Jockey Person To Person: Designed For Your Life

In this segment we speak with Debra Waller, CEO and Judi Thomas, Senior Director of Jockey Person to Person. They share their insights about starting a rewarding career as a Comfort Specialist.

Life Can Be Frustrating, But Filing Your Taxes Doesn’t Have To Be…use E-file!

The Director of Electronic Tax Administration with the IRS tells us about 2 programs that make tax preparation and filing a snap…E-File and Free File.

Earn A Living By Doing What Comes Naturally

Industry expert Bridget Brennan talks about the growing field of women in direct sales & being a Jafra entrepreneur.

Smartlipo Getting Your Body Summer-ready Now

Plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Mann explores the latest technology for removing unwanted fat.

Healthy Eating Without Planning, Shopping Or Cooking

Seattle Sutton, a registered nurse who has dedicated her professional life to helping other people eat healthy and lose weight, talks about her healthy, meal-delivery company.

Balancing Act Segment Demo

Highlights from The Lifetime Network show "The Balancing Act"

For A Low Price Turn Any Photo Into A Memory

Lori Kumar, Merchandise Manager for Wal-Mart demonstrates fun, easy and inexpensive ways to preserve photo memories.

Home Interiors: Your Life, Your Business, Your Way

Heather Chastain, President of Home Interiors, shares the company's vision and talks about using your passion for beautiful interiors to take charge of your own income as well.

A Close Look At Women And Vision

Dr. Andrea Thau, Doctor of Optometry, talks about the importance of regular eye exams & proper eye care for women.

Eat Healthy The Walden Way!

Dr. Janet Brill, author of "Cholesterol Down" introduces Walden Farms, a co. specializing in delicious calorie free versions of some of our favorite foods.

Where Moms Learn, Share And Create Memories With Video.

A new baby? Need advice? New Baby.com has got it all! New mothers, never fear, you are not alone...Find instructional videos, advice and support from experts and other parents like yourself in this 24/7 interactive parenting community.

Talking About Menopause

Don't let the sounds of the ticking clock discourage you! Menopause is a natural and important part of every woman's life

Talking About Menopause

Don't let the sounds of the ticking clock discourage you! Menopause is a natural and important part of every woman's life

Talking About Menopause

Don't let the sounds of the ticking clock discourage you! Menopause is a natural and important part of every woman's life

Talking About Menopause

Talking about Menopause

Talking About Menopause

Don't let the sounds of the ticking clock discourage you! Menopause is a natural and important part of every woman's life

The Earned Income Tax Credit

The Director of Refundable Credits with the IRS explains Earned Income Tax Credit & eligibility.

Organic Soymilk Healthy Never Tasted So Good!

This segment looks at the health benefits and versatility of soymilk. We'll prepare a delicious soup recipe using soymilk as a healthy and tasty alternative to dairy milk.

The Healthy Pasta

Chef Kelly Sheehan shares wholesome recipes and cooking tips for a Ronzoni pasta product called Healthy Harvest.

Natural Way To Support Your Child's Sinus Health

Dr. Bob Sears and Bionorica Chief Executive Scott Bukow explore new, natural ways to deal with your kids' sinus health

Sophisticated Style In Seconds - Food & Wine Pairings

Learn more about wines and wine pairing. This gourmet segment features Kendall Jackson wines and recipes from a new book entitled Small Plates, Perfect Wines.

Irs.gov – See How It Can Help You!

This informative segment talks about the features and benefits of the IRS website irs.gov. Free services, online tools, and other important facts are highlighted.

Where Moms Learn, Share And Create Memories With Video.

If you have a NewBaby.com and a computer, check out NewBaby.com. You'll be able to view videos of other mothers in a "show and tell" type setting, and you'll be able to post your own videos safely and securely in this 24/7 interactive parenting community.

Make A Smart Leap To Healthy

Lucille Beseler, President of the Florida Diabetic Association demonstrates wholesome recipes and tips on how to prepare Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta.

In-home Parties That Light Up Your Life!

Home party co specializing in candles, home fragrances & unique room accessories. Interested consultants can start their businesses w/no initial investment.

Tranquil Days, Intimate Nights, Romantic Always

Randy Russell, Sr. VP & Chief Romance Officer of Couples Resorts talks about their different romantic vacation resorts in Jamaica.

Free Greetings For The Planet

This segment shows how to stay in touch with family and friends using a free greeting card service called 123greeting.com. They have over 20,000 free e cards for everyday and special occasions.

Settle Down Without Settling

Online dating sites can be a useful tool for busy professional women who want to find a life mate. This segment looks at a site with an advanced compatibility feature and provides advice for using online sites safely and successfully.

Collagen Replenishing Masque

Skincare product specialist Jennifer Zaugg from Nulase International demonstrates a masque that increases collagen & nutrients.

Chocolate At Home, Share The Sweet Life!

This segment features at home chocolate making. Experts from Dove Chocolate at Home share their secrets for making the perfect chocolate fondue and other at-home chocolate experiences.

Where Your Success Is Our Business!

This segment explores the topic of becoming an online travel agent. For many stay-at-home Moms this career can provide a steady source of income and travel discounts for the whole family.

Combining Travel And Business Opportunity

This segment looks at the exciting world of a home based internet travel company. Its mission is to help people interested in traveling and making a part time income fulfill their dreams through network marketing.

Helping Women Save More Money Online

In this segment we explore ways women can benefit from online banking and online savings accounts and their features.

Combating Pink Eye

In this segment, Dr. Terrence O'Brien talks about the latest treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) in adults and children 1 year of age and older.

Your Dedicated Account For Family Healthcare

This segment focuses on how to prepare for unexpected medical expenses or budget for an elective procedure like cosmetic surgery. We explore how a revolving medical account can be used time and again for members of the entire family including pets. Part 1 of a 5 part series.

Save Fuel, Go Green, Have Fun On Scooters!

Tony Cappadona from Piaggio, the makers of Vespa and Piaggio scooters, demonstrates how by riding a scooter you can save gas, go green and have fun.

Breaking The Cycle Of Under Education

This is Part 1 of a 3 Part series that examines the issue of under employment and under education for working mothers. The segment also features information about how to get a degree online with the help of scholarships, financial aid, and an online community of women helping women. We’ll also meet a woman with an inspirational story of how she turned her life around.

Managing Your Daily Household Finances

In this segment we explore how we can save more time and money using the internet to manage our daily finances.

Communicating With Your Dog For Better Behavior

Dog Behavior Therapist Liam Crowe talks about a nationwide network of dog behavioral trainers & why he started the business.

Management Of Unexpected Health Care Expenses

This is part 2 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance healthcare procedures. Today we’re talking about the latest in cosmetic dentistry and how to get the smile of your dreams without breaking the family budget.

Balancing Work And Style

The latest in computer technology! The IdeaPad U110 from Lenovo offers VeriFace recognition technology, shock sensors, easy-to-use multimedia features and touch sensitive controls in a lightweight stylish design ideal for active women.

Reduce Your Exposure To Allergens

This segment focuses on the water-saving and health benefits of the Allergiene cycle in the LG SteamWasher and the unique features of the LG SteamDryer.

Fnbo Direct - Maximize Your Earnings

In this segment, online banking tips to help women save more towards financial security.

Changing The Face Of Cosmetic Surgery

This is part 3 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance medical procedures. Many women have dreamed for years about having liposuction, a tummy tuck, Botox, or other cosmetic procedure. Today they find out how to make it happen and still stay within the family budget.

Love Your Heart

The leading cause of fatality for women in the United States is Cardio Vascular Disease... Learn more about CVD and find out what you can do to prevent it.

Boar’s Head – A Healthy Lunch Is In The Bag

Lunch can be the most "dangerous" meal of the day nutritionally. Learn how to make brown bagging fun, healthy, and fashionable in this segment.

Pets Deserve The Latest In Medical Advances Too!

This is part 4 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance medical procedures. Today we’re talking about how to access and afford the latest advances in medical treatments for pets.

Nighthawk - Drive With Confidence

In this segment, Dave Persing from General Electric talks about the latest in car lighting technology & the importance of lighting safety.

Get Your Family To Eat Healthier

In this segment, a nutritionist & author tells us how to prepare & fix healthy foods for our families.

Manage Your Credit Wisely

This is part 5 of a 5 part series focusing on how to finance medical procedures. Today we’re talking about how to manage your credit wisely.

Awesome Women In History

Thousands of strong, independent, intelligent and courageous women have consistently made their marks in time… Leaders, warriors, entrepreneurs, physicians and inventors among other categories… -Many of which were overlooked, others who disguised themselves as men to stand a chance in the world…

The Next Generation Of Household Helpers!

Cristina Addesa, Marketing Manager for iRobot, talks about products that clean floors without you monitoring them.

Making Life Choices With Confidence

This segment is about Psychic Source, which provides guidance for women making life changes and enables them to make those changes with more confidence.

Inspector Hector Helps Kids Fight Cavities!

This segment enables parents to get their kids to brush, and details a new plaque rinse and fluoride treatment for kids age 6-12 called Inspector Hector.

Affordable Jewelry For Expensive Tastes

In this segment, models and Wendy Walsh showcase the various jewelry collections available from FantasyJewelryBox.com - an online store featuring sterling silver and cubic zirconia jewelry that looks like real diamonds, but at an affordable price and with exceptional quality.

Give Us A Day, We'll Give You A Beautiful New Bathroom.

Bath Fitter's co-founder Glenn Cotton tells us how to get a new bathtub or shower in one day.

Marzetti Refrigerated Dressings – Toss A Fresher Salad

In this segment we show you how to use fresh salad dressing to make an unbelievably delicious salad.

A Scent For All Seasons

This segment highlights products available at the 310 Perfumania retail stores and on their website, emphasizing that Perfumania is the busy woman’s place to go for one-stop shopping for men and women.

Where Moms Learn, Share And Create Memories With Video

A new baby? Need advice? New Baby.com has got it all! New mothers, never fear, you are not alone...Find instructional videos, advice and support from experts and other parents like yourself in this 24/7 interactive parenting community

Because Taking Vitamins Might Not Be Helping As Much As You Think

Many people, even those who take a daily over the counter vitamin, can be deficient in nutrients essential to good health. In this segment we talk about a test that can help reveal what those deficiencies are and offer ideas on what to do about it.

Sugar - Working To End Childhood Hunger

Learn what the Share Our Strength organization is doing to help fight childhood hunger. This segment features Chef Allen giving information on raising awareness and funds through the Great American Bake Sale, and how organizing a bake sale in your own community will help this worthy cause.

Quick And Easy Projects Guaranteed To Touch Your Heart

One of the largest online scrapbook stores, tells us about how she and her mother converted a hobby into a successful business.

Nutritional Deficiencies And Infertility

There are many infertile couples around the world doing all they can to conceive successfully. This segment looks at the important role nutrition plays, and how to get tested for nutritional deficiencies that may be interfering with a couple’s ability to conceive.

Eat Fresh & Save Time

Simple Steps vacuum sealed products offer a quick and fresh meal solution for busy moms.

Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it contributes to better health, increased levels of energy and mental alertness. Nutritionist Dr. Karin Kratina offers some quick tips and recipes on how we can kick start the day with Nature's Own high-fiber and low-fat breakfast options.

Xtrac Eliminates Embarrassment From Psoriasis

This segment focuses on the XTRAC Excimer Laser from PhotoMedex, which doctors are using to effectively clear patches of psoriasis.

What Does Your Skin Say bout you?

Consumer electronics are everywhere and most of us can't do without them. But until recently, they've been all about function and the range of design options has been very narrow. Today's savvy and expressive consumers demand more. This segment shares insights about emerging trends in customization. We explore how to personalize our favorite gadgets and bring them from ordinary to extraordinary with Skinit.

Create Something Beautiful

In this segment, we learn about a home-based business that throws jewelry-making parties called Touchstone Crystal.

The Inside Rules Every Working Girl Must Know

Straight advice on how women should behave in business.

The Expert Way To Prepare For The Sat From Home

Taking the SAT test is one of the most important moments in a teen's life. But teens today have more tools than ever before. This segment looks at an online video training SAT program that uses "show" instead of "tell" techniques to help students retain more information and feel confident on test day.

Nature-based Healing & Treatments

Warm Spirit, a nature-based skincare & wellness company, was founded on the principle of blending ancient healing with a collaboration of modern day innovation to encourage people to care of themselves and to empower themselves as consultants.

Rhythm And Style With Jazz Cruises

Jazz cruise vacations are the latest way to sail away with your favorite jazz artists on board. This segment details the different cruises featuring real jazz stars on Holland America Line from Ft. Lauderdale to the Caribbean.

Drape Your Life Outdoors With Style!

People love to entertain at home and consumers are always looking for new ways to make their friends and family feel welcome. Outdoor rooms are popping up around the country, and they present some unique decorating opportunities. This segment features decorating ideas that show how to turn any deck or patio into an inviting living space.

Summer Travel Tips - Flying With Children

The Balancing Act Host, Dr. Wendy Walsh gives helpful tips for traveling this summer with the entire family.

Putting Education To Work

This is Part 2 and 3 of a 3 Part series that examines the issue of under employment and under education for working mothers. The first part features information about how to break this cycle. In the second part we'll meet 3 scholarship recipients who are using this opportunity to turn their lives around.

Putting Education To Work

This is Part 2&3 of a 3 Part series that examines the issue of under employment and under education for working mothers. The first part features information about how to break this cycle. In the second part we’ll meet 3 scholarship recipients who are using this opportunity to turn their lives around.

Sizzling Bbq Summer Tips

Chef Bob Lane demonstrates his mouthwatering recipes for Creekstone Farms' Natural Black Angus Beef, which is certified all-natural & has no hormones and no antibiotics.

Create A Better Work/life Balance For Today’s Woman

This segment gives women with children and/or working women reasons to consider owning a Fantastic Sams Hair Salon franchise, highlighting the fact that it allows women to be in business FOR themselves, not BY themselves.

Relieving Enzyme Exhaustion

This segment focuses on the health advantages of raw food diets and how taking a high potency digestive enzyme like Enzymedica's Digest Gold at each meal mimics this benefit.

Ways To Create Healthy Summer Recipes

This segment focuses on ways to create healthy summer recipes for the Memorial Day Holiday using a new, all-natural, zero calorie sweetener called Sweet Simplicity.

Helping Women Combat The Ills Associated With Aging

Dr. Phuli Cohan, a medical doctor and author of "The Natural Hormone Makeover", illustrates how you can feel and look great. She explains how a hormone makeover is something that all women can do with their own doctors simply.

No Throw Leashes Bottles To Babies

"No Throw" is not just a command parents use on their babies, but an innovative way to prevent them from throwing their bottles & sippy cups on the ground or at someone.

A Travel Club Just For You!

This is an exciting time to be a woman with “wanderlust”. The enormous growth of the women’s travel market has had significant impact on the hospitality industry worldwide. The Women’s Travel Club is recognized in this segment for its visionary accomplishment in raising the bar for women’s travel & vacation options that cater to their special interests.

Is It A Dream Or A Choice?

Is it a dream or a choice? Help your parents regain their safety, , dignity and independence… Walk-in bath tubs are safe and comfortable Our older loved ones, and can help keep them stay independent. Best of all, they’ll experience what thousands of others have joyfully expressed… “ONCE YOU GET IN… YOU WON’T WANT TO GET OUT!”

Drop In For A Better Education

This segment focuses on expanding your job options through taking an online vocational program from Penn Foster, which specializes in career-focused training programs in the fields of healthcare, business, technology, and select trades.

Simple Solutions For A Homier Home

Write your favorite poems, quotes and inspirational words on your walls! Quotescape offers personalized decorative lettering for your home decor.

Women & Retirement - What Every Woman Should Know

This first part of a 3-part series on SunTrust retirement planning services focuses on Baby Boomers and Sandwich Boomers.

Flexibility For Professional Women In The Workplace

Connect, learn, discover "Your On Ramp", a talented community of professional women who understand that achieving a balanced life requires flexibility and creativity.

Art By Nature By Elizabeth Shatner

Visual Artist, Elizabeth Shatner, talks to us about her latest collection; "Art by Nature", a unique body of digital and print art inspired by nature.

Create A Backyard Oasis

This segment highlights furniture, floor coverings, privacy panels & accessories from the Improvements catalog to decorate your patio & extend your living space for summer & beyond.

When You Need Us, We'll Be There

Don't leave your roadside safety to fate…BP MotorClub provides security and peace of mind for busy women on the go!

Don't Let Your Retirement Savings Stay At Home

This 2nd part of a 3-part series on SunTrust retirement planning services focuses on homemakers and stay-at-home moms.

