February 2010 Blog Posts (56)

Hassle Free Beauty Tips For Hardworking Women

Does just thinking about your workload make you want to curl up into a ball and nap the day away? Does the thought cutting your hair ultra-short make you cringe, but also give you a sense of relief, considering the time it will save you in your morning routine? Fear no more, for these quick and easy beauty tips will surely alleviate some stress you experience every morning as you prepare to start your… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 26, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Setting Video Game Guidelines For Your Children

Setting guidelines for video games can be difficult. Most kids would

play for hours - at least until the bathroom or the refrigerator calls

them away. So how do you determine what is fair and safe for your child?

Time Limits

Your child may prefer to spend every waking moment plugged… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 26, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Living Romantically

One of the books that has had the biggest impact on my life I never read. Back in the 1980s, Jane Seymour was a popular actress. She had sprung to fame as a 007 Bond girl and then cemented her romantic image with Christopher Reeve in the time-traveling romance, Somewhere in Time, and with Anthony Andrews in The Scarlet Pimpernel. She followed those up with many tv mini-series like East of Eden, and finally in the 1990s, she was Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Sometime around 1986, Seymour wrote a…

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Added by J. Lenora Bresler on February 25, 2010 at 6:05pm — 1 Comment

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1) You must be a Woman To Woman Magazine Online Member to enter. Entrants must live in Polk County, Florida.… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 25, 2010 at 3:30pm — 11 Comments

Do You Have A High Resting Pulse Rate?

What does your pulse rate say about you? According to a new study, it could indicate whether you’re at greater risk for heart disease. A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health showed that a high resting pulse rate may be a marker for an increased risk of heart disease and heart attack.

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Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 25, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Burn More Calories During Your Walk

Are you a dedicated fitness walker who’s stopped seeing benefits? Unfortunately, if you walk at the same speed for the same amount of time each day your body eventually adapts and you stop getting those all-important fitness gains. The key jumpstarting your walking plan is to add a little intensity and variety to your workout - so you can start experiencing real results. Here’s how to burn more… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 25, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Tools For Building Self-Confidence

We’ve all had our confidence level tested. How many of us feel completely comfortable entering a room of people we’ve never met? How about public speaking, would you be the one to jump at the chance to make a presentation or say a speech? Have you ever been put in a new situation that you’re unfamiliar with and then start to question your abilities?

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Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 25, 2010 at 10:52am — No Comments

Lifetime Wellness Centers

My name is Ashley and I work at this amazing exercise place in Lakeland Florida! I have so much fun working here, and really enjoy watching people decide to change their lives by incorporating exercise into their schedule. The link to our website is below, and if you have any questions for me at all, I would be more than happy to answer! www.Lifetimewellnessusa.com

Added by Ashley Lynn Brewis on February 25, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

Absolutely Positive!

We all need to hear good things about ourselves. Sometimes we wish the people we come in contact with on a daily basis would give us a few good words, or a compliment, or a word of encouragement or even a smile. However, there might be times that just might not happen.

So why wait?

You talk to yourself all of the time. Are you aware of what…

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on February 24, 2010 at 9:49pm — No Comments

The Meaning of Our Most Beloved Flowers

FLORIOLOGY: The Meaning of Flowers

In an earlier blog for…

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Added by J. Lenora Bresler on February 24, 2010 at 5:27pm — 1 Comment

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Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 23, 2010 at 2:30pm — 2 Comments

How Working Moms Can Make Time For Marriage

Working moms want to have working marriages, and one of the challenges many face is how to carve out time with their spouse. Between the demands of raising a family and pleasing a boss, your primary relationship can get lost in the shuffle. As you shuttle children to soccer practice and projects between departments, it's not uncommon for days to go by when the most meaningful… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 23, 2010 at 5:30am — No Comments

10 Rainy Day Activities for Kids

"Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day!" The familiar lyrics of that old lament were most likely thought up by some frazzled mother with a handful of edgy, house-bound kids. It seems like good old Mother Nature is subject to mood swings, too - so it's imperative that you know what to do when she's acting irrationally and forcing your active little ones to stay inside.…

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Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 22, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Are You Working Out Too Much??

Exercise may be a good thing, but if taken to the extreme it can lead to burnout. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to push yourself to achieve fitness goals, but when exercise becomes excessive or compulsive it can cause problems. Exercise normally decreases stress levels, but when taken to the extreme it can increase levels of stress hormones such as cortisol. Don’t get caught up in the vicious cycle of… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 22, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Hairstyles That Look More Youthful

Having the wrong hairstyle can make you look older – much older. Think of the bouffant hairstyle or the too tight librarian bun that instantly makes a woman still in her prime look ten years older. One of the quickest ways to turn back the hands of time is to get a more flattering hairstyle. If youthful hair is your goal, here are some young looking hairstyles that can give your face - and your… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 22, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Energy Shots: A Dangerous New Trend?

They’re one of the fastest growing beverages in the drink market. Energy drink shots are a way to get a blast of caffeine in a quick, concentrated form. College kids are using them to get extra energy to stay up late cramming for exams. More disturbingly, some students are chugging them down with alcohol to offset the sleepiness that comes with drinking. There’s so much concern about the safety of energy… Continue

Added by Woman to Woman Magazine on February 22, 2010 at 4:11pm — No Comments

Groover Exterminating, Inc Press Release

After 45 years of serving Polk County Florida, Groover Exterminating, Inc. is proud to announce it is a member in good standing of QualityPro, the mark of excellence in pest management. As a member of this exclusive program, Groover Exterminating, Inc. has placed itself in the top echelon of pest management companies in the nation.

QualityPro companies voluntarily ascribe to a set of qualifications that go above and beyond…

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Added by Debbie M Groover on February 22, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

The Tiger Woods Apology

As a psychotherapist who has had the privilege of training with Patrick Carnes, the top professional in the field of sex addiction and the director of the treatment center where Tiger Woods is allegedly in treatment, I have been appalled as I listen to the commentary of the media and even professionals in my field about his apology. The criticism has been harsh and at times misguided.…

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Added by Amy Warren on February 21, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Downsizing Tips to Ease Transion for Mom & Dad

As a new blogger, I would like to share with you one of my passions which is helping seniors. It appears the beginning of the year is when many seniors decide it is time to downsize. Whether you are 25 or 65, moving can be stressful and a traumatic experience for seniors. Exchanging the family home where many fond memories were shared with family for smaller…

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Added by Becky Bywater on February 20, 2010 at 12:32pm — No Comments

Current Trends in Big Business We are Tragically Unaware of

The inherent greed and drive of commercialized business has left a legacy that will soon prove to be irreversable. I am speaking of the practice of making money and profit at the expense of future quality of life.

There are so many areas to point out, but for today I will zero in on the use of synthetic estrogens.It is a well known fact that these hormones are used in…

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Added by Michele Badanek LMT, MA#54023 on February 20, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments