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Automotive    ( top )

Get to know the facts before you spend money on auto insurance


(ARA) - Don't you wish there were classes on subjects such as mortgages, taxes, auto insurance or even saving for retirement? How many times have you looked for background information on each of these issues?

Bridal    ( top )

How to add classic traditions to a modern wedding


(ARA) - Every bride remembers the age-old saying, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue," and considers how to incorporate these elements into her wedding.

Business And Careers    ( top )

Spend time on your carpet playing, not cleaning


(ARA) - As your daughter recounts her exciting day at school, your eyes widen in fear as her demonstrating arms wildly swing around and connect with the glass of juice - full of course - on the counter. Before you have a chance to react, both juice and glass splash down to the carpet below. The good news: The carpet prevented the glass from breaking. The bad news: You're once again cleaning a bright stain out of the carpet.

Community Cares    ( top )

Ten tips for living more sustainably in 2010


(ARA) - The beginning of a new year - and a new decade - is the time many people pledge to live differently. For many, that change means living a more sustainable lifestyle. Sustainability, once only a buzz word, is now fast becoming the way to live consciously.

Education    ( top )

Five vital skills for kids and tips for teaching them


(ARA) - It's no surprise that mothers want the best for their children, but are they setting the bar too high when it comes to their own expectations of themselves as parents? One in three mothers admit to setting expectations for themselves as parents that are "unrealistic," according to the Moms Straight Talk on Parenting survey conducted by the Pepperidge Farm Goldfish brand.

Family Living    ( top )

Simple steps to reduce pet dander and dust mite allergens in the home and classroom


(ARA) - Now that school is in full swing, children are spending less time on the playground and more time indoors with each other. With the constant interaction of classroom projects, gym class and story time, one important concern that is often overlooked is indoor allergens from pet dander and dust mites.

Fashion Beauty Fitness    ( top )

Fast beauty hints for today's time-pressed moms


(ARA) - With today's hectic lifestyles, time is often hard to come by. As many of us try to juggle multiple responsibilities, the thing that often gets the least attention is our beauty regimen.

Food Recipes Entertaining    ( top )

Buying from bulk bins saves cents, makes sense


(ARA) - When you hear the term "bulk," do you envision cases and 5 gallon containers, and say to yourself, "I just don't need that much of anything?" You probably don't. But "bulk" means something completely different in food stores -- it refers to how the store offers the product, not how much you have to buy. Actually, one of the advantages of buying in bulk is that you can get as little or as much of a product as you want - literally a pinch or a pound.

Gift Ideas    ( top )

Help your flower girl be her best on your big day


(ARA) - Children can add so much to a wedding day - from the ring bearer toddling down the aisle carrying a pillow with precious cargo, to the flower girl who sweetly perfumes your path to the altar by dropping tender petals in her wake. As special as you feel on your wedding day, you'll want even your littlest helpers to share in the feeling and know that you appreciate them.

Green Living    ( top )

Green your spring cleaning routine


(ARA) - Do you feel like Mother Nature set up camp in your home over the winter? Cold winter months spent indoors often translate to dirt and clutter buildup around the house. And, if you're like television personality Hannah Keeley, with those first few warm spring days comes the irrepressible urge to throw open the windows and get down and dirty with some serious spring cleaning.

Health And Wellness    ( top )

Rediscovering the joys of shared meals


(ARA) - Having a family meal isn't easily accomplished these days. Busy schedules, long work hours and even technology make it feel easier to simply grab a meal and go, rather than take the time to sit everyone down together around the table.

Home Decorating    ( top )

The curse of carpet: Alternative flooring options


(ARA) - While many homeowners like the warmth and comfort of carpeted floors, they are often hit with the harsh reality that carpet comes with a host of problems. Besides being very difficult to clean, carpeted floors can also be a health concern. Bacteria, dust, dirt and odors can easily become imbedded in carpeting and beyond the reach of vacuuming. What's more, homeowners with carpet could also run into problems when trying to sell their home; many new homebuyers prefer the more modern look of hardwood flooring or other comparable options.

Home Improvement    ( top )

Greening your home to improve health and save money


(ARA) - You can just smell it. You install new carpeting in your home, and the air in your living room takes on a brash, chemical scent. That can't be good.

Hot Topics    ( top )

Entering the third dimension - the best 3D technology bets for 2010


(ARA) - For years, 3D technology was limited to amusement park attractions and comic books. But in 2010, 3D is everywhere -- even in your living room.

Kitchen Bed Bath    ( top )

The land of make-believe: Creating playful kids' rooms on a budget


(ARA) - Most parents can relate: Redecorating your child's room often turns out to be far more challenging than freshening up the decor in other areas of your home. After all, kids have their own personalities and tastes - and what you like might not mesh with their ideas of the world's coolest bedrooms.

Lawn And Garden    ( top )

Make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood


(ARA) - Curb appeal is something homeowners always have tucked into the back of their minds, even if they aren't planning on selling or moving any time soon.

Money And Finance    ( top )

SEO expert gives tips on how to improve the visibility of your business on the Web


(ARA) - The business world has always been competitive, but in today's strained economy, business owners have to be tougher and savvier than ever. Danny DeMichele, founder of the Internet marketing agency eVisibility, notes that when you add in the factor of rapidly changing technology, if you're not paying attention, your business can be left in the dust.

Pets    ( top )

Simple updates and regular cleaning keeps homes healthy for people and pets


(ARA) - Family pets cherish the home environment - it's where they curl up on the living room floor, wait patiently for a treat in the kitchen, and patrol the halls making sure loved ones are safe and sound. Although pets are undeniably loveable, the animal dander and other allergens that accompany these furry friends can jeopardize the well-being of those in the home.

Real Estate    ( top )

A retirement home that helps pay for itself


(ARA) - With today's record low real estate prices and attractive mortgage rates, now may be a good time to think about investing in a second home that ultimately can be used as your permanent residence upon retirement. By taking a "buy-and-rent" approach before you're ready to retire, your new home will actually have partly paid for itself by the time you're ready to move into it.

Seasonal    ( top )

Beat the 'winter bulge' by making smart nutritional decisions


(ARA) - The winter temptations of hot chocolate, mashed potatoes, warm pumpkin pie and other enticing treats can launch you into a comfort zone. But they can also make your New Year's getting-in-shape resolutions harder to achieve. This year, get ahead of the "winter bulge" by making smart, healthy and nutritional decisions.

Senior Living    ( top )

What will you do to stop diabetes? Know your risk


(ARA) - Are you 45 years of age or older? Have you ever had high blood pressure? Did you have gestational diabetes while pregnant? Does anyone in your family have diabetes? If so, you may be at risk for one of the nation's deadly diseases - diabetes.

Tech Talk And Innovation    ( top )

The new love rules: Even love letters have gone digital


(ARA) - For centuries, people have expressed their words of love and affection through love letters, a meaningful tradition that continues to this day. Though much has changed since the days of Shakespearean sonnets, love letters are still a personal and inexpensive way to show someone special you care. Today, jobs, family and jam-packed schedules mean that not everyone has time to sit down and pen the perfect sonnet - which helps explain the recent trend of love letters going digital.

Travel    ( top )

Find a family fun-for-all in Orlando


(ARA) - Water parks, amusement rides, world-class golf courses, excellent restaurant opportunities, top-notch theater and musical performances, and great weather are just a few of the reasons American families investigate Orlando, Fla. for a vacation.

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