Loving Yourself And Cultivating Relationships

Be... A Woman - Expressions of Life; an inspirational compilation of imagery and poetry highlighting womanhood.

Wendy's Summer Tips - Staying Home

Wendy details ways to have a summer vacation with your family using resources around your home town.

Peel, Press And File… Professional Nails In Seconds

This segment talks about a new technology in nail polish by Incoco which features simple application using a peel and press method instead of using traditional liquid enamel.

Grilling The Perfect Steak

Chef Bob Lane from Creekstone Farms Angus Beef shows us the best way to grill steaks this summer.

Saving Money For Retirement At Any Stage

This third part of a 3-part series on SunTrust retirement planning services focuses on saving for retirement at any major stage in one’s life.

28 Days To Total Mind, Body, Spirit Transformation

Author Edwige Gilbert shares her wisdom & proven ways to change your life by using repetition and meditation techniques instead of sheer willpower.

Innovative Solutions To Bathroom Remodeling

This segment focuses on Re-Bath tub over tub conversions and how they are quick, easy & affordable while providing quality materials and no-mess service.

Working Moms Achieve Their Educational Goals Online

A single mom & U.S. Marine tells her personal story of how Jones International University helped her get her Masters Degree in Education online, as well as why she chose JIU.

Match Your Socks

The average person loses around 3 socks per year… Sign up for the “Match Your Socks Contest” and win socks for your family!

Epi-pet Skin Treatments Help Your Dog Or Cat Stay Happy & Healthy

This segment enforces the fact that poor dog & cat health can have a negative effect on the entire family. The revolutionary Epi-Pet Skin Treatments keeps pets healthy, making the family happy as well.

Where Moms Learn, Share And Create Memories With Video

If you have a new baby and a computer, check out NewBaby.com. You'll be able to view videos of other mothers in a "show and tell" type setting, and you'll be able to post your own videos safely and securely in this 24/7 interactive parenting community.

Innovative Solutions To Bathroom Remodeling

This segment focuses on Re-Bath tub over tub conversions and how they are quick, easy & affordable while providing quality materials and no-mess service.

Discover Your Hidden Creativity

Lynne Pittard, an oil painting artist, started her own cable TV network called The Visual Arts Network. This segment focuses on her personal story and her wish to inspire other women to take time to be creative and achieve your own dreams.

Discovering Treasure In Your Unwanted Items

This segment talks about a safe place where women can take unwanted items from their home and sell them in a safe place.

Marinating The Perfect Steak

Chef Bob Lane from Creekstone Farms Angus Beef shows us the best way to marinate steaks this summer.

The Inside Rules Every Working Girl Must Know

Straight advice on how women should behave in business, from book co-author Jocelyn Greenky.

Innovative Solutions To Bathroom Remodeling

This segment focuses on fiberglass to Re-Bath conversions and how they are quick, easy & affordable while providing quality materials and no-mess service.

What It Takes To Build A Strong Foundation, Repair And Restore A Broken Marriage

Author John Eckenwiler responds to letters from people needing help with keeping their marriage strong and repairing ones that aren't.

Get A Killer Body Without Killing Yourself

This segment is about a woman who was diagnosed with M.S. which she cured by eating entirely whole foods & exercising. Her husband, a medical doctor, assisted in designing the recipes for the 2 books she wrote & on the DVD enclosed with one of the books. They discovered that one of the benefits of this diet is hunger-free weight loss.

Not Handy? Call Andy!”

Andy OnCall is a reliable handyman repair and remodeling service on call for you and your home needs…

The Cell Phone That Gives You Control

This segment talks about the TracFone - affordable cell phones with no contracts to help keep kids safe and to make you more productive in your daily life.

Experience The New Dallas – Live Large, Think Big

This segment talks about the nation's 9th largest city, Dallas, and how all the new developments in the city are making it more exciting, diverse & friendly than ever before. The whole "new" vibrant Dallas offers new entertainment districts, dining, shopping, hotels, arts & cultural attraction with more on the way.

Your Online Connection To Higher Education

With a myriad of choices out there for higher education, Education Connection makes it easy to find the one for your individual needs. Education Connection matches students with accredited online and campus-based schools to enable women to make the best life-decision.

Clean, Seal, Polish And Protect Your Car Without Water

If you are finding ways to lead a "greener" life, how about cutting down on your car washing? In this segment find out how you can clean your car with out a single ounce of water!

The Better Way To Own Time

If you want to own a beautiful time piece, leasing may be a financial option for making your dream come true.

How Your Emotions Control Your Financial Head

This segment introduces the book, "The Emotion Behind Money" and author Julie Murphy Casserly, explains how recognizing your emotions behind money can help you discover healthy ways to respond to those feelings.

How To Pair The Right Steak With The Right Sauce

Chef Bob Lane from Creekstone Farms Angus Beef shows us how to pair steak with the right sauce this summer.

Losing Weight Has Never Tasted So Good

This segment demonstrates how losing weight is convenient and affordable with delicious meals from Bistro MD.

Finding Friends Who Love Your Feline Friend Too

The PURRsonals website was built on a dating platform in the hope of bringing millions of single & divorced cat owners together. Find out more...

Pink Or Blue...we'll Tell You!

Is it a boy or a girl? Why rely on predictions when IntelliGender????????s at-home test can give you accurate results as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy.

World Renowned Choreographer Margo Sappington

Native Texan, Margo Sappington, is driven and energetic and one of the most influential women in the performing arts today.

Where Moms Learn, Share And Create Memories With Video

If you have a new baby and a computer, check out NewBaby.com. You'll be able to view videos of other mothers in a "show and tell" type setting, and you'll be able to post your own videos safely and securely in this 24/7 interactive parenting community.

You Can Do It... Dare To Move Into New Horizons

There are numerous career opportunities for women in the construction profession??????? Find out how you can get involved???????

Nissan Titan; The Truck Of Choice For Women In Construction

Be…a Woman: Sexualization In The Media

Be...A Woman - Expressions of Life; an inspirational compilation of imagery and poetry highlighting womanhood.

Get A Killer Body Without Killing Yourself

This segment is about a woman who was diagnosed with M.S. which she cured by eating entirely whole foods & exercising. Her husband, a medical doctor, assisted in designing the recipes for the 2 books she wrote & on the DVD enclosed with one of the books.

Quick, Do It Yourself Home Projects With Uglu

This segment demonstrates UGlu, which has the strength of an adhesive with the convenience of tape.

Unplug Your Kids

Unplug your kids... Let them enjoy a Backyard Adventure...

An all-natural solution to your dog's health

This segment highlights Wapiti Labs and explains how their supplements derived from elk velvet antler and Chinese herbs provide an all-natural solution to your dog's health.

Country Inns & Suites Maketaking A Vacation With Your Family Fun And Economical

Country Inns & Suites provide a fun, economical way to spend quality vacation time with your family. Colleen Burns, a "mom on the run" also provides us with travel & vacation planning tips to keep you under budget.

When It’s Time For Your Change In Life, We Can Help You

While menopause is a natural transition in your life, you do not have time for symptoms such as hot flashes. When it comes to considering therapy for your symptoms, such as hot flashes. When it comes to considering therapy for your symptoms, you choose to make informed decisions. After all, you live life on your terms. A medical expert talks about the latest therapies.

The Joy Of Selling Travel On Your Own Time

Many new home-based career opportunities are available for women in diverse fields. Travel is one of them! In 2006, an estimated $699 billion was spent on travel in the United States alone??????? Find out how you can get involved!

Your Online Connection To Higher Education

With a myriad of choices out there for higher education, Education Connection makes it easy to find the one for your individual needs. Education Connection matches students with accredited online and campus-based schools to enable women to make the best life-decision.

Think Younger, Look Younger, Feel Younger

According to clinical professor of neurology, Dr. Paul Winner and his new book, we can take 7 specific steps to slow down the aging process, keep our minds sharp & our bodies fit. This segment explores those 7 steps which are in the book, "7 Steps To A Healthy Brain".

Tips To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

Free books and places to read & hear readings for your kids this summer.

Tips About Juice Versus Whole Foods

Kim Alexis tells us the difference between drinking juice and eating whole foods.

Calories Count, But Not All Calories Are Equal

Ivy Larson, author of "The Gold Coast Cure" and "Fitter, Firmer, Faster" tells us the difference between nutrient-rich calories & empty calories.

Better Health For Your Pets Through Proper Hydration

This segment explains that cats drink more water if it is free-flowing, and how the Drinkwell Pet Fountain provides the solution, helping to avoid health problems and costly vet bills.

Returning To Work After Maternity Leave

Mika Hilaire, a mother of 3 and employment lawyer, gives advice on what to do at work before and after you have your baby.

Powerful Women

Interview with Diane Allen, Managing Designer for Nissan

Creating Healthy Appetizer Platters

The Balancing Act Power Team Review RyKrisp Crackers

Because We Know How Much You Love Your Dog!

SPCA International Operation Baghdad Pups and AKC/USA World Agility Team Sponsor I Love Dogs.com is both an interactive dog community & a provider of USA made, high-quality vitamins & supplements to promote your dogs happy, healthy & long life.

Emotions, Mental Health & Happiness - Before, During & After Pregnancy

Reassuring, expert advice on how to deal with normal fears, making a birth plan, how & why to get essential rest, real-life bonding with your baby, postpartum depression & how to make decisions about necessary medications during pregnancy.

Travel Coupon For Visa

Travel coupon for Visa

Why Well-meaning Mothers Can Raise Insecure Kids

Why loving your children is not enough.

Development Tool Parents Are Overlooking

How you can aid the development of your child’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical skills by encouraging outdoor playtime.

Rediscover The Fun & Freedom Of Riding Again

Return to riding your bike even if you have suffered an injury with Day 6 Bicycles, which are based on recumbent bike technology and have many features designed for comfort and safety. This bicycle is unique in that it not only is fun and comfortable to ride, but that it saves you money on gas for short trips and improves health by allowing you to exercise.

28 Days To Total Mind, Body, Spirit Transformation

Author Edwige Gilbert shares her wisdom & proven ways to change your life by using repetition and meditation techniques instead of sheer willpower using tips from her book, The Fresh Start Promise.

What It Takes To Build A Strong Foundation, Repair And Restore A Broken Marriage

Author John Eckenwiler responds to letters from people needing help with keeping their marriage strong and repairing ones that aren't.

Gadgets to make family vacations fun and economical

Country Inns & Suites provide a fun, economical way to spend quality vacation time with your family. Colleen Burns, a “mom on the run” also provides us with travel & vacation planning tips to keep you under budget.

Providing Security And Safety For Your Children & Peace

This segment is about KidsTravelCard.com, a website that creates travel ID cards on lanyards for children that contain vital information as well as emergency contact information in case they’re lost & to speed up their processing when traveling alone on the airlines. It also details tips for parents to do and teach to keep their children safe.

Pack Light & Look Stylish: The Original Interchangeable Shoe

Onesole is the perfect shoe for all your summer travels. The tops are interchangeable, so you can be as creative as you want to be!

5-hour Energy – The Energy Drink You Can Feel Good About

This segment examines the popularity of energy drinks and takes a look at an energy drink with some health benefits.

Pomegranate: The Super Antioxidant!

Discussion with Nutrition expert, Dr. Janet Brill, about the health benefits of Pomegranate; a fruit discovered to be rich in antioxidants

Eating Disorders... A Life Threatening Disease Facing Our Kids Today.

In today's perfection-driven society, teens are increasingly developing heart-breaking obsessions about the way they look... Fitting into a size zero drives kids to develop life threatening behaviors that not only hurt themselves but their families... In the book Distorted by Lorri and Taryn Benson a mother and daughter unravel the truth, lies and realities of an eating disorder...

Helping Disadvantaged Women Transition Into The Workforce For Over 10 Years

"Dress For Success" CEO, Joi Gordon talks about how for more than 10 years, this non-profit, international organization has been helping disadvantaged women acquire clothing and networking opportunities to transition into the workforce.

Think Younger, Look Younger, Feel Younger

According to clinical professor of neurology, Dr. Paul Winner and his new book, we can take 7 specific steps to slow down the aging process, keep our minds sharp & our bodies fit. In this segment "The Headache Doctor" Paul Winner tells us how to keep migraines away for good.

Protecting Your Home And Family

ADT gives us some tips on keeping our homes safe and discusses the benefits and importance of having a home security system.

The All-in-one Car Wash Sponge

SpongeTech; a leading company in car and home cleaning products, gives Troop 306 of the Boy Scouts of America, a kind donation of car SpongeTech washing kits, to help them raise funds for the victims of the recent tragic Midwest Floods.

The Healthmarkets Family Of Insurance Companies Provides Personalized Health Insurance

There are many priorities when Americans talk about health reform, especially when they're considering different insurance plans for themselves and their families. Brian Clark from HealthMarkets discusses ways to make health insurance more personal.

100% Eco-friendly Artificial Grass Solutions

Inside NewGrass; the artificial grass solution when water conservation and being environmentally conscious and eco-friendly are as important as having more green lawn to enjoy year-round.

Women's Swimwear Designed To Fit And Enhance Every Body Type

Mercedes-Benz Swimwear Fashion Week starts July 18th, and in this segment, Danielle interviews celebrity swimwear designer, Red Carter via satellite from Miami Beach about his 2009 women's collection, what's hot this summer, and choosing the right swimsuit to fit your body type.

Travel Coupon For Dollar Rent-a-car

Travel coupon for Dollar Rent-A-Car

Words Are Easier To Remember Than Numbers

The Wordlock family of combination locks are the first combination locks that allows consumers to set their combination using words NOT numbers. These products are the next generation in personal security. Words are easy to remember, numbers are easy to forget and Wordlock products are unforgettable.

An Opportunity For A Profitable Home Embroidery Business

June Mellinger explains the Brother PR-620 embroidery machine, its capabilities, specifically how it can be used to create different garments that can provide the opportunity for one to start their own embroidery business from home. June demonstrates the machine, suggests project ideas & shows us finished samples.

The Quest For A Happy Marriage

Renowned Wall Street analyst and author of the book "Equality: The Quest for the Happy Marriage", explores relationships today...

Travel Coupon For Sylvan Learning

Travel coupon for Sylvan Learning

Easy Solutions To Setting Up A Home Theatre

Connect and Re-organize your Home Entertainment Systems by following (5) Simple Do It Yourself tips brought to you by: Planet Waves.

How Women Can Get Ahead In Life & In Business

Yvonne is an award-winning humanitarian and chairwoman of many national organizations who discusses women's topics, specifically how women can become successful entrepreneurs. She tells her story and motivates viewers to address some key issues to achieve their goals in life and on the job.

Eating Disorders... A Life Threatening Disease Facing Our Kids Today.

How a mother and daughter unraveled the truth, lies and realities of an eating disorder.

Life Changes, So Should Your Furniture…

Sactionals, the evolution of LoveSac, is the only extremely modular, washable, changeable furniture that is both extremely stylish and practical.

Step 3: Laugh Every Day

Step 3: Laugh Every Day

Kathy Peterson, Project H.o.m.e. Introduction

Through the art of crafting, Project HOME empowers kids to sew, craft, decorate and more to help them gain confidence and income.

Successful Women Mentoring At-risk Youth: Changing The World One Student At A Time

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program inspires, motivates and empowers young women to live up to their full potential through mentoring by highly accomplished professional women and scholarship opportunities.

Come To St. Maarten & Bring Your Appetite For Life

This segment highlights how the Caribbean island of St. Maarten has changed for the better in the past 5 years with a brand new airport designed for travelers, cultural diversity, over 400 restaurants, 14 casinos, major hotel chains, duty-free shopping and 37 beautiful white-sand beaches.

Plain Talk And Straight Answers For Parents With Troubled Teens

Wit's End; Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen, by Sue Scheff, is an indispensable guide for parents who want to be active and empowered participants in their child's therapy.

Eating Well On-the-go

Dr. Janet Brill, offers nutrition tips on eating healthy eating while you are on-the-go...

Aphrodisiac Cuisine

Is there fire in your bedroom? Can food help you enhance your love life? Well, for centuries it’s believed to do so… Aphrodisiac cuisine; dated back to at least 5,000 years in history is said to sizzle couples sexual appetite.

Maternity Leave Laws

Maternity leave laws

Is Direct Sales For You?

According to the Direct Selling Association, more than 14 million people in the United States are doing direct sales from home. In this segment Danielle Knox and Kathy Peterson discuss home based career opportunities???????

Creative Tablescapes With Kathy Peterson

Crafts expert Kathy Peterson, shows us some quick and easy tips on how you can impress your guests with some creative tablescapes.

