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Diets Review

It’s no secret that women are constantly trying to lose weight, and there are no shortages of diet gurus and supplement companies ready to take advantage of this.  They want your attention and money in exchange for promises of a slim waistline and amazing abs.  So, with the multitude of diet plans, weight loss supplements [...]

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BE Artist – Tje Austin

From the stage, Tje Austin emanates the sort of playful charm and reserved “cool” found in such iconic artists as Sammy Davis Jr., Al Green, and, more recently, Maxwell and John Legend.  His coy smile, witty banter and smooth vocals explain why audiences remain entranced by his sound from start to finish. It is quite [...]

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Life Out of Balance?

Do you sometimes feel like a hamster on a wheel, or like a cat that is chasing its tail? Or are you the one being given most tasks because everyone knows you can handle it, or you just won’t say no?  There is wisdom in giving busy people important responsibilities, because it is true that [...]

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A Delicious Task – Hunt for the Best Austin Cupcake

Anyone who knows me knows I have a major sweet tooth. I was more than delighted to venture out into the city of Austin to indulge in delectable cupcakes. My mission included tasting at least one of the cupcakes recommended by the person behind the register as well as a cupcake of my own curiosity. [...]

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Fashion for New Moms

After my first son was born, I made the (big) mistake of trying on my pre-pregnancy jeans when he was about a week old. Shockingly, they didn’t fit. I don’t mean that they were a little tight; I mean I could hardly pull them over my thighs and the button was about six inches from [...]


 
 

 
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Make Some Anti-Resolutions

There’s something about the New Year that prompts us to examine our lives and purge ourselves of the demons from the previous 12 months. Most of us make plans to shed some weight, quit smoking, or develop ways to better h...
by Megan Davies Mennes
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This New Year’s Eve, Break Out of the Box

There is nothing wrong with dressing up for a party and toasting your nearest and dearest as the clock hits midnight. But with raising kids, the realization that hangovers are not fun, and knowing that bedtime at 10:00 p.m. is ...
by Shanna D. Ducros
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Start Your Own Christmas Traditions

This time of year, it is all too easy to get caught up in the hustle of the holidays.  Endless shopping lists, trips to the mall, company parties, and family functions can make the season feel more like a side-job than a reaso...
by Reba Collins
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Diets Review

It’s no secret that women are constantly trying to lose weight, and there are no shortages of diet gurus and supplement companies ready to take advantage of this.  They want your attention and money in exchange for promises ...
by Alisa Dusan
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Don’t Sweat the Sweet Stuff!

Sometimes a meal just doesn’t feel complete without a little something sweet at the end. Unfortunately, desserts have received a bad reputation over the years as the perpetrator of poor health and weight gain. With the holida...
by Anna Kavich
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Mull It Over – Drinks for the Winter

In many ways, the holiday season is a counter-intuitive time: the days grow shorter, but we push ourselves to accomplish more, fit in more errands, squeeze in more room for crafts and decoration. There’s finally a chill in th...
by Rose Coyle
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Tips for Sanity in Party Planning

The holidays are always hectic, and it seems that as soon as Halloween is over there is a mad dash to New Year’s that leaves many people wondering exactly what happened and swearing that “next year will be different.”  A...
by Megan Winkler
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