the way people act. Openness Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism Openness to Experience is the first characteristic identified as a necessity for creativity.  This … [Read more...]

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3 Juice Recipes

January 20, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

Juice is so good both far you and for your taste buds.  Making your own is infinitely more healthy than buying it from the store but where do you start?  Here are three juice recipes to try to get you started. Greens with Apple Juice Ingredients   3 medium stalks (3 ounces) kale 2 Golden Delicious apples 1/2 large cucumber small handful (1/2 ounce) parsley, long steams removed 1 … [Read more...]

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And The Winner Is…? -Highest Ranked Diets

January 20, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

These days there are so many diet plans it’s hard to keep them all straight.  Every other commercial is promoting why theirs is the best.  Every restaurant tries to help you follow them with putting certain information on their menus.  If you eat out at some restaurants, you’ll find that they have teamed together with a weight loss program and will have a whole section devoted to those who are … [Read more...]

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On Sale- Psychological Games Stores Play And How To Fight Back

January 19, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

Finding a sale is something that can get your blood pumping and before you know it, the search is on and you’ve got to find something before it’s gone. Physiologists have studied the mental manipulations sales use to trick our minds into spending more of our money on things we don’t need or even really want. Clearance merchandise isn’t called an irresistible bargain for nothing.  Discounts and … [Read more...]

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Xtreme Calorie Count- Surprising Menu Nutritional Facts

January 19, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

  When I decided to get healthy and try to loose 20lbs before my husband got back from a military deployment I was surprised by some of the nutritional facts found in my favorite restaurant entrees.  Here's a something that really threw me for a loop.  Olive Garden's soup and salad is my favorite lunch time treat.  Did you know that a serving of salad dressing is more points (I was … [Read more...]

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Decorating Tips- Kids Rooms

January 19, 2013 By vdodson 1 Comment

If you have kids you know that even in this day and age when everything comes fully equipped and in a box, kids love to use their imaginations and change the ordinary into extrodinary thing from other worlds.  When designing a child space that is used as often as a bedroom, you have to find something that celebrate their imaginations and preserve creativity all while being functional.  Here are a … [Read more...]

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