An Olympian Tells About Her Gold Medal Experience

American Olympic 3-time Gold Medal swimmer, Brooke Bennett talks about how she got into competitive swimming, current accomplishments, and how she balances her life between motivating others to succeed and being a successful athlete and business woman in her own right.

Car Sponge 1 - Car Washing: A Fun Activity For Kids

Car washing: a fun activity for kids

Understanding And Treating Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue, but a medical condition. In this segment find out more information about Varicose vein treatment and prevention.

The Power Of Information In The Palm Of Your Hand

CarMD is like having a mechanic in your glovebox. If your engine light is on, this award-winning device enables you to quickly & easily diagnose the problem yourself & get an estimate online or through a toll-free number on the cost to fix it.

Simple Ways to Bathe, Massage & Dry Your Pet

"Uncle Norman's 2 Pack Pet Sponge Kit" is a simple 2 step process for bathing & drying your loved pet. This segment shows the Pet Sponge's value in providing high-multiple usages for the pet bath, unique massage bumps on the sponge, and chamois drying towel which comes in the kit by going to a local animal shelter and getting reactions from dog washers there.

Whitewheat Turns Any Sandwich Into A Tasty Nutritious Meal

It’s back to school time! Pack a Whitewheat sandwich into your children’s lunchboxes! It has the taste and texture of traditional white bread and all the nutritional value of whole wheat bread…Your kids won’t even notice!

Peanuts Naturally Fit Into Everyone’s Diet

Brooke Bennett, an Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer & the President and Managing Director of the National Peanut Board talk about the benefits of one of America’s favorite foods – peanut butter, and other peanut-oriented recipes.

Empowering Our Children To Learn With A Proven Scientific Learning Program

Reading is one of the most critical and often challenging subject’s a child must learn in life. Through the study of Neuroplasticity, Scientific Learning, a company revolutionizing education, has designed a series of learning intervention programs, designed to help improve your children’s reading comprehension skills.

Red Wine For The Heart

Discussion w/ Nutrition expert, Dr. Janet Brill, about the associated benefits of wine and heart health...

Car Sponge 3 - A Car Can Say A Lot About A Woman

A car can say a lot about a woman...

Intro To The Balancing Act 10 Week Lifestyle Makeover With Ivy Larson

Co-Author of "The Gold Coast Cure" book series, Ivy Larson, previews upcoming segments where viewers can shape up their pantries and their bodies in 10 weeks.

Decorative Organizational Tips For Your Home

Crafts expert Kathy Peterson shows us some creative tips on how you can organize your photos, crafting materials and other household clutter by making beautifully covered boxes that don't have to be stored behind doors.

Working Moms Can Have It All

Donna Hamilton, inspiring woman, working mom & Sr. Communications Manager for Microsoft and award-winning employee, explains her rise to success and how she balances her life. “I think that when everyone goes into their lives every day thinking about how fortunate they are, it changes your perspective on things. The byproduct of that is success.”

What It Takes To Build A Strong Foundation, Repair And Restore A Broken Marriage

Author & counselor John Eckenwiler discusses his book, "Shatterproof Your Marriage" & the 3 key elements to marital success.

Celebrity Chef Michelle Bernstein

From Ballerina to Top Chef… Meet Michelle Bernstein, owner of Mishy's in Miami. Interview and cooking demo.

Discover Your Hidden Creativity Through The Visual Arts

This segment is about an oil painter who realized her dream of launching her own TV network, called the Visual Arts Network.

Emotions, Mental Health & Happiness - Before, During & After Pregnancy

Reassuring, expert advice on how to deal with normal fears, postpartum depression & how to make decisions about necessary medications during pregnancy.

A Celebration Of The American Family: Creating The Coolest Backyard On The Block

The Balancing Act reviews SunBrite TV’s high definition all-weather resistant outdoor entertainment models.

Hybrid 101

Learning the basics of hybrid automobiles

Pet Sponge 1 - How To Curb Your Dog's Destructive Behavior, Part 1

Here’s how to manage your dog’s destructive chewing behavior. First of all, keep books, trash, remote controls, clothing, eyeglasses and other chewable items out of your dog’s reach. Secondly, don’t confuse your dog by giving your dog an old shoe to chew on and then expect them to distinguish between his chewable shoe and your non-chewable shoe. Third, until your dog learns the “house rules”, confine them to one dog-proof room with safe toys when you can’t be around to keep an eye on them.

Nissan Rogue: The Perfect Solution For The Busy Mom

With school back in session, the Nissan Rogue is the perfect solution for busy moms on the go.

How To Turn Your Hobbies Into Money Making Ventures

In times of recession, business analyst Tom Marquardt, discusses how you can make money and re-direct your career no matter how hard it gets…

The Chico’s Traveler’s Collection…travel With Ease

Building the professional womans wardrobe from the ground up

How To Get A Raise

Employment lawyer gives women advice on getting a raise at work.

When Kids Go From Jekyll To Hyde & Back, We Find The Cause

Doug Riley, Author of "The Defiant Child" and "What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You" has discovered the pathway from symptoms to solutions. He connects explosive behavior in children with the underlying cause to help desperate parents.

Women In The Olympics

A topical segment highlighting some of the most influential women in the history of the Olympics

Get Out There & Vote

Women on the Street Discuss the 2008 U.S. Elections

Recipes & Other Reasons To Use Organic Chocolate

Celebrity chef, Curtis Stone takes us through a NYC organic market & shows us recipes to use organic chocolate.

Car Sponge 2 - Water Conservation

Tips on how you can help save water as you wash your car

Find Inspiration In The Outdoors & Strive To Stay Active & Healthy

Scott Cole, fitness trainer to the stars and the disabled, continues to lift spirits, open minds, tone bodies and inspire hearts through his motivational appearances. His appearance here today is designed to inspire families to work out at their closest National Park and recommends some exercises to do there.

Puddle Pals Sponge 3 - Getting Kids Out Of Bathtub In Winter Months

Having trouble getting your kid out of the bath tub during the winter months? Boy, I’ve been through that and I have a tip for you… Nothing speaks comfort like a warm towel! So, pamper them a little…throw a towel into the dryer right before bath time and cuddle them dry.

Segment 1: Kitchen Shape Up/ Pantry Makeover Part 1 (getting Rid Of The Bad Fats:---trans Fats, Refined Vegetable Oils, And Saturated Fats)

Nutrition expert Ivy Larson shows and tells us about typical foods that contain bad ingredients & explains why they are bad. Then she shows us healthier alternatives for your pantry.

Reconfigure Your Figure

Slimpressions is a patent-pending line of every day shapewear designed to slim a woman’s arms, midriff, and back. Designed by women and made in America, Slimpressions creates an illusion of weight reduction… and who doesn’t want that!

Building The Professional Womans Wardrobe Form The Ground Up

Chico’s new Platinum Denim Collection is specially fitted for every body type. This segment features real customers with real testimonials from a denim fit clinic followed by a denim fashion show held in one of their Boca Raton, FL stores.

Shop Online, Save Money And Earn Extra Income

Earning extra income from home is easier than you think…

Guide For Single Women Debating Whether Or Not To Have A Child

Mikki Morrissette, book author, writer & editor for TIME Inc. is a "Choice Mother" and discusses her book on Choosing Single Motherhood. This book includes the essential tools needed to make that decision & tips on how to best follow through, based on research & her own experiences.

Top 10 Gas Saving Vehicles (brought To You By Motorguru.com)

Justin Bell with MotorGuru.com reviews this year's top 10 gas saving vehicles…

Decorating Tips For Your Buffet Table

Decorating Expert, Kathy Peterson, shares some tips on how you can decorate your buffet table by multilayering plates and vases.

Smart Financial Planning

In times of recession, business analyst Tom Marquardt, discusses how you can make money and re-direct your career no matter how hard it gets…

Pet Sponge 3 - Destructive Dogs, Part 2

Here’s how to manage your dog’s destructive chewing behavior. Make sure to give your dog plenty of people-time. You can’t teach your dog appropriate behavior when he’s confined to the backyard by himself. And, if you catch your dog chewing on something he shouldn’t, interrupt with a loud noise and provide him with a safe chew toy.. Dogs chew for entertainment when they’re bored, so don’t let him get bored! Rotate his toys, take him for walks, play fetch with him outside, and provide mental stimulation like learning new commands or tricks. Stay tuned to The Balancing Act for more pet tips!

Clear Some Clutter And Make Some Cash!

Do it yourself expert Karl Champley tells us how to organize our chaotic and cramped garages and make it the envy of the neighborhood.

Good Taste And Health: They Can Go Hand In Hand

Eating fish twice a week is good for your heart, your brain, and your entire body… Crab Classics offers the most economical and convenient way for you to add seafood to your family meals!

Go Beyond The Average Deli…to A Healthy One

Nutritionist and author Dr. Janet Brill shows and tells us about some great tasting heart-healthy entrees and sandwiches from Armour-Eckrich’s new line of AHA-certified meats called Healthy Ones.

Puddle Pals Reinvents Bath Time For Kids

The Balancing Act mom panel reviews SpongeTech’s Puddle Pals, a new bath sponge for children ages 3+. Puddle Pals is fun, non-irritating and convenient for moms and children.

Fitness - Super Fast Sculpting

Fitness expert Ivy Larson gives tips on daily exercise for the benefit of better health and fitness.

What We Whine About, Why We Do It, And How To Stop

Author of “Thou Shalt Not Whine – The 11th Commandment” and radio talk show host January Jones highlights what people whine about, and how to be a winner instead of a whiner.

Understanding Your Pets Arthritis Pain

Pets have been shown to provide many positive emotional effects on their owners, in some cases even having measurable physical effects such as lowered blood pressure. Women’s interactions with their dogs can provide great joy and an enriched lifestyle, therefore keeping dogs pain-free & active will undoubtedly be a priority for busy animal lovers. This segment helps educate pet owners about canine osteoarthritis so they can better understand their dog’s condition. It will also help them identify the early signs of pain & encourage them to bring their dog’s condition to the attention of their veterinarian. The benefits of Metacam, a flexible dosage, oral suspension, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is discussed by a veterinarian as a form of treatment for canine osteoarthritis.

Understanding The Symptoms Of Menopause

In this segment, co-hosts Danielle Knox and Kathy Peterson discuss the myths and facts related to Menopause. They also review an alternative natural solution that women can take to relieve the symptoms associated with its discomforts.

How To Cook Broccoli

How to cook broccoli

Advancing Your Career Through Online Education

This segment highlights why Strayer University is the best fit for working adults who need a degree to advance their careers, including employer reimbursement options, flexibility in class times, accredited degrees, teaching staff with real-world experience, and campuses near your home or office.

Youth Awareness Making Positive Choices

This segment addresses what UNITY is doing to help address the issues & concerns of Native youth.

Beautiful And Durable Enough To Use Every Day

This segment talks about the practicality of using Noritake’s “Everyday Elegance” bone china collection.

Where Learning Meets Life

With the current shortage of nurses, finding a job isn’t a problem for most RN’s. It’s the demands of the work that can wear you out. Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can offer you better career opportunites, better hours, greater flexibility & a great potential for careeer advancement. The President of Chamberlain College of Nursing discusses why nurses are critical in our country & how you can fit going back to school into your schedule by getting your nursing degree online using their Fast-Track RN to BSN online degree completion program.

Step 1: Wild Blueberries Are Good Brain Food

Step 1: Wild blueberries are good brain food

Keeping Your Children Safe On The Internet

You don’t have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online. iKeepSafe has created resources for each age group to help your family have a safe, healthy and enjoyable experience using connected technologies.

Celebrity Model And Fitness Trainer, Ava Cowan, Talks To Us About Her Career In Body Building.

Celebrity Model and Fitness Trainer, Ava Cowan, talks to us about her career as a model and fitness trainer…At the age of 36, Ava has modeled her outstanding figure in the cover of 13 fitness magazines… She has also participated so far in over 40 fitness magazine features (covering women and fitness) … -And through her hard work and perseverance, Ava has also competed in some of the most distinguished National Figure Championships in which she’s been crowned over five times… Learn more…

Innovations In Skin Care - Reverse The Signs Of Aging Skin

Wrinkles happen… But there are ways in which we can reverse the signs of aging skin. Find out how as we discuss the importance of proper skin care with Dr. Steven Jepson, creator of the SP Beauty skincare line of products.

Segment 2: Kitchen Shape Up/ Pantry Makeover Part 2 (getting Rid Of The Empty Calorie Carbs: Sugars And Refined Flour)

Nutrition expert Ivy Larson tells us why it's important to not just delete bad foods, but also add healthy foods to your diet. She also tells us why foods with fiber, essential fats etc. are healthy and shows us how to increase consumption.

Step 1: Healthy Breakfast

Step 1: Healthy Breakfast

Head Back To School This Fall Cool, Colorful & Collected

Get the tips and tools you need to personalize any space. Interior Designer David Bromstad shares creative ways to make your space reflect your personality.

You Don’t Have To Live With Your Hair Loss… There Is An Alternative.”

If you are experiencing hair loss in any shape or form, there is an alternative to help you restore your hair to its original glory…

Pet Sponge 4 - Household Dangers, Part 2

Here’s some information on protecting your pet from common household dangers. While plants add a touch of color and fragrance to our daily lives they also inject an element of danger into the lives of our pets. The Humane Society has identified more than 700 plants as poisonous to animals, some of which include azalea, geraniums, lilies, mistletoe, poinsettia and philodendron. Some human foods to keep away from pets include onions and onion powder, alcoholic beverages, coffee grounds, tomatoes, potatoes, and avocados. Stay tuned to The Balancing Act for more pet care tips!

Women On The Street Discuss The Importance Of Heart Health

1 in 2.6 deaths in women are caused by Cardio Vascular Disease. Are you taking good care of your heart?

Segment 3: Kitchen Shape Up/ Pantry Makeover Part 3 (stocking Up On Nutrient-rich Whole Foods)

Nutrition expert Ivy Larson finishes our Kitchen Shape Up and Pantry Makeover by stocking up on the nutrient rich “whole foods” that will help you stay healthy, feel full and satisfied and optimize your body’s ability to burn fat. In other words, the foods that will help you look and feel your personal best.

Turn Your Stress Into Strength

Health & wellness coach, book author & inspiring woman Edwige Gilbert shows us how to transform our stress into strength using the ancient practice of Qigong.

Be…a Woman: Cultivating Relationships

Expressions of Life; an inspirational compilation of imagery and poetry highlighting womanhood.

Tip From Dr. Paul Winner

Your snack choices affect your brain health, so choose wisely.

The Emotion Behind Money: Building Wealth From The Inside Out

We all have a relationship with money. What's yours like? Are you on a peaceful and empowering journey together? Or does the mere thought of green leave you feeling fearful or overwhelmed? CPA & author Julie Murphy Casserly discusses her new book which examines the underlying reasons why in her experience, people aren't making money or managing their money correctly.

Pertussis Is Preventable

Pertussis, or whooping cough, resembles the common cold in adults who unknowingly pass it on to their babies, which can be potentially deadly. This segment features an M.D. who educates the viewer about getting regular vaccines to prevent the contagious disease from spreading.

Dealing With The Frustration Of Infertility

Yearly, an estimated 11 million U.S. couples hope to conceive and experience difficulties in trying to do so... While some couples may be experiencing reproductive disorders, some may not realize that some of the lubricant products that they are using may be hindering them… In this segment, find out how you can improve your chances of conception with a new natural product that could change your life…

Gas Saving Tips

Justin Bell with MotorGuru.com goes over major gas saving tips.

Keep Your Safe Side Adult Close

Keep your Safe Side Adult close TIP

Save The Date For The 23rd Annual Buoniconti Fund Great Sports Legends Dinner In Nyc On Sept. 22, 2008

This segment highlights The Miami Project to cure paralysis and upcoming fundraiser, The Great Sports Legends Dinner in NYC on Sept. 22, 2008.

Segment 4: The Fitter, Firmer, Faster Workout Program Part 1 (why It’s Important To Design A Workout Program That Increases Your Resting Metabolism As Opposed To Following A Workout Designed To Just Burn Calories During The Time Spent Exercising)

Fitness expert Ivy Larson encourages people to look beyond the number of calories they’re burning during the actual time spent exercising and INSTEAD, focus on doing an exercise program that will increase the number of calories they burn AT REST. This is important because your resting metabolism actually accounts for more than 70% of the calories you burn each day. She also gives a demonstration of beneficial exercises from her "Fitter, Firmer, Faster" book in an outdoor setting.

