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Monthly Archives: November 2012
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‘Tis the Season for Christmas Cookies
The weather outside is nearing frightful, and your fireplace is looking delightful. So are those Christmas cookie recipes you’ve been itching to drag out. As December rolls in, so do the holiday festivities– with cookies and all! For the last …
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8 Websites to Spark Motivation
Sometimes you just need that little extra push to get you motivated. Whether your goals are to improve your health, advance in your career, or think more positively, these sites offer special insight that ignites the spark inside you. …
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Your Medical Checkup Guide
Prevention is the best medicine and it begins with a healthy lifestyle. It’s also important to head to your doctor for routine physical exams. Schedule annual checkups will help detect early signs of disease and knowing which exams to get …
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What Truly Motivates Us?
Incentives? Punishment? What really motivates us to be more productive? Rewards by nature narrow our focus, but what about the simplicity of the task? If there is no clear set up rules and no definitive solution, the reward/punishment motivation doesn’t …
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What the World Eats
Ever wonder what is truly necessary to feed a family each week? Ever think about how our Western diet influences other cultures? These images are from the book ‘Hungry Planet: What the World Eats’ by Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluision. …
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Give Your Mood a Makeover
Americans are generally optimistic, but we could all benefit from a little mood boost now and again. Researchers in positive psychology have been studying exactly how you can think yourself happy, and the results are pretty mindful. Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, …
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Thanksgiving: The Reason for the Season
Everyone has a reason to love Thanksgiving. Time with family and friends, good food, charity, and time off from work are just a few things that come to mind. This survey gives us a clue as to what makes Thanksgiving …
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Recipes That Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers
The Thanksgiving dinner host often ends up with tons of leftover. Sending plates home with each guest helps to empty out the fridge, but you may still have lots of leftover turkey. If you are looking to transform your leftovers, …
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Cranberry Relish: Go Fresh!
Cranberries provide a pinch of color to your holiday meals, brightening up your plate. The scarlet red berry with a remarkable tartness isn’t just pretty—it’s packed with nutrients known to have anti-inflammatory properties, provide immune support, and cardiovascular benefits. Cranberries …