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Your Garage – Auto Storage or Junk Closet
<p>Garages have a variety of uses from a place to store your car, to a place for hobbies, but many people use their garages for storage for the many items they no longer need, taking up valuable space they could utilize for something better.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 12, 20092 min read
Keeping Kids Safe in the Car
No matter whether you are on a trip to the corner park, on a long drive to visit the family, or just parked at the market, the safety of the children in your car should be your first concern. Infants, toddlers, and school-aged children under 4’9” should be in an approved child safety seat or booster seat. Older children who have outgrown their booster seats should travel with a lap and shoulder belt and ride in the rear seat of the vehicle until they are at least 13. When the

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20091 min read
Turn On a Greener Light to Save Money
<p>Switch your light bulbs to compact fluorescents (CFL) and you will see clearly that you are saving money and helping the environment. Experts agree that if every American home replaced just one traditional light bulb with a CFL, the country would save more than $600 million dollars a year on energy costs.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20091 min read


Hands-free Driving
<p>With an increasing number of states passing laws making cell phone use during driving illegal without a hands-free device, many people are left wondering why.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20091 min read


Green Gardening
<p>Gardening is a fun hobby for enthusiasts and novices alike who enjoy the planting, nurturing and harvesting of the fruits of their labors.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20092 min read
Composting
<p>According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), yard and food waste together constitute 24 percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste that loads up landfills when it could become useful and environmentally beneficial compost.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20092 min read


Childproofing Your Home
<p>According to the National Safety Council, each year, injuries to children who are hurt in the home result in nearly 20 million visits to physicians and hospitals, 90% of which could be prevented by proper childproofing.</p>

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20092 min read


Truth about Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
<p>MSG as a food ingredient has been the subject of many health studies and much controversy over the years and has caused many restaurants and food suppliers to label their food as MSG free, though that may be misleading. What is MSG exactly and why is it such a problem?</p>

Chef LaLa
May 7, 20091 min read


Eat More, Feel Great, Weigh Less!
<p>Wake up and eat your breakfast… then eat some more! Yes, you should eat, especially if you want to lose weight and stay healthy!</p>

Chef LaLa
Apr 22, 20092 min read
Healthy Cheese?
<p>With the vast majority of the American population, especially kids, lacking enough calcium for strong bones and teeth, it’s time to get creative and find flavorful new ways for your family to get the recommended daily amount.</p>

Chef LaLa
Apr 21, 20092 min read


Go Green for Earth Day and Every Day
<p>This Earth Day, April 22, 2009 will be the 39th celebration of green living and will be the beginning of The Green Generation Campaign™ to get billions to celebrate Earth Day not just on April 22, but every day. Their three core goals focus on finding renewable energy, responsible and sustainable consumption and the creation of millions of jobs.</p>

Chef LaLa
Apr 21, 20092 min read


Summer Vegetables
<p>Summer is almost here and summer vegetables are beginning to arrive in your local supermarkets, specialty markets and farmer’s markets. Experts recommend consuming 5 servings* a day of fruits and vegetables to help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. Summer veggies are not only nutritious and delicious, they’ll help you look and feel your best by providing vitamin C, potassium, lutein, folate, iron, fiber, and essential hydration. Try one or more of these summer

Chef LaLa
Apr 21, 20091 min read


Summer Fruits
<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://s3.media.squarespace.com/production/749887/9123315/lifestyle/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/summer-fruits1-300x199.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1304174537751" alt="" /></span></span>Summer is just around the corner and summer fruits are beginning to arrive in your local supermarkets, specialty markets and farmer’s markets. Experts recommend consuming 5 servings* a day of fruits and veg

Chef LaLa
Apr 21, 20092 min read


Summer Celebrations - Rent or Buy?
<p>Summer is almost here which means it’s time to plan that summer celebration – a graduation, birthday, the 4th of July, a wedding, or just a time to be with friends and family. Whatever your budget, you can have a great time if you look for great deals on food, furniture, decorations or whatever you might need. </p>

Chef LaLa
Apr 21, 20092 min read


Bone Up on Calcium
<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://s3.media.squarespace.com/production/749887/9123315/lifestyle/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bone-up-on-calcium1-199x300.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1304174554934" alt="" /></span></span>Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month? Why not start now and learn about why calcium is so important for us throughout our lives and where to find it. Calcium is the m

Chef LaLa
Apr 16, 20092 min read


Summertime Swimming Safety
<div src="v5"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://s3.media.squarespace.com/production/749887/9123315/lifestyle/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/summertime-swimming-safety-300x292.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1304174575013" alt="" /></span></span>In some states such as California, Florida and Arizona, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death to children under five. CPSC offers the following tips for pool owners:</div>

Chef LaLa
Apr 16, 20093 min read


Summer Food Safety
<p>Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, increases in the summer months when the weather is warmer, because people have more picnics, barbecues and camping trips where there isn’t adequate refrigeration. Additionally, warmer weather and humidity enable bacteria to grow faster. Following a few simple rules should help you protect your family…</p>

Chef LaLa
Apr 16, 20093 min read


The Health Benefits of Cinnamon
<p>The cinnamon you put in your French toast or sprinkle in your beverage at your favorite coffee shop is not only a popular spice, it was once considered as valuable as a precious metal and has medicinal properties dating back to early civilizations.</p>

Chef LaLa
Apr 16, 20092 min read


Are you at Risk?
<p>Are you at risk for the leading cause of death? I know I am! In fact, we’re all at risk, but we can do something about it – right now.</p><p>If not you, someone you love will be affected by one or more of the leading causes of death in our nation soon. The #1 killer is heart disease, which is preventable, even if you already have risk factors, followed by cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, accidents and diabetes which are also preventable by taking some action. Protect

Chef LaLa
Apr 16, 20093 min read


Why Lose Weight?
<p>By making a few changes to be more active, eliminate stress, and eat healthier, we can work at reducing the 3 biggest risk factors for heart disease which are obesity, hypertension, and high cholesterol and give ourselves the chance to live longer, healthier, more active lives.</p>

Chef LaLa
Apr 15, 20091 min read
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