Step 3: 20% Focus Yields 80% Success

Step 3: 20% focus yields 80% success

The Family Dinner Solution For More Than 60 Years

This segment highlights On-Cor Frozen Foods, which have a homemade taste, meeting your desire for flavor & quality, with homemade ingredients, no preservatives, and convenient preparation for busy lifestyles. A busy mom tells how On-Cor satisfies her family every day of the week with traditional, classic comfort foods.

The Omega-3 That Gives You What You Need For A Healthy

This segment focuses on a unique Omega-3 fish oil supplement called “Vital Oils 1000” which has enough antioxidants in one soft gel to meet your daily requirement for optimum health.

Themed Party Packages - Making Every Celebration Easy & Fun

CelebrateExpress.com fills us in on great party ideas for Halloween and tips to make any celebration more memorable and full of fun.

Five Steps To Beautiful Skin

Jeannie Lorin, founder of Beauty Society, takes us through the five steps to a beautiful skin with her top of the line irritant –free, cruelty-free, fragrance-free, environmentally-friendly and dermatologist-tested skincare products.

Don't Starve Yourself

Author Dr. Janet Brill gives tips on eating healthy.

Never Open The Door Without Your Safe Side Adult

Valuable safety tips for your children

Empowering Today's Woman - Annual Conference

Throughout our lives the color pink has been symbolic. Since the day you were born and a pink cap was placed upon your head, the color partly defined who you were and who you felt you could or could not become. Well, we’ve come a long way baby! PINK Magazine is empowering today’s woman...Find out how...

Being A Diva And Being In The Beauty Industry Is Fun, Alluring And Exciting

Women want to be a part of something big, something that matters… Beauty Society Divas are determined and caring women involved in a lucrative entrepreneurial dream opportunity – that could be suited for you… Find out more information on how you can get involved…

Ready U - Colds Spread Like Butter On My College Campus…

A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.

Stop & Think!

Angela Shelton, Safe Side Superchick. Stop & Think!

Ready U - College Survival Tip 1: Always Have Pepto-bismol Around!

A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.

Super-sized Society Needs Slim Shots

Despite nearly a decade of aggressive governmental, medical & scientific community programs aimed at educating the public on the right way to get & stay fit, to eat less & exercise more, Americans are still fat. New to the U.S., dietary supplement Slim Shots is making caloric intake & portion control manageable through an emulsion that helps users eat up to 30% less food as evidenced in 6 published clinical trials & papers. This segment describes the benefits losing weight, of the Slim Shots product, and conveys some quick weight loss tips everyone can adopt into their lifestyle.

Empowering Women-owned Businesses

There are 7.7 million women-owned businesses in the United States, employing more than 7.1 million people and generating over $1 trillion in sales per year... Despite these impressive numbers, less than 5% of corporate contracts in the United Sates go to independently women-owned business… The utilization of women-owned businesses can provide a competitive advantage for corporations. In this segment find out how you can certify your business and land better contracts with the help of The Women’s Business Council – Southwest.

Ivy Larson Makeover Designing Your Home Workout Program

Fitness expert Ivy Larson, as part of the 10-Week Balancing Act Lifestyle Makeover Program talks more about getting Fitter, Firmer, Faster----without leaving your home! She explains how many of you probably find it extremely challenging to find the time to workout and if you have to get ready, get in your car, drive and schlep to a gym it makes the whole ordeal just that much more difficult---and just that much more unlikely that you won’t even workout at all------The good news is you don’t need fancy equipment and you don’t need a gym to get in shape. She explains how you can get a far better workout without equipment! When designing your home workout you want to keep 3 things in mind...

Help Give Your Kids A Safe, Healthy And Productive Start For Their College Year

ReadyU.com provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career. Find out how you can care for your kid from a long distance with the simple click of a button.

Ready U - Staying Away From The Freshman 15

A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.

Never Talk To Strangers

Angela Shelton, Safe Side Superchick. Never Talk to Strangers!

Ready U - An Embarrassing Moment...

A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.

Help Your Children Be Smart, Cool And Safe In Their Homes, On The Streets And On The Internet

Parents need to communicate with their children about personal safety, not to scare their kids but to make them aware of the potential dangers outside the home and on the Internet. Knowledge is power, and can help children make smart decisions that keep them safer

Aesthetic Skincare Innovations: Putting Your Best Face

This segment examines Restylane®. A licensed physician explains how the treatment works as well as its safety, and a patient provides a testimonial about her treatment.

Empowering Women With Automotive Intelligence Featuring The Skwani Tire Pressure Tool

Checking your tire’s pressure and keeping them in balance can help save lives and gasoline. Government surveys show that 36% of all cars have at least one tire that is 20% under inflated. In this segment find out how you can take charge of your family’s safety on the road…

The Fit Body Plate

Nutrition expert Ivy Larson, as part of the 10-Week Balancing Act Lifestyle Makeover Program, creates a plate consisting of whole foods, which is used as a visual strategy to help you create balanced meals that combine foods in the most nutritious & most satisfying combination. The end result is "no hunger" weight-loss.

Ready U - Doing Laundry: It's No Dirty Business!

Run From Danger

Ready U - Why Did My Shirt Shrink?

Help Save Your Child From Obesity By Converting Bad Habits Into Positive Habits

There are over 9 million children in the United States that are suffering from obesity. Alarming forecasts project that if something is not done immediately to help address this growing problem, a whole generation will become twice as heavy as its parents and grandparents and the health consequences will be devastating…In this segment find out what you can do to convert your kids bad eating habits into positive habits – now and for the rest of their lives…

Get Ready For School In Style

School is in – what fashions are in? Find out with celebrity stylist Francesca Mills, who talks to us live from New York about the latest teen and tween styles, 5 “must haves” for Fall, and how to get these star styles on a budget.

Keep Your Family Safe & Clean-do It Yourself Caulking For Women

Over 100,000 species of mildew exist and they are after the lining of your tubs and sinks! Mildew can be harmful to your family’s health and unless you prevent their growth, you’ll be fighting a daily battle that just won't end. Good news though, there’s a new mildew-free sealant that will prevent the growth of this unfriendly organisms by up to 7yrs! Find out how you can easily make use of it at home in this segment…

Dorm Room Design 101

Ways to give your student a cool study space. Interior Designer Michael Moloney shares top trends for dorm room style, perfect for any personality.

Back To School Not Just For Kids -- Dogs, Too!

Now that our kids are back in school, families nationwide are getting back to their regular routines. However - keeping the family together should include the four-legged family members, too…our dogs. During the summer, dogs are accustomed to a lot of outdoor activities & a lot of people around. But when school starts up for the Fall, dogs have less to entertain themselves with and are often crated. Amy Robinson, Certified Dog Trainer & Creator of the “Drool School” DVD gives us some helpful “back to school dog training tips” with her dog, Maggie.

Ready U - It Was Always So Clean At Home

Know Your Safe Side Adults

Ready U - Check It Out!

America’s Favorite And Most Trusted Home Appliance Brand

For over 100 years, Sears has been making our everyday chores effortless with name brand appliances. See how Kenmore has taken families’ demands and desires to an ideal balance between innovation and simplicity.

Car Sponge 4 - Car Care Tips

Hi, I’m Kim Alexis. For many of us, keeping our vehicle in top condition can be difficult. Well, here’s a tip: keep track of your yearly car tune ups and repairs. Schedule out your car maintenance and stick to a plan. By doing so you’ll save time and money.

Get Educated

Learn as much as you can about osteoarthritis of the knee. Investigate patient education programs, arthritis self-management programs, and arthritis support groups. Go to www.arthritis.org/programs for help locating a support group or exercise program near you.

Ready U - Exams Craze!

Find All The Appliances You Need In One Place

Discover how shopping for that new appliance can be an easy process. Sears has brand selection, customer service, expert advice and warranties all under one roof.

Innovation - Turboboil Electric Ranges

More families are staying home for dinner, so cook with confidence and convenience using America’s fastest “speed to boil” cooking element. Make dinner quick and easy…Look for the Kenmore exclusive TurboBoil on select electric ranges at Sears.

The Future Is In Our Hands

What does it mean to Go Green? Well, it means being informed… It means caring and being active in your community to help drive change and make an impact…

Pet Sponge 2 - Household Dangers For Pets, Part 1

Here’s some information on protecting your pet from common household dangers. Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, cats and ferrets, so don’t let them near it. Fumes from nonstick cooking surfaces and self-cleaning ovens can be deadly to birds. Antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that attracts some animals but is deadly even if consumed in small quantities. Ethylene glycol is also found in things like snow globes, so keep these out of reach of your animals. Be sure to stay tuned to The Balancing Act for more pet care tips!

Adding Compound Movements For A Fitter, Firmer, Faster Body

Fitness expert Ivy Larson, as part of the 10-Week Balancing Act Lifestyle Makeover Program talks more about getting Fitter, Firmer, Faster by explaining how compound movements deliver maximum results in minimum time, provide cardiovascular benefits & strengthen major muscles to increase resting metabolism fast. Includes a demonstration of 4 compound movements that together provide a full body workout in an outdoor setting.

Halloween Decorating Tips Brought To You By Bic Mark-it Permanent Markers

Halloween is around the corner! In this arts & crafts segment, brought to you by Bic’s Mark-it Permanent Markers, crafts expert, Terri-O, shares with us some fun and safe Halloween decorating ideas so you can create masterpieces this Goblin season.

Discover How Appliances Have Evolved Over The Past Decades

Sears demonstrates how our appliances have evolved over the past decades. From time-saving features to energy-efficient appliances, you’ll see the latest innovations to help balance our lives,

Energy & Green - Energy Star Clothes Washers

Stretch your dollar farther by choosing a new washer designed to conserve energy while still providing optimal laundry care. Look for the Energy Star label to ensure you're maximizing your money. Sears has a wide variety of washers and dryers to help take care of your laundry needs.

Protect Your Joints

Protect your joints – they’re the only ones you’ve got! Avoid excess stress on your joints and use your bigger or stronger joints to carry items. Lose weight to halt progression of O-A and its symptoms, and exercise to strengthen the muscles around your joints.

Ready U - It Was Always So Clean At Home

Tub & Tile Cleaning Tips

There’s no such thing as a magic cleaning wand, so we need to find ways to help maximize our productivity as we balance our family time, home and career. In this segment, Jennifer Gatins with SpongeTech, shares some time saving tub & tile cleaning tips.

(A) Every Day Ways To Go Green

Perf Go Green is revolutionizing an item that we use every day…the plastic bag. They have developed a line of plastic products that completely biodegrade in 24 months, leaving nothing behind. We sit down with them to learn about these products and the future of green.

Living With Osteoarthritis Of The Knee

This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates. A Dr. explains the symptoms, causes and progression while a patient diagnosed & treated for O-A of the knee explains how she lives with it. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals & Euflexxa.

Get The Most For Your Money With Great Appliance Deals

Price and value are important when purchasing that new major appliance. Sears’ experts share the essential benefits of today’s appliances.

Emerging Style & Design - Virtual Decorators

Having trouble selecting a color or the design on your next appliance? Now you can give your own kitchen or laundry room that special touch. Move your room the way you want without any heavy lifting. Choose your color and create your own style with Virtual Decorators only at Sears dot com.

Stay Active

Stay active as you age. There are 3 types of exercise that are important for people with osteoarthritis of the knee: Strengthening exercises, Aerobic exercises and Range-of-motion exercises. Try water aerobics, swimming, brisk walking and cycling.

Puddle Pals Sponge 1 - Toddler Fearing Bathtub Time

Toddlers can develop different types of fears… A very common one is bathing. So don’t hesitate! Just because your child may be afraid of the bath tub, doesn’t mean you have to give it up all together! Make bath time fun! Play some music, make bubbles and use washcloth puppets that your child will enjoy playing with…

Super Slow Training For A Fitter, Firmer, Faster Body

Fitness expert Ivy Larson, as part of the 10 Week Balancing Act Lifestyle Makeover, explains that super-slow resistance training is one of the safest, fastest ways to build strength and boost metabolism at the same time (it is less stressful on joints too).

On-line Shopping - Dishwashers

Choosing the right dishwasher is easy. A helpful dishwasher buying guide will identify your needs and assist you with making the right choice. Consider what you want in your next dishwasher with confidence by going to Sears dot com. With Sears’ wide choice of dishwashers – dirty dishes don’t stand a chance.

Plastic - Harmful To Marine Life

Become part of the Green Revolution! Get informed and take an active role in making this world a less toxic place for all!

Puddle Pals Sponge 2 - Make Kid's Bathing Schedule

A bath can and should be a relaxing and soothing activity both for you and your child… How can you make the best out of it? The keyword is prioritizing! Set a schedule for bathing and stick to it. A good time may be after having completed homework or around meals…

Keys To Getting Exactly What You Want When It Comes To Floor Care

Discover helpful tips to keep floors in their best condition, holding your home’s value. Sears gives important details on floor care appliances that are necessary for every home.

Order Flowers Direct From A Real, Local Florist

FlowerShopNetwork.com should be used to send flowers with real local florists for better value and service. This network takes the guesswork out of the equation by verifying the location & quality of the florists for you.

Energy & Green - Energy Star Refrigerators

On average, refrigerators consume more energy than any other appliance in your home. This is a good portion of your home’s total energy. Help keep your energy costs down. Purchase an Energy Star qualified refrigerator and you will reduce your energy use.

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Did you know that carrots are known to greatly enhance blood flow to the eyes? It’s easy to remember because a sliced carrot looks like the human eye. Cut up some carrots and have them washed and ready in your fridge to grab when you get hungry instead of empty calorie foods like cookies or cake.

Puddle Pals Sponge 4 - Adding Oils To Kid's Bath

If you’re having trouble putting your kids to bed after an active day at school, here’s a little tip that might help calm them… Add one ore two drops of lavender or chamomile essential oil to their bath. These oils have been proven to soothe and relax.

A News Anchor Shares Her Journey From Journalist To Author

Author and veteran news journalist Jennifer Valoppi tackles the gap between sciene and religion, fact and fiction in her first novel...Certain Cure. The medical-religious thriller strives to answer one question...if man is on an eternal quest for immortality, when he finds it, does the search for God become irrelevant?

Expert Tells Us About Benefits Of Kissing

Cultural anthropologist William Crane explains the importance of the perfect kiss & shares some pointers with viewers. He also discusses some regional kissing statistics about your area & how both women & men describe their favorite kissing techniques.

Emerging Style & Design - Microwave Cooking

It’s a fact – microwave cooking saves us precious time. Cook foods with one-touch preprogrammed controls. Or set it and forget it. You can easily program your microwave to go from defrost to cook to hold warm, automatically. Look for the Kenmore multi-stage cooking.

Pollution Facts And Call To Action

Did you know that there are an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion new plastic bags used every year? That’s as many as 2 million new bags used per minute! –And where do you think they all end up? Look around! Going Green is not only a choice, but it’s also a necessity for everyone.

Always Ask Your Safe Side Adult

Online Shopping - Personal Advisors

Shopping online is simpler than ever. Personal Advisors can help answer questions to narrow your choices. In addition, you can compare products and features side by side. Your Personal Advisor will help you choose the appliance that’s right for you. Personal Advisors only at Sears dot com.

Get Some New Shoes

Get some new shoes! Donate to a thrift store those oh-so-fashionable pumps that cramp your toes, rub your heels and squeeze your bunions. Instead, buy well-padded, well-fitted shoes with plenty of room for your toes (and other imperfections) which will make a world of difference in the way you feel.

Never Go Into Chat Rooms Without Asking Your Safe Side Adult

(B) Go Green Foundation

The Go Green 21.0 Foundation was founded to foster and promote green education initiatives around the world with the help of schools, and like minded organizations and individuals wanting to make a difference.

What Is Osteoarthritis Of The Knee And Some Treatments

This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates. A medical doctor explains conservative, non-surgical treatment options & injections of as a possible solution, depending on the patient. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals & Euflexxa.

Innovation - Smartsense Cooling Technology

Your refrigerator does more than store food – it’s that revolving door for your family. With innovative designs and features, today’s models help keep your food fresh longer. Look for the Kenmore exclusive SmartSense cooling technology.

Save On Heating Costs

Did you know that each degree you turn down your saves 3 percent of heating costs, while each degree you raise the temperature of your air conditioner saves 3-4 percent of cooling costs? By changing the temperature by 2 degrees all year, you can save about 2,000 pounds of CO2 every year.

