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Three Ways to Hide Common Household Eyesores

January 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo

Clunky thermostat. Ugly cords. Try these DIY solutions to conceal your home’s most unsightly conundrums.

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Valentine’s Day Eats For You and Your Sweetheart

January 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo

It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is approaching fast. How are you celebrating with your significant other this year? If food is in the equation, make this year special by whipping up a romantic recipe at home instead of going out. The names of the following recipes alone will make you and your partner say,…

Health & Fitness

Motivating Tunes: Choosing the Perfect Workout Music

December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo

Picture this: You’re at the gym, getting some cardio done on a treadmill, when you happen to glance over at someone pumping iron ahead of you. He’s in great shape and shows no signs of stopping, which makes sense once you notice how focused he is. Then, you see his headphones. It makes you wonder…

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Taste Africa With These Flavorful Dishes

December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo

Whether you’re looking to expand your palate or revisit a family favorite, this collection of recipes from the continent of Africa is sure to make your mouth water.

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Tax Returns: Cash in on Tax Savings

December 18, 2017. Cassandra Raposo

What’s your New Year’s resolution? Is it to learn how to get the most out of your tax returns? Okay, perhaps that’s not your New Year’s resolution. But the 2018 tax season is upon us, and while the deadline to file isn’t until April, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you can…

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Healthy Dishes: Yummy Recipes with Healthful Benefits

October 01, 2017. Cassandra Raposo

Fill your diet with superfoods that address women’s health concerns with these flavorful and healthy dishes. 1. Savor the flavor When thinking of building strong bones, a cheesy Italian meal probably doesn’t come to mind. But this spinach and ricotta cannelloni from the National Osteoporosis Foundation is loaded with nutrients such as calcium, iron and…

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Favorite Childhood Foods Reinvented

April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty

If you’re feeling nostalgic, try these “grown-up” versions of childhood foods and feel like a kid again! Gourmet grilled cheese Betty Crocker ups the grilled cheese game with this beer-battered recipe. Hickory-smoked bacon, provolone and cheddar cheese, and an ale-based batter reinvent a childhood staple for grown-up taste buds. For a sophisticated twist, try adding…

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Find Your Flow With Varied Yoga Styles

April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty

More than 36 million people practiced yoga in 2016, according to a Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal study. If you’d like to become one of them, we’ve put together a primer with the help of Andrew Tanner, chief ambassador for Yoga Alliance. His No. 1 piece of advice?  “Look for a studio near you, particularly…

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Gardening Resources to Help Boost Your Blooms

April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty

Spring is here! In the Northeast, many of us just can’t wait to get our hands in the dirt and play in the garden. Whether you’re the kind of gardener who starts with seeds or you just dabble in the occasional potted plant, we’ve got great gardening resources to help you cultivate your green thumb…

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Getting Caught Up With Pokemon Go

February 08, 2017. Dana Laverty

You may have seen them around town: Children, teens, even adults wandering around, only periodically looking up from their smartphones. They’re probably playing one of the hottest games of the app era: Pokemon Go. Q. What in the world is it? A. Pokemon Go (iOS, Android) is an augmented-reality game released in July 2016 by…