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Get-Fit Clicks

November 23, 2010 at 2:51 pm , by jbrown

Wow, I’m glad I got a salad for lunch. Eating your fruits and veggies may lower your risk of death from any cause—including heart disease and cancer—by 39%. (WebMD)
Uh-oh! One in four overweight women think they’re at a normal weight. (Yahoo)

Nike is having a big sale on fitness gear—as in up-to-70-off big. (Nike via StyleNotes)

Figure out how long you’d have to walk to work off your favorite Thanksgiving dishes. (One piece of my beloved pecan pie = an almost 5-mile stroll, sigh.) (about.com)

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Get-Fit Clicks

October 26, 2010 at 5:11 pm , by jbrown

* The best and worst Halloween candy (MyHealthNewsDaily)

* Things that need to be in my belly: this light and yummy pumpkin pie smoothie (FitSugar)

* Need new workout clothes? Check out Sports Authority’s Friends & Family Sale (Style Notes)

* Eat, drink, and be healthy this Thanksgiving by participating in a turkey trot near you (Active.com)

* Things that need to be in my belly part 2: Baked spiced apple chips (Oh She Glows)

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5 Beauty Bargains for Fall

September 16, 2010 at 4:03 pm , by Catherine LeFebvre

I know you’ve all been taking Erica and Mandy’s beauty lessons to heart (I certainly did). To keep your new look gorgeous, we rounded up these 5 great deals from savings.com:

Smashbox
Get $15 off any order of $75 or more, plus free shipping
Our Pick: Evening Chic Beauty Collection, Eyelights shadow palette

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ELF
Get 10% off your entire order
Our Pick: Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

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Spalook
Get 20% off your first order
Our Pick: Ojon Rub-Out Dry Cleanser

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TimeToSpa
20% off all orders
Our Pick: Bliss Sugar Scrub

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Stila
Get 20% off your first purchase
Our Pick: Lip & Cheek Stain

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How To Reform Your Picky, Junk Food Eater

August 26, 2010 at 6:50 am , by Tara Bench

It’s so green. I hate vegetables. I want meatballs, only!  Does any of this sound familiar? Then you may be one of the many mothers out there who think pleasing the picky eaters at your table is next to impossible. And, be assured, there are lots of you.  In fact I just spoke to TV stations across the country – from Atlanta, to Kansas City, to Salt Lake City – to share the good news:  every picky eater can be reformed! Here are a few great tips to turn “eww ” into “mmm” in healthy and budget-friendly ways.

Try new, healthier varieties of old favorites. Kids are more likely to dismiss something because it looks foreign to them. A great trick is to replace foods they already eat with the whole grain variety. Chef Boyardee, for instance, now offers some of its most popular pastas in whole grain, so you can serve up a wholesome meal that includes protein, a full serving of vegetables and now whole grains.

Make meals look mini. Smaller serving dishes or bowls are a great illusion.  Kids will think there’s less of a particular serving and it makes it more manageable, when in reality the bowl might just be deeper or the meal piled on.

Decorate your food. Think about throwing a bit of shaved cheese on top of the meal.  It can help divert attention from what the cheese is supplementing, and add flavor.

Get kids involved in preparation. Kids are more likely to eat something they’ve helped prepare. Set them up with small tasks, like peeling or measuring (or shaving that cheese!). Cooking with kids teaches them a skill, gets them invested in their meal, and is time well-spent together. Also, let them have ownership over some of their food decisions.

Make snacking smart, healthy and fun. It’s tempting to go for the cookies and sweets for that after school snack, but that can make kids hyped-up on sugar and too full for dinner.  Try to offer snacks that pack in protein and flavor like Sabra Hummus’ 2 oz servings paired with SunChips multigrain snacks (18 grams of whole grains per serving) or Tostitos Scoops (8 grams per serving). The dipping and scooping add an element of activity to these perfect sized snacks.

Don’t break the bank.  Remember that eating healthy doesn’t have be a financial burden. In fact, the free site ShopAtHome.com has the largest collection (over 1,200!) of printable grocery coupons, as well as coupons to your favorite restaurants and even free products samples.

If you have a picky eater, what are some of your tricks?

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5 Amazing Deals on Swimwear

July 8, 2010 at 4:27 pm , by Megan Finnegan

The nation-wide heatwave might have you lunging for the nearest body of water, and luckily we’ve got fantastic deals on swimsuits for your whole family from Savings.com. Hit the beach, pool or backyard sprinkler in style.

 

Land’s End
Get up to 40% off men, women and kid’s swimwear
Our pick: Women’s Regular All-over Control Slender Demi Swimsuit

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Tilly’s
Save 60-90% on women’s clearance swimwear
Our pick: FOX Daredevil Women’s Swimsuit Set

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Lane Bryant
Save 40% off swimwear
Our pick: Plunge Ikat Print Swimdress

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Speedo
Save 25% on your highest priced item
Our pick: Printed 1-piece

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Swimsuitsforall.com
Receive 20% any purchase
Our pick: Leafy Green Halter Tankini with Matching Sarong

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4 Awesome Deals on Summer Bags and Luggage

June 25, 2010 at 11:59 am , by Catherine LeFebvre

Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, our friends at Savings.com gave us these great deals on bags and luggage. Travel in style, or just show up at the beach or lake a little trendier:

eBags
Get $25 off all orders of $100 or more
Our Pick: Picnic Plus Tremont Bag

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Luggage Online
Get 10% off any order of $100 or more
Our Pick: Samsonite 29-Inch Expandable Spinner

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SnapTotes
Get 10% off all purchases of $75 or more
Our Pick: Photo Beach Bag

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DSW
Get 10-60% off all brands and styles of handbags
Our Pick: Poppie Jones Crossbody

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5 Deals for Father’s Day

June 3, 2010 at 2:32 pm , by Catherine LeFebvre

When it comes to getting gifts, my dad’s requests usually vary from the oh-so-creative “nothing” to the super-practical “save your money.” So when our friends at Savings.com put together their favorite discount codes and coupons for Father’s Day presents, I figured I’d at least be sure to get the second part right. Here are the picks:

Sharper Image
Save $15 on any purchase of $125
Suggested gift: Remote Control Drink Float

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Electronics Expo
Get 20% off all GPS Units and Cameras
Suggested Gift: Panasonic Lumix Camera

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Wine.com
Save $10 on every purchase of $150 or more
Suggested Gift: Golf and Wine Double Eagle Edition

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Gander Mountain
$5 off every $50 you spend with free shipping
Suggested Gift: Gerber Fish Flik Multi-Plier

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Snapfish
20% off all Father’s Day items
Suggested Gift: Digital Photo Frame

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