Gold Bar Tub & Tile Cleaner 1- Spend Less Time Cleaning

Here’s a quick tip on how you can spend less time cleaning: Don’t let everything to last minute! No… seriously! • Stick to a cleaning schedule and set a short period of time each week to straighten up the house… Involve your family and DO assign chores to your kids… • Not only will they be of help to you, but it will also help teach them good habits!

Energy & Green - Energy Star Dishwashers

Replacing a 10-year old dishwasher with an Energy Star labeled dishwasher can save you more than $30 a year in energy costs. Advanced eco-friendly wash systems like the Kenmore Elite Ultra Wash HE can save up to 41% in water and 34% in energy.

Indulge Yourself!

Indulge yourself! A warm bath before bed can relieve muscle tension, ease aching joints, and help you get a good night's sleep. Find a certified massage therapist and treat yourself. The benefits of massage may include decreased pain and increased circulation, energy, and flexibility. (And it feels great!)

Beware Of Emails & Pop-ups

Emerging Style & Design - Spacesaver Ice System

Get more convenience and storage out of your refrigerator. An in-door icemaker frees up more storage space in the freezer by simply moving the icemaker to the door. Look for the SpaceSaver Ice system and Advanced Dispenser on Kenmore Elite refrigerators.

Become Part Of The Green Revolution

You know, “Going Green” is not only a choice that impacts you and those around you – it is a decision that affects everyone! Become part of the Green Revolution! Get informed and take an active role in making this world a less toxic place for all!

Gold Bar Tub & Tile Cleaner Sponge 2 - Find Motivation

If you can’t seem to find any motivation at all to cleaning up your house, how about incorporating a little fun into your cleaning activities? • Crank up your stereo and integrate some dance or exercise moves as you mop, sweep or scrub…Hey! You are already doing physical activity, so how about bringing it up a notch…or at least making it a little bit more enjoyable?

Online Shopping - Virtual Decorators

There's no need to hire an expensive interior designer. You can design your own kitchen or laundry room with confidence. Plus you can even change your room view and layouts to see how everything will fit in its place. Virtual Decorators only at Sears dot com.

Environmentally-attributed Childhood Diseases

Did you know that environmentally attributed childhood diseases, including asthma, lead to poisoning and cancer, and cost our nation nearly $55 billion annually? So when is enough, enough? What are you doing to help stop pollution?

Don't Respond To Emails That Make You Uncomfortable

(C) Stop Trashing The Planet - Join The Green Revolution at your School

You're never too young to join the "Green Revolution". Perf Go Green joins us again to talk about their exciting new School Initiative Program and shares information on how you can get your school involved in cleaning up the planet…one bag at a time.

Be On A Budget, And On The Cutting Edge Of Fashion

Borrowing has been around since the dark ages, and getting the hottest new designer handbags from New York City conveniently, inexpensively and easily uses the same method to help women be in style for a special occasion, vacation or every day.

Breaking Records & Myths

Peter Vanderkaay, who won a gold and bronze Olympic medal for freestyle swimming in the Olympics this past August, shares with viewers how he has been able to pursue his dreams while having asthma. He dispels common myths and gives hope to the over 20 million Americans that have it. Interview courtesy of Merck & Co., Inc.

Innovation - Dishwashers

Today’s dishwashers can handle bigger loads or large dishes easily saving you time and money. Adjustable racks & folding tines can accommodate any load size making clean up a snap. When shopping, look for the Kenmore Giant Tub Capacity.

Get Plenty Of Sleep

Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping well can lessen pain and help you cope better with your osteoarthritis. Tips to help improve your sleep include: Getting enough exercise early in the day, avoiding caffeine or alcohol at night, keeping your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool, and taking a warm bath at bedtime.

Gold Bar Tub & Tile Cleaner Sponge 3 - Gum Damage To Carpet

Have you experienced gum damage on your carpet recently? If the answer is yes, here’s a little tip that might help you remove it: • Apply some ice over the affected area. Let it sit for a couple of minutes. This will make the gum harden. Once it becomes stiff gently remove with a dull knife. Stay tuned for these and more DIY tips brought to you by SpongeTech.

Energy & Green - Energy Efficient Appliances

Energy-efficient appliances provide energy savings to you. In turn, you can purchase more convenience features saving you time and money. Sears has more brand selection, price and value than any other competitor.

Cooking And Reducing Co2 Emissions

Did you know that by cooking with a slow cooker, toaster or a solar oven you can help reduce CO2 emissions? Discover new ways of cooking…Small changes in your home can go a long way! Become part of the green revolution…every little bit helps!

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Research shows tomatoes are loaded with the nutrient lycopene and are terrific heart and blood food. The tomato has four chambers and is red – just like our hearts. Lycopene has made headlines recently for it’s antioxidant qualities. Tomatoes also have vitamins A, B, and C.

Helping To Bridge The Patient To Doctor Communication Gap About Their Pain

Danielle Knox speaks with Dr. Scott Fishman, Chair & President of the American Pain Foundation about getting patients to talk about their pain with their doctors. "Let's Talk Pain" was formed to get patients comfortable with talking about their pain. Dr. Scott Fishman tells us how a patient can start a conversation with their doctor about their pain, and how both patients and doctors can bridge the gap.

Emerging Style & Design - Refrigerator Selection

Putting the finishing touches on your refrigeration selection process can be fun and creative. Today’s models allow you to make the refrigerator a striking addition to your kitchen with trim kits, custom colors, built-in designs and more. Take the time to consider the appearance as well as performance on you next refrigerator.

Keep A Positive Attitude

Keep a positive attitude! Focus on your strengths - not your weaknesses. Make fitness and good nutrition part of your lifestyle. Learn ways to manage stress, and develop a support system of family, friends, and healthcare professionals.

Gold Bar Tub & Tile Cleaner Sponge 4 - Cigarette Damage To Carpet

Have you experienced any cigarette damage on your carpet recently? If the answer is yes, this tip might help… • This might sound scary, but trust me, it’ll do the trick… With a small scissor cut the blackened fibers from the hole. Once cut, squeeze a few drops of liquid glue into the area and then fill with fibers trimmed from carpet remnants… Stay tuned for these and more DIY tips brought to you by SpongeTech.

On-line Shopping - Ready In 5 Guarantee

Shop worry free with online shopping. It’s a great solution for last minute gifts. It’s easy…it’s fast…it’s guaranteed. Plus you can even get drive-up convenience with curbside pickup. Check out Ready in 5 Guaranteed at Sears dot com.

Switch From A Desktop Computer To A Laptop

Here’s a way to help reduce carbon emissions… Switch to a laptop instead of using a desktop computer and cut three-quarters of your electrical use. Also, make sure to turn off the laptop at the end of the day.Every bit counts! We can all contribute to change!

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Did you know that grapes are considered a heart and blood vitalizing food? Grapes hang in a cluster in the shape of a heart and each grape resembles a blood cell. Also, grapes have antioxidant qualities which help cleanse your system. So grab a bunch to munch with your lunch!

Training Your Core For A Fitter, Firmer, Faster Body

Fitness expert Ivy Larson, as part of the 10 Week Balancing Act Lifestyle Makeover, describes the benefits of core training plus some exercises to incorporate into your workout.

Innovation - Washers That Eliminate Allergens

By using certain washing cycles, you can free your fabrics of more than 95% of common household allergens like dust mites and pet dander. In addition, sanitization can protect your family by eliminating 99.9% of certain bacteria. Take care of your family healthy with state-of-the-art washing machines from Sears.

Switch To Cold-Water Washing

Here’s a way in which you can help reduce harmful carbon emissions into the environment…Switch to cold water washing and save 80 percent on energy. By doing this you can save estimated $60 a year. Also, by drying your clothes on a hanger you can help save an average of 700 pounds of C02 a year.

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Did you know that walnuts develop more than three dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function? They actually look like a little brain too. And the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. Walnuts may help lower cholesterol and have been shown to help with the prevention of some diseases.

Using The Stability Ball In Your Workout Program

Fitness expert Ivy Larson, as part of the 10-Week Balancing Act Makeover Program, shows us how to use the stability ball to not just train your core, but for a whole body workout.

Energy & Green - Water Filtration Systems

Do your part and go green! Why buy costly bottled water and create unnecessary waste? With Advanced water filtration systems, you can eliminate 99% of impurities. Look for the Exclusive PUR Ultimate II water filtration on Kenmore Elite refrigerators.

Have A Good Laugh

Laughing – even when you’re in agony - can relax muscles, relieving pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and strengthen your immune system. Rent a funny movie, call your funny friend, watch a sit-com, or go see a stand-up comedian!

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Did you know that celery and bok choy help replenish the body’s skeletal needs? These foods target bone strength. Our bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. So crunch away, and add them to your recipes for a low-calorie, healthy boost to your body.

(D) The future of GREEN is looking promising, but it’s up to us to drive change and make an impact

The Go Green 21.0 Foundation was founded to foster and promote green education initiatives around the world with the help of schools, and like minded organizations and individuals wanting to make a difference.

Safe Pass

With home burglaries and other crimes on the rise, it’s now more important than ever to protect your family and possessions. Having a home alarm system can give you peace of mind and save you up to 20 percent on your homeowner’s policy. SafePass from ADT is a safe and easy way to activate your home alarm.

Static Guard - Fall Fashion Uses

This segment focuses on “Fall Fashion” and the many uses for Static Guard this fall season to prevent not only fly away clothes and static shock, but fly-away hair…all these cool tips while also getting fall fashion advice from stylist to the stars, Annie Jagger.

Emerging Style & Design - Dishwashers

When picking out your dishwasher, performance and options aren’t your only concerns. Style and appearance are major factors as well. Choose from a wide variety of materials and colors to match your kitchen. Control types and console style also add to the appearance of your dishwasher.

Switch To C.F.L.'s

Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs or C-F-L’s and use 75% percent less energy per light bulb. You can save 300 pounds of C-0-2 a year by doing so. That would prevent the release of greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of about 800,000 cars!

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Research shows eating one avocado a week may help shed unwanted birth weight, and may help prevent some cervical cancers. Interestingly, it takes up to nine months to grow an avocado. Avocadoes and eggplant target the health and function of the womb and cervix and look JUST like these organs.

On-line Shopping - Appliance Buying Guide

Choosing the right appliance can be easy. By simply going online, a helpful buying guide will identify your needs and assist you with making the right choice. Pick the features you want in your next appliance with confidence. Log onto Sears dot com for a useful appliance buying guide.

Getting Kids To Drink Milk

The American Heart Association recommends children over 2 switch to lowfat or fat free Milk. To encourage kids to drink more milk without adding unwanted calories serve the fat free milk flavored with Calorie Free chocolate syrup. Kids will get the calcium important for healthy developing bones and the chocolate taste will make milk fun!

Don't Skip Breakfast

Eat breakfast to jump start your metabolism…you will burn more calories throughout the day! So don’t skip breakfast, just skip sugary and fatty foods and switch to Calorie Free Jam and Jelly fruit spreads and Calorie Free syrups. Your waist line will appreciate it and you’ll have more energy to start your day.

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Many people are unaware that fruits are just as healthy as vegetables – so if you don’t like veggies, relax! Eat a lot of fruit, especially colorful ones like oranges, mangoes, and melons. They’re sweet, juicy and have fiber in them, which your body needs every day.

Do Not Disclose Your Personal Info Online

Do not post personal information about yourself online, and never meet someone in person you have met online

Toning And Firming Your Arms

Today we’re gonna focus on toning and firming your arms---especially this back of the arm area, the notoriously difficult to tighten triceps. Now, I know and I totally understand most women don’t want bulging biceps and body builder arms---and for this reason a large percentage of women steer clear of the weights and hit the cardio equipment instead. ----But, here’s the deal, if you’re over about age 30---which I am! ---it is almost completely impossible to have toned arms unless you do some sort of resistance training. --- Now the resistance training I’m encouraging doesn’t have to be super hard-core with way heavy weights, but it does have to be challenging enough so that you feel the burn and so you are actually fatiguing your muscles.---For maximum results, you also want to make sure you’re working your muscles in a variety of ways using a variety of exercise training techniques. ----In addition, you also want to consider a training technique called “DROP-SETS” where you do 1 exercise—such as overhead presses---with a moderately heavy weight for 10-12 reps and then you “drop” down to a lighter weight and repeat the same exercise for 20-30 reps without resting between sets. Here are a few examples of some exercises you can do at home: 1. Incorporating SUPER-SLOW training---try doing single arm lat rows with tricep extension (put other hand on stability ball) 2. For upper body endurance try HIGHER REP TRAINING doing boxing with light weights AND medicine ball throws 3. For sheer strength---nothing beats the push-up! Try a variety of tempos to increase intensity 4. Drop Set---do overhead press with 7 pounds and then drop down to 5 pounds Now of course you can’t just do arm exercises and get fabulous arms if you also aren’t following a healthful diet. For more information on healthy “whole foods” eating tips please visit my website at www.goldcoastcure.com or check out my Gold Coast Cure or Fitter, Firmer, Faster books.--- That’s all we have time for today, but please tune in next time for time saving glute tightening tips!

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

“Healthy” foods can be misleading when you don’t know what you’re eating. For example, a honey bran muffin can have as many as 550 calories! Just because it’s honey and bran, doesn’t mean it’s low in calories. Remember – low caloric intake combined with exercise leads to healthy weight loss that lasts.

Glute Training

One common problem many women run into when they’re trying to work their glutes is that they allow their thigh muscles to take over and consequently their glutes never really get targeted ----One of the major reasons this happens is that some of the most effective glute training exercises are also among the most effective thigh-building exercises---such as squats, lunges, and leg presses. ---And, quite often, a woman who has less developed glutes has muscle attachments and leverage issues that favor thigh development over glute development. These women end up getting bigger and more developed thighs but they don’t ever see results in their glutes. ----If this sounds like you ---there are a few pointers to keep in mind that will help ensure your glutes get targeted---plus some specific exercises that will help---

Use Public Transportation

Here’s a way in which you can help reduce harmful carbon emissions into the environment… Use public transportation whenever possible… Carpool, shop locally, and ideally switch to a hybrid or energy-efficient car (if you haven't already). But remember – to get the full, recommended use of a hybrid, you have to keep it for 5 years.

Protecting Your Parent's Independence

WHEN YOUR PARENT IS STRUGGLING WITH A TASK LIKE BUTTONING A SHIRT, LET THEM COMPLETE IT ON THEIR OWN, NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES. INSTEAD OF DOING IT FOR THEM, ENCOURAGE THEM TO DO IT ALONE. CARE COACHING MEANS SUPPORTING YOUR LOVED ONE WHILE BEING A RESOURCE WHEN THEY NEED HELP. THEY WILL APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND WILL BE SATISFIED ABOUT ACCOMPLISHING SOMETHING ON THEIR OWN.

Bringing Home The Holidays 1 - Mrs. Dash's Favorite Family Recipes

We’re spicing up the holidays with Mrs. Dash! Why dread planning those holiday meals? Enjoy a convenient, healthy and easy way to try something different this holiday season. Mrs. Dash provides a wide range of products to add robust flavors to all your holiday dishes. In addition, Mrs. Dash supports a heart healthy diet, a priceless gift for your loved ones. This segment has some great low sodium and low calorie turkey recipes.

Insuring Financial Security & Peace Of Mind For New Parents

In this segment, a new mom and an industry expert from Gerber Life Insurance discuss the 4 questions people should ask when considering life insurance.

Innovative, Effective And Timely Breast Cancer Testing

One of Time Magazine’s 10 best medical breakthroughs of 2007, Veridex’s GeneSearch™ Breast Lymph Node Assay can evaluate your lymph nodes more thoroughly for cancer cells than more commonly performed test procedures used during surgery. Given that more than 40,000 women in the U.S. die annually from breast cancer, the GeneSearch™ BLN Assay is the first intra-operative & gene-based test approved for use in the U.S. to detect the spread of breast cancer into the lymph nodes, and in this segment, our host discusses this test and what patients should know after they have been diagnosed with breast cancer when with Dr. Peter Blumencranz – one of the first doctors to use the test clinically after it became available on the market.

Homewatch Helps Protect Independence

Homewatch CareGivers is one of the largest and oldest homecare franchises in the country. This segment focuses on the benefits of having one of their caregivers and the services they can offer.

Socialization Combats Isolation

SENIORS STRUGGLE WITH THE LOSS OF LIFELONG FRIENDS AND PARTNERS. IT IS VITAL THAT YOUR PARENT IS ENCOURAGED TO SOCIALIZE AMONG OTHERS. REACH OUT TO THE LOCAL YMCA TO FIND SOCIAL GROUPS OR ACTIVITIES THAT WILL KEEP YOUR PARENT ENGAGED AND ACTIVE. GO TO homewatchcaregivers.com FOR MORE INFO ON EXERCISE AND CREATIVE GROUPS FOR SENIORS.

