Health and Beauty

6 Ways to Create a Great Home Gym For Less

Posted January 16, 2009 - 21:06 by Linsey Knerl

Frugal Living, Health and Beauty, DIY

If your New Year’s Resolutions involve exercising a bit more, you’re not alone. While the fitness industry won’t see as big a boom as they are used to this year, there’s still lots of money to be made. Before you sign up for the next big fitness trend, consider checking out these six ways to buff up at home for less.

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How to Avoid Putting on Recession Pounds

Posted January 12, 2009 - 03:33 by Fred Lee

Lifestyle, Health and Beauty, Green Living, Food and Drink

During hard times, eating cheap food may seem to make sense, but it can be more costly to us in the long run.

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A Simple Remedy for the Economic Blues

Posted January 9, 2009 - 03:07 by Fred Lee

Lifestyle, Health and Beauty

During these trying times, a little physical activity can go a long way to lifting your spirits, and might even make you smarter.

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Frugal Fashion: Look Chic All Year Long with Post Season Holiday Wear

Posted January 8, 2009 - 06:00 by Myscha Theriault

Health and Beauty

Ever taken an objective look at the holiday wear items that hit the market starting in October?The truth is many of them are a decent deal even before the clearance sales start. In fact, I once scored a fantastic flouncy crepe tank sheath for ten bucks by combining a department store pseudo sale with an exceptional newspaper coupon to the same store. Right now though, the clearance deals still going on at many of the major first run stores just may be too good to pass up. What if you miss out? Well they should be hitting the Marshall's, Ross and TJ Max circuit shortly thereafter. Want a peek at my ten favorite “use them all year long” items? Read on.

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Getting Rid of Acne

Posted January 4, 2009 - 00:39 by Andrea Dickson

Health and Beauty

There isn't one sure-fire method for getting rid of acne, because the types and causes of acne are varied. While a good skin care regimen can help prevent the most mild forms of acne, if you are really suffering from painful pimples that aren't responding to nice soaps or infomercial remedies, you might want to consult a dermatologist.

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Six Painless Ways to Cut Calories

Posted January 2, 2009 - 12:35 by Myscha Theriault

Health and Beauty, Food and Drink

You didn't think I was going to preach deprivation after my recent post on rejecting traditional resolutions, did you? Perish the thought. If going without isn't on your list of things to try this month, consider these six painless strategies for shaving calories where you won't even notice they're gone.

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Treat yourself to SELF with a free subscription

Posted December 5, 2008 - 08:35 by Paul Michael

Freebies, Health and Beauty

Quick deal to start the weekend off just right. SELF magazine is giving away FREE subscriptions to their popular women's publication. Covering everything from fitness and food to health and beauty, it's a great magazine for this price.

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Roundup: Thanksgiving Survival

Posted November 23, 2008 - 22:47 by Lynn Truong

Health and Beauty, Food and Drink

clay turkey

'Tis the season for family and food, but also family and food-related stress. Here are some tips that will help get you through the next few months with grace, beauty, and health.

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Would you stop coloring your hair?

Posted November 20, 2008 - 17:01 by Andrea Dickson

Health and Beauty

At 31, I sometimes feel like I should be wearing bold, daring colors and multiple nose rings, but the truth is, I'm too lazy to maintain an eccentric personal style. I wear black not because I am chic, but because I spill coffee down the front of my shirt every single morning. So allowing my body to do the things that it seems ready to do is a natural choice. That includes growing out my gray hair.

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Will A Dental Discount Plan Save You Money?

Posted November 14, 2008 - 17:42 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Health and Beauty, Budgeting, Consumer Affairs

Those of us without traditional dental insurance may have been tempted to buy a dental “discount” plan. On paper, it looks good. In practicality, it could save you some, or more likely, little at all.

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