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Fitting a regular workout into an already busy routine of carpools, work, errands, etc. can be tough. This is why so many folks opt for the lunch time workout. Not that squeezing in a workout and a meal in an hour is an easy thing to do. Here are a few ideas on how to optimize your meal post workout: Make sure you replenish your fluids post workout. The water cooler is your friend on the Read more
The titular "other woman" in this week's episode of Mad Men is actually a car, but the ladies of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce — Peggy and Joan — are also courted in very different ways. Both women make major decisions that impact their careers and their futures (not to mention the whole dynamic of SCDP). The way that Joan and Peggy handle their respective situations truly showcases just how Read more
With Fifty Shades of Grey fever sweeping the nation, we've all been buzzing about which stars we can see as smoldering Christian and naive young Anastasia. Some readers even had suggestions for the supporting players (most notably Elena, aka Mrs. Robinson). To help you mix and match your leads, check out this list of casting suggestions and tell us which guy and gal would make your fantasy Fifty Read more
No movie so encapsulates music snobbery quite as well as High Fidelity. The quippy dialogue owes most of its genius to Nick Hornby, the British writer responsible for the book version, but it's actors like John Cusack and Jack Black who make the delivery so memorable. Put on your Kathleen Turner Overdrive vinyl and let's get this party started with your favorite quotes. "A Cosssssssby sweater." Read more
Remember when disposable cameras were a regular wedding standby? Thanks to technology, photo sharing has definitely grown easier. lLong gone are the days of having to develop film, make copies, and send prints to friends. Now it's as simple as snapping, uploading, and adding a tag. Looking for a simple way to swap event photos with your friends? Here are five easy ways to share: Facebook Read more
In my quest to find a swimsuit that gives my post-baby body plenty of coverage and curves, I've found two solutions: neoprene and nonstop Pilates. Let's go with neoprene for now. The lightweight rubber material, used in scuba gear, helps suck you in and smooth over dimples and rolls, curing you from a case of the jiggles. A wetsuit, however, is not the answer. Enter Lisa Marie Fernandez, the Read more
It's officially barbecuing season, and with this comes tons of burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and beer. To avoid packing on the pounds this Summer, here are some ways to add a healthy spin to your barbecues. Go for homemade guacamole instead of creamy dips: Avocados offer the healthy fats your body needs, which is a much better option than the saturated fats found in dairy-based dips. If Read more
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It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more
I love to camp. And I am, for the most part, pretty OK with whatever the wilderness throws at me. Not the case with everyone — including a few friends of mine who sometimes join me in the outdoor fun. I've learned from them that newbie campers have the most trouble with sleeping outside and abandoning their normal beauty and hygiene regimen. If you know someone like this — or if this is you! Read more