Create Incredible Holiday Projects With The Print Shop

The Print Shop is a complete desktop publishing solution you can use at home to create incredible designs during the holidays and year-round! It comes loaded with professionally-designed templates, and step-by-step instruction wizards to make all sorts of projects. The Print Shop can save you money, because you create and print your designs right from your home computer and printer.

Leading Under Pressure: Maximize Your Health While Building Your Wealth

Dr. Gaby Cora, MD explains that millions of Americans are thinking, planning & scheming how to stretch a 24-hour day into an endless loop of "useful" time. "Leading Under Pressure" summarizes the many challenges business owners & corporate warriors face in the current fast-paced craze, where exceptional expectations in productivity & performance are the norm.

Keep Your Tires Inflated

Here’s a way in which you can help reduce harmful carbon emissions into the environment… Keep your tires inflated to improve gas mileage by 3 percent. Remember - Every gallon you save also saves 20 pounds of C02 emissions. Stay tuned for these and other green tips!

Financial Planning With Your Parent

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PARENTS HAVE CLEARLY PLANNED FOR THEIR FUTURES, LIKE WILLS, FUNERAL SERVICES, AND BURIAL PLOTS. IF NOT, CONTRACT AN ELDER-CARE LAWYER TO HELP YOU MAKE DECISIONS TOGETHER OR A CERTIFIED SENIOR ADVISER. FOR MORE INFO ON THIS, GO TO www.homewatchcaregivers.com.

It's Never A Bad Time To Learn: Making Music Part Of Your Life At Any Age

This segment talks about how music can help you become healthier and smarter and introduces two of it’s great starter kits for the beginner musician. In addition, Yamaha is giving away $25,000 worth of the PSRE-413 Keyboard and the GigMaker Deluxe Guitar packages to about 125 lucky winners.

Empower Yourself To Achieve: Career, Family & Personal

Take command of your life with simple step-by-step solutions to everyday problems. Choose your goals and decide what you want to achieve in life. Discover how one woman can make nothing into something.

Plug Into A Power Strip

HERE'S A WAY IN WHICH YOU CAN HELP REDUCE HARMFUL CARBON EMISSIONS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT. PLUG ANYTHING THAT CAN BE POWERED BY A REMOTE CONTROL OR HAS A POWER-CUBE TRANSFORMER INTO A POWER STRIP. AND REMEMBER, UNPLUG ANYTHING YOU'RE NOT USING. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS.

How To Hire Home Care

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Innovation - Vacuum Cleaners

Say goodbye to those grueling days of vacuuming around the house. Today’s vacuum cleaners make cleaning your home easier and help keep your family healthier. Select a new vacuum to enhance your comfort while increasing convenience. Get the features you desire and your home needs with Sears’ great selection of vacuum cleaners.

Do You Know When Your Parent Needs Assistance At Home?

DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR PARENT NEEDS ASSISTANCE AT HOME? CHECK FOR MOBILITY ISSUES GETTING AROUND AND HOUSEKEEPING ISSUES, LIKE CLEANLINESS AND SAFETY HAZARDS. BEING AWARE OF THESE SMALL SIGNS AS THEY CAN ALERT YOU TO A SITUATION IN WHICH YOUR PARENT MAY NEED MORE HELP FROM EITHER YOU OR AN AT-HOME CAREGIVER.

Jane Seymour - Aging Beautifully

Timeless movie and TV star, Jane Seymour at age 57 is one of more than 66 million Americans who suffer from aches and soreness in their joints. She manages her discomfort and is able to do the things she loves such as dancing. In this segment, Jane speaks out to inspire others to make their move with freedom and do what they love such as dancing, golf, playing tennis, gardening and traveling. Interview sponsored by Schiff Nutrition Intl.

Turning Photos Into Videos

Busy moms may not be familiar with the technology with digital photos, or they just don’t have time to deal with them. Fodeo helps share photos and keeps them from being lost or damaged.

Companionship Perks For Your Parent

It is important for your parent to have contact with more people than just you or your family. Many homecare agencies offer companionship care. Sharing life experience and keeping company is a great way for your parent to stay connected. Having an in-home caregiver can also help battle loneliness and the feeling of burdening you as the main caregiver

Go Green - Care, And Take Initiative

What does it mean to Go Green? It’s caring and taking initiative on making this planet a “greener” place to live. In the U.S. less than 1% of plastic products are recycled. That’s alarming considering how much plastic we use on a daily basis… The time has come for you to do something about it!

How To Get The Keys From Your Aging Parent

If your parent is struggling with dementia, physical activities around the house and their vision, it is best to have a conversation about retirement from driving. Doctors are often very comfortable delivering this type of message on your behalf. There will be a feeling of loss of value, self esteem and self-worth. Be available to drive them or hire a caregiver to give transportation options.

Bringing Home The Holidays 2 - Mrs. Dash's Favorite Family Recipes

We’re spicing up the holidays with Mrs. Dash! Don’t dread planning those holiday meals? Enjoy a convenient, healthy and easy way to try something different this holiday season. Mrs. Dash provides a wide range of products to add robust flavors to all your holiday dishes. In addition, Mrs. Dash supports a heart-healthy diet, which is a priceless gift for your loved ones. This segment has some great low sodium but tasty appetizer recipes for the holidays. Tune into the Season Premiere of "The Biggest Loser: Couples" on January 6 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. Central Time on NBC.

Women & Finance

As our economy struggles, so does the average American. But even in tight times, experts warn that we must still invest in our future. New York Life Insurance Company, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States, educates us on the myths and realities of what life insurance can do to protect you now, and after death and explains why women in particular need to pay attention!

How More Than 100 Teens Lost Weight & What They Wish Their Parents Knew

The author of Weight Loss Confidential discusses the fact that with more & more children & teens becoming overweight, it's time to think about this problem in a new way - by listening to the stories of kids (and their parents) who have "been there". Weight Loss Confidential shows how teens can lose weight & keep it off, and how parents can help pave the way.

Your Life Insurance Agent’s Role

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT WHEN HIRING A LIFE INSURANCE AGENT? YOUR AGENT SHOULD CLOSELY REVIEW ALL YOUR PERSONAL OBJECTIVES… ANALYZE YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS… THEN DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STRATEGY THAT FITS YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY!! TO FIND AN AGENT YOU CAN TRUST… AND A COMPANY YOU CAN RELY ON… GO TO NEW YORK LIFE-DOT-COM.

Getting Help Before You Don't Have An Option

Here’s a tip from Homewatch CareGivers: “A little bit of help” means getting help before you don’t have an option. Don’t wait for a tragedy. Having a caregiver in the house can be doubly beneficial. Your parent can maintain independence while avoiding accidents that could lead to hospitalization or serious trauma.

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

HOW MUCH LIFE INSURANCE DO YOU REALLY NEED? MOST EXPERTS SUGGEST FIVE TO 15 TIMES YOUR ANNUAL GROSS SALARY…. OR… CALCULATE YOUR ANNUAL SALARY TIMES THE NUMBER OF YEARS BEFORE YOUR YOUNGEST CHILD IS OUT OF COLLEGE. TO RESEARCH WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU… GO TO NEW YORK LIFE-DOT-COM AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT.”

Exotic Pets: Being A Responsible And Informed Pet Owner

Zoologist Nigel Marven and Herpetologist, Hillary Dupont share some helpful information on purchasing and caring for exotic pets, especially which is the right reptile or amphibian for you.

Holiday Crafting Ideas With Kathy Peterson

The Craft & Hobby Association estimates that 42 million U.S. households will be handcrafting this holiday season. This segment features crafts expert Kathy Peterson talking about some ideas and showing us how to make them.

Safety Check Tips

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among Americans over 65, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. If you want to keep your parent at home, do a safety check as often as possible. This means: Getting rid of throw rugs on the floor, making sure stairways are clear, and installing handlebars in the bathroom and shower.

Wrap Your Water Heater

Here’s a way in which you can help reduce harmful carbon emissions into the environment… Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket and save up to 1,000 pounds of C02 a year. Every bit counts! Join the Green Revolution at www.perfgogreen.com

Daily Exercise Routine

Incorporating exercise as a part of your daily routine with your parent is vital to their physical well-being. Besides daily stretches, it is good to do light lifting of household objects, short neighborhood walks and low-impact yoga. Exercise helps promote blood circulation as well as helps relieve stiff joints and tight muscles.

Women & Finance

This segments highlights that women have a longer life expectancy than men, by some estimates at least six years, so women will need more money saved for retirement. New York Life Insurance explains why traditional investment advice for women is flawed, and offers advice on which investments can guarantee a paycheck for life. He also explains Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuities, and how they are considered one of the industry’s “best kept secrets.”

Holiday Makeup Tips From Celebrity And Oscars Makeup Artist

In this segment, Celebrity Face Designer Tim Quinn joins us live via satellite with makeup tips and the hottest runway and celebrity-inspired looks for the upcoming holiday season featuring Giorgio Armani Cosmetics.

U.S. Consumes 25% Of World's Energy

Did you know that the United States, home to only five percent of the world’s population, consumes 25 percent of the world’s energy? Yup, we also generate 25 percent of global warming pollution, this is why we need to motivate change… The future is in our hands…

How To Cope With Geographic Displacement, Loss Of The Nuclear Family

Here’s a tip from Homewatch Caregivers. Did you know that 68% of adult children do not live in the same community as their parent? The technology of remote care monitoring can help you keep tabs on your parent from afar. Obviously though, the technology will never replace the personal connection of an in-home care giver.

Protecting The “sandwich Generation”

ARE YOU CAUGHT UP IN THE “SANDWICH GENERATION?” IF YOU’RE FINANCIALLY HELPING BOTH YOUR PARENTS AND YOUR CHILDREN… WHILE TRYING TO PLAN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT, YOU’RE THERE! AND THE BEST WAY TO COVER WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS… IS TO PLAN A PROACTIVE APPROACH NOW. FOR HELP, GO TO NEW YORK LIFE DOT-COM, AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT.”

Invigorating Your Cocktail Recipes

This segment features the President & CEO of p.i.n.k Spirits Company featuring a new vodka that has caffeine & guarana infused in it, which provides the energy you need without any distracting flavor. He also shows us how to make innovative drinks for the holidays.

Preserve Your Future Assets

WORRIED ABOUT PRESERVING YOUR FUTURE ASSETS? THEN DON’T MAKE WITHDRAWALS FROM I-R-A’S OR OTHER QUALIFIED PLANS UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! REPLACING RETIREMENT DOLLARS CAN BE TOUGH -- AND EARLY WITHDRAWALS CAN BE PENALIZED! FOR MORE, GO TO THE NEW YORK LIFE-DOT-COM... AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT".

How To Get An Honest Answer From Your Parents About The Help They Need

Here’s a tip from Homewatch CareGivers: One of the biggest fears of the elderly is the loss of their independence. Create a safe environment for your parents to be honest with you. Talk with a homecare professional at www.Homewatch CareGivers.com about the options for your parents staying home and maintaining their independence.

Keep Insurances Current

TIMES ARE TOUGH, BUT DON’T LET YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGES LAPSE! REMEMBER… WOMEN TRADITIONALLY LIVE LONGER, AND HAVE LESS SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME… SO ASK YOUR AGENT ABOUT GUARANTEED INCOME FOR LIFE! TO CREATE A PLAN THAT PROTECTS YOU, GO TO NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE-DOT.COM AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT!”

Benefits Of Using Passport MD

Joan Lunden is one of America’s most recognized & trusted television personalities, and was the longest-running host on early morning television for almost 2 decades (1980-1997). Joan helped millions of viewers greet each new day, and during her tenure she reported from 26 countries, covered four presidents, 5 Olympics & 2 Royal weddings. All the while she kept us up to date on how to care for our homes, our families & ourselves. In this segment, Joan tells us about an online resource she uses to keep her family’s health records available for doctors to access privately and efficiently. Interview sponsored by PassportMD.

Turn Off Appliances You're Not Using

It’s very important that you make sure to turn off any appliances when not in use. Not only will this help the environment but it will also help keep your home safe! Switching from traditional light bulbs to CFL’s, which is also safer, and prevents greenhouse gas emissions that lead to global climate change.

Let The Daughter Be The Daughter

Being a caregiver of your parent puts you in an uncomfortable position when it comes to hygiene and intimate issues. Instead of taking on these roles yourself, contact your local Homewatch CareGivers to help bathe and clean your parents. This intermediary will help you maintain your role in the relationship while maintaining your parent’s dignity.

Special Needs For Special Children

HAVING A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD MEANS YOU HAVE UNIQUE FINANCIAL NEEDS… SO START PLANNING NOW WITH A FINANCIAL TEAM. YOUR TEAM SHOULD INCLUDE A LIFE INSURANCE SPECIALIST … WHO CAN HELP SAFEGUARD YOUR ASSETS SO GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ARE NOT JEOPARDIZED! GO TO NEW YORK-LIFE-DOT-COM FOR INFO ON SPECIAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS.

Find The Perfect Scent For The Holidays

This segment highlights products available for holiday gifts at the 310 Perfumania retail stores and on their website, emphasizing that Perfumania is the busy woman’s place to go for one-stop shopping for men and women.

Plan Your Financial Future

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE! ALWAYS CONSIDER ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE. WHETHER YOU HAVE TODDLERS OR TEENS, PLAN FOR THEIR EDUCATION WHILE PLANNING FOR YOUR RETIREMENT. TO MEET ALL YOUR GOALS, GO TO NEW-YORK-LIFE-DOT COM AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT.”

Getting Everyone On-board

Not everyone in your family is cut out to be a caregiver. Have a sit-down meeting with all of your involved family members to discuss everyone’s role. There should be a person handling each area of your loved-one’s needs. Homewatch CareGivers offers professionals who can help facilitate decisions and link you to geriatric care managers who are an invaluable resource to you.

Protecting The Future

CHANCES ARE…YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF... SO TO PROTECTlong-term care, nursing, healthcare, family, protection, new york life, insurance, care THEIR FUTURE AND YOURS, CONSIDER LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. AS NURSING AND HEALTHCARE COSTS ESCALATE, IT CAN HELP PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! TO LEARN MORE, GO TO NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND CLICK ON “CONSULT AN AGENT.”

More Than 97% Of Plastics End Up In Landfills

In the U.S. more than 97% of plastics end up in landfills because we only recycle less than 3% of them! So, if it takes 1,000 years for a bag to decompose, what type of world are we leaving for our future generations? Re-think our future. Think Green!

Managing Medication

Communicate, Collaborate & Create With Your Friends & Family

This segment features veteran multi-media host site Multiply.com, that has a new website featuring professional and beautiful looking custom photo books, calendars & cards. Julie Wohlberg shows us how these products make a great keepsake as well as a wonderful, inexpensive gift for your friends & family, any time of the year.

These Reptiles & Amphibians Make Good Pets

This segment explains the roles of women in the reptile hobby, what they have to “put up with” living with men who are in the hobby, conservation, and there is a “show and tell” about good pets in the reptile/amphibian species.

Peace Of Mind For Electronic, Digital And Appliance Purchases

In this age of rapidly changing technology, many of us need help simply understanding those many consumer electronic products, home appliances and toys we buy, like flat screen TV’s, laptops, digital cameras, refrigerators, and more. We may also want more protection to cover repair costs, so we can keep using that purchase longer. In this segment, we explain how service plans like the ones offered by N.E.W. Customer Service Companies can not only extend the life of what you buy, but also help you quickly learn how to use it!

Tips On How To Navigate A Health Care System From Afar

Go Green 21.0 Foundation

Here’s a way in which you can get involved with the “green movement”. The GO GREEN 21.0 Foundation has created an interactive community in which you can get involved, educate yourself about what’s going on in the environment, connect with others by sharing your stories, and ultimately to make a difference for the future.

Mr. Beer – The Ultimate Holiday Guy Gift

Mr. Beer is the easy, affordable and fun way to make your own beers, from ales & lagers, to stouts & bocks. The complete microbrewery system demonstrated in this segment comes with everything you need to brew almost 1 case of beer…just add water.

Women & Finance

Listening To Your Parent's Plans & Decisions

Show Off Your Kids

Do you feel like your kids are growing older every day? Make sure to capture all these wonderful moments with a custom photo book that you will cherish forever. Start with their newborn pictures and highlight their accomplishments through the years. Guaranteed, they’ll show the photo book to their kids later in life.

