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Do You Protect Your Eyes When You Exercise?

I once doled out $120 for a pair of sunglasses designed specifically for runners. I wore them once during a marathon and haven’t used them since. I bought them after reading several articles about the importance of eyewear for long distance runners. I worried about my cornea’s being burned while running in sunny conditions and the increase risk of cancer associated with lack of proper eyewear, so I bought the sunglasses… and now I barely use them partially because I can never find them when I need them and partially because I don’t enjoy having to constantly fiddle with them … Continue reading →

Glamorous, Dramatic Christmas Decorating

This year, a common theme in Christmas decorating designs is glamor, from shiny satin Christmas stockings to glimmering globes and baubles in bowls. Drama is another big element, as evidenced by over-sized ornaments and bold color schemes. Many current holiday designs are using textures and colors that give an essence of romance, using a combination of shimmer, sparkle, and softness. Even if you don’t plan to replace all your existing Christmas decorations, you might want to add some of these special touches throughout your home. Even if you have already started (or finished) decorating, you can add a few dramatic … Continue reading →

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Three Days Left

Are you getting excited? I am but I still have quite a bit to do. Are you getting lots of stuff crossed off your lists? If you have yet to do the following, today is a good day, because time is running out! Shopping Finish shopping for fresh foods. They won’t be any fresher sitting in the store for another day than they will be in your home, so get it out of the way before your favorite store becomes a total madhouse. While you’re at the store, it’s probably a good idea to pick up some pain reliever and … Continue reading →

Five Tips for Affordable Autumn Decorating

Try these simple affordable autumn touches to get your home ready for fall: Color, of Course Adding great autumn color is almost always first on the list, but try to find new places to inject warm color. Try lining your shelves with fabric or adding a runner in the front hall to add warmth and softness. Fall Flowers Mums or “pot mums” come in gorgeous colors just right for this season. You can purchase potted mums in decorative containers or simply pick up some in a plain flowerpot and select your own planters. Fresh flowers always add charm. Simple Centerpiece … Continue reading →

Mono in Pregnancy

When we are pregnant, we tend to worry about catching viruses or other infections. Illnesses that didn’t seem like a big deal suddenly take on new urgency. Mono is one common illness that may be encountered during pregnancy. Fortunately, it rarely poses a great danger for the developing baby. According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, there is no increased chance of miscarriage or birth defects when the mother is infected with mono during pregnancy. Mononucleosis is spread through close contact, for example by saliva. This is how Mono got the nickname, “The Kissing Disease.” It tends to … Continue reading →

Entertaining Tips: Simple Decorating

Do you wish you could have the perfect tablecloth for every event? Maybe you would also like to have cloth napkins to match. Well, you can make your own very simply, without spending a lot of money, and then you will have several sets to choose from, so you’ll always have the perfect color for every get together. A new flat twin sheet only costs about $5.00 on sale. All you have to do is trim away the excess, hem the edges, and press the sheet. Use the leftover fabric to make cloth napkins, following the tablecloth method, just on … Continue reading →