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Children Book: Read with Max the English Lab | August 23, 2011

Did you know 42 million people move each year in the U.S. – 1 in 4 adults?  Relocation ranks as one of the third most stressful events in someone’s life.

Children may react to moving in different ways. Some kids may be alright, but many may become depressed because they feel the process is horrible. The key to making the move a success with kids is to GET THEM INVOLVED! Be upbeat and open from the start. Talk to your children as much as possible. Make them come up with ideas on how to make moving better and easier. Make your … Read More »


 

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Dr. Margaret Cochran
 
 
 
 

5 Lessons: Getting and Keeping Romantic Love | August 23, 2011

So how’s your love life? Is it stellar or does it suck like a bucket of tics?

If by chance yours falls into the latter category, know that you are not alone. In fact, of all the questions you send me, inquiries about romantic relationships are always at the top of the list.

So I decided enough already, let’s get to it. And so today’s article was born: romantic love, What it is, What it isn’t, How to get it and How to keep it!

That famous chanteuse Tina Turner of Ike and Tina Turner fame, once musically posed the … Read More »


 

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Suzanne Crumbacher
 
 
 
 

Fashion and Beauty Interest Already Emerging After ‘One Day’ | August 23, 2011

Based on the international best-selling novel by David Nichols, One Day, starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, premiered in theaters last Friday on August 19, 2011.  Although weekend box office stats can not be completely determined until Monday afternoon, by Saturday there were already indicators that One Day was not going to meet the expectations of movie critics and its producer, Focus Features.  It ranked fourth at the box office among competing Friday released films, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World taking first — more than doubling One Day‘s gross earnings (see boxofficemojo.com for complete weekend box office stats).

One Day‘s less than victorious gross earnings does not at … Read More »


 

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Beatriz Alegria
 
 
 
 

Back to work? Pamper yourself with Les Fleurs d´Été, by CHANEL! | August 23, 2011

Are you already back from your well-deserved holidays? Are you definitely suffering from acute Mid-August Crises In The City? Don´t you worry, it happens to all of us! So, in order to cheer you up, why not head and try to take grasp of some of Chanel´s Beauty summer collection!

Having myself spent my holidays in Paris, I swear that those nail polishes alone helped me to see differently the tons of emails that were awaiting for me… C´est la vie en corale!

A beautiful palette of flower-garden-inspired shades brings a fresh vibrancy to all types of skin with the limited-edition CHANEL … Read More »


 

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Denise Tong
 
 
 
 

Charity Scavenger Hunt Through NYC: September 24 | August 22, 2011

There’s no better way to experience autumn in New York than by enjoying the crisp outdoors, visiting different neighborhoods, engaging in friendly competition, and helping the community–all at once! On Saturday, September 24, join the AmAsian Race, a four-hour scavenger hunt that will give a nod to a variety of Asian cultures and take each team through numerous Manhattan neighborhoods. Teams will consist of 3-6 members, so gather a group together or enter as an individual and meet new people.

Registration is open through September 10; spots are limited.

Date: Saturday, September 24
Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m. for the race; awards ceremony to follow
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Summer Meals: Roasted Corn with Chiles, Limes and Parmesan Cheese | August 22, 2011

Roasted Corn with Chiles, Limes and Parmesan Cheese

By: Robin Donovan and Juliana Gallin, authors of The Lazy Gourmet: Magnificent Meals Made Easy

INGREDIENTS:

6 ears of corn, unhusked

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Juice of 1 lime, plus 4 lime wedges for serving

1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives

1 jalapeño, seeded, finely diced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3 ounces (about 1 cup) finely grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450° F.

Place unhusked corn on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.

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Tracey Velt
 
 
 
 

Build Your Personalized Wardrobe Checklist | August 22, 2011

I can’t tell you the number of wardrobe checklists I’ve seen over the years and the truth is they’re just guidelines that can help you find your missing pieces, but they aren’t the end-all be-all. After all, a mom in Florida doesn’t need the same wardrobe basics as a career woman in Denver.

But, if you want a wardrobe checklist suitable for my mother, check out the one at REAL SIMPLE magazine. I mean, seriously, who wears this stuff? I don’t see myself donning a cotton waffle robe. Wardrobe basic, uh, no. And, … Read More »


 

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Babysitters Can Share a Love of Reading Too! | August 19, 2011

Books create a special bond between babysitters and children. Books can enhance children’s listening skills, help them learn to read, introduce them to new concepts and even help calm fussy children.

Here are a few tips for sharing “Book Time” while at home with the children in your care.

1. Find a comfortable place to sit away from distractions. Turn off the television, put away video games or computers. Just piling several pillows in the corner of a room and sitting on the floor makes a wonderful “nook” to read.

2. If you babysit often for the children, set aside … Read More »