Sep
3
2010
You don’t have to be an A-lister to get the inside scoop on how to look fabulous. We asked stylists for their best advice on chic dressing, so that you can look like you were styled by the pros—even if the only event you’re dressing for is another day at the office.
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Sep
2
2010
When buying groceries at the store, shop the perimeter — that’s where you’ll find the healthiest food.
When choosing vegetables, fresh is always best. If prices are high and produce is out of season, frozen vegetables are an alternative. Canned veggies, while not as good as fresh or frozen, are an OK alternative. “Rinse them well so you get rid of up to 90% of the sodium,” Cormier said.
Try quinoa. “It’s this up-and-coming whole grain that more and more people are finally catching onto,” Cormier said. “It’s a superfood because it’s a protein and a fiber.” It’s also versatile — use it in salads, stir-fry and tabbouleh, among other things.
Make your own window box so you can grow your own herbs and spices year-round.
Before you go shopping, make a list. Organize it according to categories like fruits, vegetables, protein, whole grains, snacks and fluids. “If you see a balance on the piece of paper, that means that your grocery cart is going to be more balanced,” Cormier said.
When buying groceries at the store, shop the perimeter — that’s where you’ll find the healthiest food.
When choosing vegetables, fresh is always best. If prices are high and produce is out of season, frozen vegetables are an alternative. Canned veggies, while not as good as fresh or frozen, are an OK alternative. “Rinse them well so you get rid of up to 90% of the sodium,” Cormier said.
Try quinoa. “It’s this up-and-coming whole grain that more and more people are finally catching onto,” Cormier said. “It’s a superfood because it’s a protein and a fiber.” It’s also versatile — use it in salads, stir-fry and tabbouleh, among other things.
Make your own window box so you can grow your own herbs and spices year-round.
Before you go shopping, make a list. Organize it according to categories like fruits, vegetables, protein, whole grains, snacks and fluids. “If you see a balance on the piece of paper, that means that your grocery cart is going to be more balanced,” Cormier said.
Sep
2
2010
Loan consolidation is the process of taking multiple loans from different lenders or sources, and combining them into a single loan. Consolidation does not raise or lower the amount of the debt owed. However, it does make other changes. If one currently make multiple payments, then that will be reduced to one. If the current loans are at a variable interest rate, the consolidated loan will be at a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. With student loans, you can only consolidate once unless you take on additional student loans.
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Sep
1
2010
It’s practically a rite of passage for an adolescent girl to stand in a dressing room, red-faced, While Mom and the saleslady search for her first bra. However, even as we grow older—and more comfortable with our curves—finding the perfect undergarments can still feel a bit like an unsolved mystery.
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Aug
31
2010
Consumer concern over energy may have eased a bit with the fall in oil prices late last year, but cutting back on energy consumption is still a big priority. The good news is that many home energy-saving strategies are really easy to pull off. What’s more, the ones that are pricey and/or labor-intensive are typically the ones that pay off the most in the long haul—and make you feel like a responsible citizen.
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Aug
31
2010
If you want younger, better looking skin, think beyond the sunscreen (but use that too) and tinker with your diet. “Good nutrition is a fundamental building block of healthy skin,” says Leslie Baumann, MD, a dermatologist in Miami Beach. The natural ingredients in food help do everything from speed the pace of exfoliation to protect skin from the UV damage that causes brown spots and wrinkles. Here, 7 everyday foods that are guaranteed to make you glow.