Taking Care Of Wants Vs. Needs

Static Guard - Home For The Holidays

This is one of 3 segments for Static Guard. This segment focuses on “Home for the Holidays” and the many uses for Static Guard outside of just your clothes! Get tons of cool tips from stylist-to-the-stars, Annie Jagger, on how to make your holiday to-do list easier!

No Time To Go Shopping?

You’re a busy person with virtually no time to shop for a present for your favorite aunt, let alone a meaningful, personal one. How about creating a high-quality, custom photo book in just minutes on your computer? It’s fun, and you might just have time to stop and smell the flowers.

Create A Nutritious Diet

Protect Your Family - December Id Identity Theft Prevention & Awareness Month

Identity theft can happen to anyone at anytime. Don’t be victim! Get peace of mind with one company’s patent-pended service. If you’re not protected – you’re at risk!

Recycle - Do It For Your Kids

If you have kids, I’m sure you want them to live a long and happy life. What happens if we trash our planet first? We live in an important time in Earth’s history…a time when humanity must choose its future. Give your kids a future and recycle. Do it for your kids!

Simple on-line shopping

Synopsis: Every day products from the world’s leading brands are on-line at www.theessentials.com. Enjoy a quick and easy way to purchase items with on-line and call center support. Featuring items from state of the art shavers and electric toothbrushes to everyday needs such as dental care and even bay care items. In addition, you can purchase replacement parts and accessories, plus gift ideas to help you with your shopping.

Every Woman Deserves A Fresh New Start

Makeover Series Part I with the "All About Choo" Hair Salon Glam Team

Every Woman Deserves A Fresh New Start

Makeover Series Part II with the "All About Choo" Hair Salon Glam Team

Big Gift, Small Budget

Maybe your budget has gotten smaller lately, but you still want to give a big gift to your college roommate for her birthday. Upload all your photos and all the fun times you had together to create a custom, high-quality photo book. When she’s old and gray, she won’t forget the sorority soiree where she met her husband, Biff!

The Emotion Behind Money: Building Wealth From The Inside Out

We all have a relationship with money. What's yours like? Are you on a peaceful and empowering journey together? Or does the mere thought of green leave you feeling fearful or overwhelmed? CPA & author Julie Murphy Casserly discusses her new book which examines the underlying reasons why in her experience, people aren't making money or managing their money correctly.

Harlan's Trim-it-quick Makes The Season Sparkle

This time-saving invention lets you trim the tree or your bushes outside with lights that won’t tangle, and that are evenly distributed on each branch, and takes the hassle, frustration, and time out of untangling and distributing the lights.

Healthy Aging

Season Pass Program - Importance Of The Flu Shot For College Students

ESPN college football analyst and commentator, and former TV “Bachelor” Jesse Palmer tells us about his broadcast career and his involvement in the Season Pass Program, designed by CSL Biotherapies to explain why colleges & universities are especially vulnerable to flu outbreaks & the impact of the flu on college students. Interview sponsored by CSL Biotherapies.

Savvy Solutions For The Social Butterfly

Do you have a lot of photos? Do you have a lot of friends? Celebrate all the good times you had on that trip, at that event, during the celebration…by turning those photos into something even more special – a custom photo book. Order one for you and all your friends, you social butterfly you.

Easy Ways To Get Fit Without Equipment Or A Gym

J.C. Santana, a certified fitness trainer, motivational health speaker and author gets us into shape with FT or Function Training and demonstrates three easy exercise to benefit our bodies.

Sharing Shows Caring

Are you a “soccer mom” who has taken tons of pictures of little Billy and his teammates all through the winning season? Here’s an idea: share your photos online, get some pix from the other moms, and make high-quality photo books that you and the kids can enjoy as keepsakes. They’ll cherish them the rest of their lives.

Niox Mino: Revolutionary New Technology For Asthma Management

This segment introduces a revolutionary new medical technology called Niox Mino that could help millions of asthma sufferers breathe easier. Some 22-million people in the United States are currently affected by asthma. Most medicines available today treat the symptoms once your airways are already inflamed, so you are already suffering. Most medicines don’t prevent asthma conditions from happening. Niox Mino is a hand-held point-of care device used in your doctor's office for the measurement of airway inflammation. Controlling the inflammation rather than its consequences can dramatically improve diagnosis, treatment and care.

A Solution To Your New Years Resolution

Dean Tornabene, the only athlete in history to capture the Mr. America title and also win the National Powerlifting Championship, talks about being a pioneer in personal training and his new, interactive website and eating program based on science to help people achieve their weight loss and fitness goals.

Helpful Home Security Tips

With over 134 years of experience in home security and protection, ADT suggests the following tips to help secure your home: Close and lock your doors and windows Trim shrubs and trees around your home Join a Neighborhood Watch Program Invest in a home security system For other helpful security tips, log onto ADT dot com

The Truth About Sweeteners

As we try to eat healthier, we often start by reading the nutrition label to check the fat grams, calories, what sweetener is used and more. Chances are we compare what we find on the label with what we think we know about healthy eating. But many people make decisions based on misperceptions. This segment highlights the similarities between commonly used sweeteners: high fructose corn syrup, sugar, and honey. High Fructose Corn Syrup has had its name dragged through the media. But the FDA says it is nutritionally the same as sugar, with the same number of calories and it is metabolized the same way.

How Americans Can Make Their Homes More Energy-Efficient

TV carpenter and international model Carter Oosterhouse is known for his easygoing attitude, effortless charm & eye for tackling challenging carpentry projects. But he shows his passion when talking about building more energy-efficient homes. In this segment sponsored by the non-profit Council for Responsible Energy, he encourages people to take advantage of natural gas, an abundant, clean, natural resource.

Save Big And Shop More With Coupon Cabin.com

This segment highlights the benefits of a unique on-line resource: couponcabin.com; a website where consumers can find a variety of on-line promo-codes, printable coupons, and money saving links for major retailers, products, and on-line shopping sites. Not only does the site serve as a one stop shop for locating all kinds of money saving links, coupons, and deals, the site also routinely tests the offers it finds to ensure they are accurate and up to date. Best of all the site is free to use.

The Truth About Sweeteners

If you’re counting calories, here’s something you may not know: sweeteners like sugar, honey and High Fructose Corn Syrup have the same calories… four per gram… AND… they are metabolized the same way in the body! To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com

The Truth About Sweeteners

A sugar is a sugar whether it comes from Table Sugar, Honey or High Fructose Corn Syrup. All have the same calories. It’s eating too many calories of ANY kind -- plus not enough exercise that promotes obesity! To learn more, go to SweetSurprise-dot-com.

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Studies show onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the eyes. Garlic also helps eliminate waste materials. And onions look like the body's cells! So don’t be afraid to eat onions and garlic, although you might need a breath mint afterwards!

Sharing The Love & Hair To Children In Need

Madonna Coffman, president and founder of Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long term medical hair loss, usually Alopecia Areata. Also, Jordann Miller, Jewelry Designer, shows us how else one can become involved in addition to donating hair.

Protect Yourself From Resourceful Thieves

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, data breaches are up 69% more in 2008 versus 2007. In today’s tough economy, consumers are more at risk now than ever, as people fight to adjust to economic hardships & thieves look for new ways to scam innocent people. Frank Abagnale, a former con man who normally avoids the spotlight, who’s life was chronicled in the hit movie, “Catch Me If You Can”, exposes some of the biggest mistakes people make that put them at risk & affordable solutions to protect them. Interview courtesy of Uni-ball.

The Truth About Sweeteners

Here’s some food for thought: a common misperception is that High Fructose Corn Syrup makes you fat. Well, the American Medical Association says it does NOT appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners… like sugar or honey! To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com

Why Exercise

Why exercise? Because exercise can be an effective treatment for knee joint pain. Exercise can help keep joints flexible, increase muscle strength, control weight, strengthen bones and ligaments, and improve mood and overall outlook.

David Frankel, Director, Devil Wears Prada, Marley & Me

“Marley & Me” movie director and comedy writer, David Frankel teams up with Purina Dog Chow ® brand to talk about his canine casting calls and how they worked with actors Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, as well as how he balances his doggone life.

The Truth About Sweeteners

The food-focused holidays are a great time to clear up confusion about the role of sweets in your daily diet. High Fructose Corn Syrup is nutritionally the same as sugar…so registered dietitians say you can keep enjoying the sweet treats you love… if you just do it in moderation! To learn more, go to Sweet-surprise-dot-com.

Environmental Heritage Of Arm And Hammer®

This segment focuses on the positive environmental heritage for Church & Dwight Co. David Bach, Author of “Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth (and get rich trying)” talks about how a lot of companies are jumping on the green bandwagon & it is overwhelming for consumers to know who to trust. He demonstrates how Arm & Hammer ® represents a trusted brand for 150+ years with a history of environmental heritage.

Know Your Impact

The measure of our impact on the Earth is called our carbon footprint because carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas. Calculate your impact in about 3 minutes at www.earth-lab.com/carbon profile, and then take “steps” to lower your score. We can all do better than what we’re doing now to help stop global warming, so take action!

The Truth About Sweeteners

Did you know that honey and sugar are not the only natural sweeteners? The F-D-A says High Fructose Corn Syrup also meets their definition of “Natural.” High Fructose Corn Syrup is made from corn… and contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients… or color additives. To learn more, go to www.sweetsurprise.com

Busy Career Mom's Testimonial

Wouldn’t it be great to know you can trust the advertising hype you hear or read about -- before you shell out your hard-earned dollars? In this segment, a very busy mom puts the new Arm & Hammer Essentials® “green” household cleaners to the test. We'll hear what she likes and what she doesn't about the new line. The Arm & Hammer Essentials® line comes in refillable, innovative and environmentally sensible packaging that’s designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills.

Find Your Litter Factor

Making small changes can add up to make a big difference for the Earth. Save $500 a year by breaking a bottle-a-day water habit. Not only that, but bottled water is not necessarily purer water. Federal standards are higher for tap water than for bottled. Remember – wasting money and hurting the planet go hand in hand.

Make No Sacrifices Using Arm & Hammer Essentials

David Bach, Author of “Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth (and get rich trying)” talks about how plastic from traditional household cleaners and containers consumer energy when created & contribute a significant amount of post-consumer waste. He provides a solution of using Arm & Hammer Essentials Cleaners to reduce the energy consumed in distribution, generate less plastic waste & limit the amount of harsh chemicals usually produced in household cleaners.

Increase Your Fuel Economy

Did you know that you can save $884 or more every year by improving your fuel economy? That is, if your car gets 35 miles per gallon, instead of 20. Right now, decide to trade in your car for one with better fuel economy. Find a greener car at www.greenercars.org and decide which one you want to be driving.

Weight Wise Tips With Maureen Mccormick

Eating omega-3 rich fish at least once a week results in a 52% reduction in the risk of sudden death from attack or stroke. Omega-3 can be found in salmon sardines and tuna and it must be obtained from food sources. If you can’t tolerate eating that much fish, it also comes in a supplement form.

Family Entertainment

This segment highlights a cool new way for families and/or kids to enjoy karaoke while using an mp3 player and The Memorex Sing Stand.

History Of Providing Value To The Customer

When you shop for products we use everyday, like household cleaners or beauty products, you want to get the most for your money and the best for your budget! If you can “do the right thing” for the environment at the same time, that's even better. In this segment, eight-time national bestselling financial author and green lifestyle expert David Bach joins Bruce Tetreault, Group Product Manager for ARM & HAMMER® Essentials™ to explain a new line of affordable, hard-working, environmentally sensible products.

Jump Start Your Career

This segment with the CEO and co-founder of PINK Magazine talks about empowering women to create and manage their own business. Cynthia Good of PINK Magazine gives advice on how to do run a thriving business, using her successes as a CEO as examples.

Eat Well

Eat well. Eating right and controlling your weight can help relieve some of the stress on your knees. It can also lower your risk of developing other health problems. Begin your day with a good breakfast. Eat fruit, fiber (like oatmeal) and water (instead of coffee).

Maintenance Matters

No matter what car you drive, maintaining it so that it’s running at its highest efficiency is just common sense – the kind of sense that adds up to dollars. So keep your tires properly inflated which increases mpg, don’t haul around unnecessary weight which decreases your mpg, install a clean air filter, and try not to drive over 60 miles per gallon or brake aggressively.

Eat To Beat Inflammation

Inflammation in the body causes arthritis and may cause the 3 three most common serious health problems: cancer, heart disease and obesity. Your eating habits are important, so add more veggies, fruit, nuts, tea and even chocolate to your diet. Many plant-based foods contain antioxidants and phytochemicals which may reduce inflammation. And don’t forget to load up on Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and tuna fish.

Environmental Impact Of Arm & Hammer

This segment focuses on the positive environmental impact for Arm & Hammer. David Bach, Author of “Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth (and get rich trying)” talks about how a lot of companies are jumping on the green bandwagon & it is overwhelming for consumers to know who to trust. He demonstrates how Arm & Hammer ® Essentials helps positively impact the environment and why the Arm & Hammer brand has been trusted in homes for over 150 years.

Maintain A Healthy & Active Lifestyle While Living With Knee Osteoarthritis

This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates. A medical doctor explains conservative, non-surgical treatment options & injections of Euflexxa as a possible solution, depending on the patient. A Senior Olympian basketball player explains the process and what his results were. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

Strategies For Dieting Success

This segment offers some great tips for cutting calories with help from nutritionist Dr. Janet Brill and the experts at Walden Farms. Viewers looking for some simple ways to reduce the calories in their favorite foods without sacrificing taste will get some help from the experts as well as learn ways in general to reduce calories with healthy alternatives.

Good Greens

Recent findings indicate eating leafy greens with vitamin K could help prevent osteoarthritis. Spinach, for example, has muscle-building iron, lutein for eye health, and disease-fighting antioxidants. Other good greens are kale, Swiss chard, collards, turnip greens, broccoli and peas. Many can be added to soups and stews, or sauteed in a hot pan with some olive oil. Yummy!

Get An Energy Audit

The best place to start to reduce your home’s energy use, lower your utility bills, and save as much as 30% is to get a professional home-energy audit. The average cost to heat a home this year was almost a thousand dollars, so call your local utility company and tell them you’re interested in a whole-house evaluation. Many offer this service free to consumers.

Mrs. Dash's Recipes With Reduced Salt

Controlling salt intake is a great way to promote a healthier heart. A recommended daily allowance for sodium in on average 2,300 milligrams, which is equivalent to 1 tsp of salt. The FDA is even considering taking legislative action against the amount of salt in processed and prepared foods. It’s an important topic and something every woman should be aware of. Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasoning Blends add great flavor without all the harmful sodium. Tune into the Season Premiere of "The Biggest Loser: Couples" on January 6 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. Central Time on NBC.

Your Event Is Important – We Help You Find The Best Vendors & Products To Make The Day Special

Loranne Atwill from www.weddingandpartynetwork.com discusses current trends in the wedding & party planning industry, and how to find everything you need to plan your next big event, wedding, anniversary party or ball.

How To Be Healthy And Successful In Your Daily Lives

3-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, motivational speaker, certified personal trainer and nutritionist Brooke Bennett tells us how she transformed her swimming career into a successful business for herself in order to benefit others.

Guide To Probiotics

Researchers and nutritionists agree that probiotics – which are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria – support overall good health and benefit your immune system. These supplements are manufactured and regulated by the FDA as food, not drugs, and are considered safe. Lactic acid and yeast are probiotics. So consider going pro when you want to maintain your body’s immune system status quo.

Run A Tight Ship

Sealing leaks and adding insulation where needed are the cheapest and quickest energy improvements you can make to your home. The E.P.A. says you can save up to 20% - that is, several hundred dollars or more each year – on your utility bills, because you won’t be paying to heat or cool air that then escapes from your house. Sealing your heating ducts also helps keep out dust and toxins.

Andy Roddick Is Helping Children Today For Tomorrow

Professional tennis player Andy Roddick is currently ranked 8th in the world (formerly #1) and is known for his forehand & record-breaking serve. The Balancing Act is granted an exclusive interview with him and his mom about his charity, The Andy Roddick Foundation which helps babies and children at risk. He also discusses what he thinks is his best career accomplishment & how he stays at the top of his game.

How To Achieve Your Goals In 2009

With the current state of our economy, we all need to re-organize our plans and strategies to focus on realistic expectations for success, especially when it comes to work-life balance for the coming New Year.

Pick Strawberries & Ease Inflammation

If you’re trying to lower your body’s inflammation, which may cause arthritis, heart disease and stroke, eat some strawberries. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that women who ate 16 or more fresh or frozen strawberries per week were 14% less likely than non-strawberry eaters to have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, which is a signal of inflammation in the body. Nature’s candy is better for you than you thought!

