August 30, 2011 in Lifestyle
There is hardly a single area of modern life that has not been touched by the Internet in some way. Even the simple phrase "going to school" has taken on an entirely new meaning with the advent of online schools. Adult learners in search of post-secondary or professional development credits were the early consumers of online education services, but now students of all ages can learn anywhere an Internet connection can be found....
August 30, 2011 in Home and Garden
Parents are moving in with their adult children. College grads are coming home to Mom and Dad. Siblings are moving in with one another after a home foreclosure. Across America, the need for home design that supports multi-generational living is on the rise....
August 29, 2011 in Food
(Family Features) Desserts can seem even sweeter when dressed especially for the occasion. Serving unique flower and butterfly-topped cupcakes for a garden-themed party, monogrammed cookies for a family reunion, or a show-stopper birthday cake definitely makes the celebration more memorable. Even without a dab of decorating experience, dazzling results can be created in your own ...
August 29, 2011 in Food
Ingredients 4-cavity Round Cookie Treat Pan Sugar Cookie Dough for Cookie Pop Pans (available on www.wilton.com) Cookie Sticks Leaf Green Icing Color Royal icing (recipe available on www.wilton.com) 2 cans (16 ounces ea.) White Decorator Icing White, Bright Yellow, Yellow, Bright Pink, Light Pink, Bright Blue, Blue, Bright Green Sugar Sheets! Edible Decorating Paper 4-inch ...
August 29, 2011 in Health Tips, Money Tips, Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs can be very expensive. However, there are ways to save money when purchasing your medications. Consider the following tips: Always ask your doctor for generics. Many times brand-name medications are prescribed, even though a similar generic drug could be prescribed that would treat your condition just as well for much less money. If ...
August 27, 2011 in Tobacco & Alcohol Issues
Most Americans drink. In fact, national surveys have shown that more than half of all Americans consumed alcohol within the past 30 days. Drinking small amounts of alcohol can actually be healthy. People who consume one drink per day actually have a lower risk of developing heart disease than do non-drinkers. On the other hand, ...
August 25, 2011 in Asthma
How can I treat my asthma with medications? Asthma is typically treated with inhalers; however, not all inhalers are the same. Knowing the differences and what to expect from your inhaler is the key to managing asthma. Inhalers fall into 2 general categories, inhalers for managing asthma attacks and inhalers for preventing asthma attacks. What ...
August 25, 2011 in Tobacco & Alcohol Issues
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking resulting in social, medical or financial problems. With alcohol abuse, you fail to fulfill responsibilities at work, school or home. You may engage in dangerous drinking situations, such as drinking while driving. You may experience legal problems associated with alcohol use, but continue drinking despite problems. Alcohol abuse ...