Multi-modal Therapies For OA Of The Knee

This segment discusses osteoarthritis of the knee – a disease in which the knee joint gradually deteriorates and non-surgical treatment options. A medical doctor explains why injections of Euflexxa are a possible solution, combined with other therapies which may increase effectiveness and pain relief. Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

Food For Walking

If you’re walking to keep joints from getting stiff, know when to eat and drink to maximize benefits. Walking too soon after eating makes it harder, strains your heart and makes burning fat near impossible. So wait 30 to 40 minutes before exercising to allow digestion a head start. Also, drink 8 gulps of water before you start walking, sip water during your walk, and drink 8 gulps after. Exercise and hydration are the key to success!

It's Time For Your Hair Color To Go Green

If you color your hair, do you ever think about all the chemicals that are involved? Those chemicals go on your scalp, and your scalp is your skin and absorbed into your system. So what should you do if you want glorious color and great gray coverage but are concerned about the toxic chemicals and cancer scares? Organic hair color has been a tremendous success in Donna Pascoe’s salon for two reasons: First, women are realizing the benefits…their hair is in better condition & they are reducing the amount of toxic chemicals they are exposed to. And second, from a salon perspective they are reducing their carbon footprint by reducing the amount of ammonia and other chemicals they are putting into the environment.

Pick Frozen Vegetables

In cold weather, pick frozen vegetables. Fighting inflammation in your body means eating your vegetables, but in the winter, frozen vegetables might actually be more nutritious than fresh, depending on how they were handled, stored and prepared. Frozen veggies are picked at their nutritional peak. On the other hand, fresh veggies may be picked before they’re fully ripened, and in the winter frequently travel long distances to get to your supermarket, both of which may affect nutrition quality. So be in the know, when it starts to snow!

Youth Success Stories From The Andy Roddick Foundation

Professional tennis player Andy Roddick is currently ranked 8th in the world (formerly #1) and is known for his forehand & record-breaking serve. The Balancing Act is granted an exclusive interview with him and his mom about his charity, The Andy Roddick Foundation which helps babies and children at risk. He also discusses his engagement and upcoming plans, the Charles Fazzino painting commissioned for him and being inspired by Andre Agassi.

How To Pick The Perfect Pet Pal & Avoiding Puppy Mills

You could be paying a high price for that doggie in the window, especially if you plan on buying one for your family. Many pet stores and Internet vendors across the country are taking advantage of consumers by selling animals bred in “puppy mills,” which are inhumane commercial kennels that raise dogs in cramped, filthy conditions. In an effort to fight back, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the hazardous breeding practices of puppy mills. The ASPCA wants to educate the public on how to find the perfect pet for you and avoid irresponsible breeders. ASPCA Supervisory Special Investigator, Annemarie Lucas, the star of Animal Planet’s award-winning series “Animal Precinct”, tells viewers the importance of fighting against these inhumane breeding practices.

CLA In Milk Fights Inflammation

Get milk! A study showed that a type of fat found in milk inhibits substances produced by the body that play a significant role in inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Conjugated linoleic acid, or C-L-A is the essential fatty acid, and it’s found in the milk of all grazing animals, including cows. It blocks the pathway of enzymes that trigger inflammation that can ultimately damage joints. So drink milk until the cows come home!

Be An Energy Star

Here’s an effortless tip: Identify products that have the blue and white Energy Star label, and buy those when you need a new appliance or piece of office equipment. The initially higher cost offsets your yearly savings and reduces CO2 emissions. An Energy Star washing machine, for example, costs about $150 more but you’ll save $50 a year on your energy bill. And it will cut water use by up to 7,000 gallons per year!

Celebrate The Chinese New Year

The Year of the Ox starts on January 26th, and this segment focuses on having a Chinese New Year Party using symbolism in décor and food to make it fun and using Kikkoman soy sauces to make it flavorful.

NBA Center Talks About Overcoming Asthma And The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge

NBA star Tyson Chandler was diagnosed with asthma in 2004, but that hasn’t stopped the 7’1” New Orleans Hornets center from working to rise to the top of his game. By partnering with his doctor, Tyson has kept his asthma under control. Today, asthma affects 6.8 million children in the United States (nearly 1 in 15) and is the most common chronic condition affecting children. Tyson wants to help raise awareness among parents of children with asthma that the disease does not need to get in the way of their child's goals. Chandler hopes his personal story will help dispel the myth that having asthma should limit physical activity. This year the New Orleans Hornet is an ambassador for the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge. This nationwide competition sponsored by Merck & Co. Inc. allows boys and girls to test their fundamental basketball skills. The Skills Challenge runs from December 2008 to May 2009 and is free for boys and girls, ages 9 to 14. Participants will compete in a time-based, half-court obstacle course to demonstrate their fundamental basketball skills and physical fitness. The Jr. NBA/ Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge will feature more than 700 local, regional and national competitions. The goal of the competition is to generate enthusiasm around basketball. Materials will also be available to help educate parents about asthma control.

Walk with comfort and look great doing it!

The shoe trend right now is for super high sexy heels. Women adore their shoes! But their feet can get hurt in the process. In this segment, we talk to Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, a Podiatric Surgeon to learn about new technique that can help women walk in comfort, which is a wonderful breakthrough!

Eating Fish May Reduce Inflammation

Eating fish may reduce inflammation. Talk about health food! The kinds of fish loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids are good for everything from heart disease to depression – including arthritis. So add about 2, 3 ounce servings of seafood to your menu each week and help decrease the body’s inflammatory reaction, which in turn may significantly reduce joint pain and shorten the duration of morning stiffness. Keep this in mind when you’re ordering at a restaurant.

Cutting Carbs In Your Cooking

If you’re looking for ways to cut carbs, but keep the flavor in your foods, try replacing sugar-loaded condiments -- with soy sauce. It can help enhance and intensify flavors -- without adding excess carbohydrates to your diet! Experts say condiments like ketchup, B-B-Q and steak sauce can have a lot of sugar, so check that label!!

Hot Wings Are The #1 Recipe For Halftime Success

Super Bowl Parties are a lot of fun but they don’t have to be a lot of work. With help from KFC and football legend Dan Marino we’ll learn how to throw a great Super Bowl party without wearing yourself out.

The Secret Ingredient to Easy, Amazing Appetizers For Your Big Game Day Party!

This segment focuses on tantalizing appetizers that are sure to score with guests at your party for the biggest football game of the year! We’ll toss a tasty twist on guacamole, add a secret play to Crunchy Fried Shrimp, and give a flavorful Asian flare to a traditional BBQ Shrimp recipe. With the help of Celebrity Guest Hosts Dan Marino and supermodel Kim Alexis, we’ll share a superstar line-up of appetizers. We'll kick it up a notch... just in time for the Big Game Day!

Grilling Tips for Sensational Seafood at your Big Game Day Party!

If you're looking for lower calorie, healthier foods to serve at your "Big Game Day" party, we've got some sensational seafood options. Join Celebrity Guest Dan Marino as we get some great grilling tricks to help you present perfectly cooked, sizzling seafood.

Super Sandwiches Sure To Score With Party Guests!

In this segment, Celebrity Guest Dan Marino helps us create three tasty twists to popular party sandwiches. Your "Big Game Day" guests will find out what takes an ordinary sandwich to the super sandwich level. This one offers some lower calories options for your party menu, and a quick tip to enhance the taste of ALL sandwiches.

Tailgating With Dan Marino

Get some great tailgating ideas for the family looking to take their Big Game celebrating on the road while highlighting the latest features of the 2009 Nissan Murano LE

Football Table Tip

Want to create a cool “spread” for your food table at your party for the Big Game? Place those wings and things on a replica of a football field. Simply use a green tablecloth as the “field”, mark it with white tape for the yard-lines, and decorate the end-zones with the team’s logos. Your guests will appreciate your attention to detail for the Big Game Party.

Tips For Grills & Smokers

Here’s a tip for those of you who like to grill with wood chips or use a smoker: soak your wood chips in “soy sauce” first, for about 20-minutes. Soy sauce can increase the amount of smoke... and adds a unique, savory twist -- to that natural smoky flavor! And be sure to use a meat thermometer to check that your food is cooked through to a safe temperature.

A Celebrity Smile Starts With Strong Teeth

Dr. Michael Kraus, celebrity dentist for supermodel Stephanie Seymour and several Miss America pageants, opens up about the tricks of the trade so we can all get that megawatt smile like the stars. He is also author of the book, “Any Woman Can! How to get a new look and a new life.”

High Cooking Temps May Cause Inflammation

High Cooking Temps May Cause Inflammation. Researchers found that foods typically cooked at high temperatures, like meats, by frying or grilling produces compounds in certain foods that may increase inflammation in the body. These compounds show up in the blood of people with chronic diseases associated with inflammation. You don’t have to give up your burgers though, just limit your exposure by limiting the amount of grilled, broiled, fried and microwaved meats and cut down on processed foods like lunchmeat.

Build Green, Buy Green

Consider remodeling your home instead of building new, and increase your home’s resale value by building green. You’ll save a clear-cut acre of trees by using less wood or alternative materials. Skip vinyl siding which is incredibly toxic, and improve indoor air quality by using low VOC paint, which cuts down on “Volatile Organic Compounds” - ingredients that can cause health problems, including cancer.

Empowering Women To Be More Comfortable Talking About Money & Finances

Successful financial planner Dr. Judith Gerhart explains to women why they don’t achieve their new year’s resolutions involving money, and tips to turn that trend around.

Taking Care Of Your Loved Ones The Way We Would Our Own

Bill Borne, CEO and Founder of Amedisys explains what home care services and hospice is, and how they help keep elderly patients and chronic care patients at home rather than in a facility, and why Amedisys stands apart from the competition.

Portability Ideas For Mom

An expert from Memorex shows some portable electronic products that combine fashion and functionality to take portability in music to another level.

Get A Green Mortgage

The government wants to help you build green, and is offering Energy Efficient Mortgages or EEM’s. With this green mortgage, you can take out a bigger loan or you can use the money in the form of a home equity line of credit, can save a thousand dollars on closing costs and increase your home’s value by five percent.

Adding Extra Flavor

Looking to add some extra flavor to just about any dish you serve? Well, just add a splash of soy sauce!! It’s a natural flavor enhancer… and can intensify the taste of all kinds of ingredients. In fact, Tamari flavor soy sauce can even deepen the flavor of chocolate!

Presentation Ideas

Looking to impress your guests while throwing that party for the Big Game on Sunday but don’t want to end up depressed by your efforts? Here’s a tip. Sneak by your favorite fast food restaurant, pick up some buckets of wings and sides, then swap the buckets and bags with your own plates and bowls and your guests will FEEL like you’ve done all the work.

Mrs. Dash No-salt Seasonings

Mrs. Dash offers two delicious, easy and tasty recipes utilizing the Mrs. Dash blends which are salt-free and good for your heart to help you get healthier in the new year.

Olive Oil Reduces Inflammation

Studies have shown that a compound in olive oil prevents the production of pro-inflammatory enzymes, the same way NSAIDs work. By inhibiting these enzymes, inflammation and the increase in pain sensitivity associated with them is dampened. Researchers say that 3 and a half tablespoons of olive oil is equal to a 200-mg tablet of ibuprofen, but it’s 400 calories, so consume this healthy fat while you give up other ones, like butter.

Savory Salt Subtitute

If you want to try a savory salt substitute, replace every half-teaspoon of salt in your recipe with one teaspoon of soy sauce. It adds a different depth of flavor to meats, marinades and more! And remember to watch your overall salt intake. Most experts say healthy adults should consume less than 23-hundred milligrams of sodium a day.

Extreme Resolutions With Olympic Snowboarder Seth Wescott

Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Seth Wescott tells us what it’s like to snowboard down a steep mountain racing at breakneck speeds and why “Cross” is one the most exciting extreme sports. He’ll also remind people that winter’s chill shouldn’t discourage folks from getting out and having fun in the snow. As America’s most adventuresome athlete, Seth also discusses how we can have the best winter of our lives by heading out into the great wide open and how to stick to our New Year’s resolutions and make smart choices for the New Year.

Healthcare Agencies versus Freelancers

Here’s something to think about when contemplating hiring a caregiver for your parents’ home health care. One of the advantages of hiring an agency as opposed to trying to save a buck by going the independent contractor route is that agencies usually provide the sort of services you’d want and need, like background checks, drug testing, and handling payroll taxes.

Switch To Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Save $45, and reduce CO2 emissions by 67 pounds over the lifetime of a bulb by switching to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, or CFL’s. They use 75% less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs and last up to ten times longer. Although they’re more expensive, the investment will pay for itself 10 times over during the life of the CFL.

Pamper Your Pet & Your Pocketbook

If you’re one of the 71 MILLION American pet owners, grooming at home could save you significant cash. Advice from a major motion picture dog trainer & groomer.

SAFE DISC STORAGE

Looking for the safest way to store your precious CD’s & DVD’s? Here’s 3 tips: • Store them upright, just like books, in plastic cases specified for CDs and DVDs; • Keep your discs in a cool, dry, dark environment. • And return discs to their storage cases immediately after use. These simple steps will keep your discs safe and give you piece of mind.

Do Your Research

When you’re considering in home care you’ll find that providers can vary widely. So do your research, and take the time to meet potential providers face to face. Make sure you meet the actual caregivers and ask them specific questions about how they would approach challenges and check out every agency with your local Better Business Bureau.

Winter Makeup Tips from Hollywood

In this segment, Celebrity Face Designer Tim Quinn joins us live via satellite with some winter makeup tips to keep you glowing through the season.

Balancing Work & Life Is A Little Easier Now

This segment focuses on Interim HealthCare as the answer to achieving a work life balance and that it’s the perfect solution for those moms who might be thinking about re-entering the work force who want to continue caring for people. It also reiterates that healthcare is a growing industry, and that Interim HealthCare franchises exist for those who want to be more of an owner and manager instead of on the caregiver side.

Communicate, Ask Questions

Here’s a tip to remember if you find yourself in the hospital. Make sure you understand your care needs and expected recovery time once you leave. Ask as many questions as possible and understand that Medicare and most insurance companies may pay for care at home until you can manage on your own. Ask your doctor or ask to see a discharge planner before you leave.

Overcoming High Anxiety On The Job Front

HotJobs Senior Managing Editor Tom Musbach reveals the surprising results of an “exclusive” new job survey, outlining the concerns job seekers are most anxious about. Tom will also provide “insider tips” from top companies on what it takes to stand out from a sea of resumes and how to come out on top with the job offer. Musbach is renowned for his job market expertise and career advice, and has appeared on various national networks including CNN, Fox News Channel and CNBC. Interview sponsored by Yahoo! Inc.

Medicare May Cover It

Did you know that Medicare may cover home health care costs as an alternative to recovery in a nursing home or rehab facility? Your doctor and the hospital can work with you to find qualified home health care agencies in your area that are covered by Medicare.

How to feel sexy in 6 weeks

This segment features Tracey Mallett, International Fitness Expert and author of the book and DVD “Sexy In 6” who gives us tips on how to lose 25 pounds in 6 weeks, gain strength, and reveal a more confident you!

How To Thrive In An Economic Winter

Author of “Harmonic Wealth” and “World Thought Leader” James Arthur Ray will tell the secret of attracting the life we want with specific tips for weathering the economic storm.

Consider A Career In Caregiving

If you’re considering a career helping people, why not work for a home health care agency? Besides nurses, there are Home health aides who provide health-related services, Homemakers who provide mainly housekeeping support, and Companions who might visit, read stories and help write letters. Choose the track that’s right for you!

Grow Your Own Produce

Did you know that our food travels an average of 1,500 to 2,500 miles to reach our plates? Save money on produce by growing your own, and reduce the miles traveled by your food to your plate. In addition to saving money, you’ll know exactly how your food was grown and what went into it, and you’ll connect with nature in a way that comes only from planting a seed and watching it grow up.

Unraveling Overwhelming Financial Concepts In Real Life Scenarios

Can finance be fun? Can investing be sexy? Yes! A new book, "Flirting with Finance" offers a unique and entertaining solution to the boredom factor behind learning finance. Author Gwendolyn Beck shows Balancing Act viewers how to learn about personal finance while enjoying a fun, romantic story to give you the power to overcome your fears.

Do A Home Assessment & Plan

Here’s how to address the safety or emotional needs of your parents who want to maintain their independence. An in-home assessment by a qualified home healthcare agency and a plan of action can be the first steps in a care program that can help avoid accidents, overcome isolation, and reduce the medical and mental risks of being home alone.

Getting Your Family To Eat Healthier With Mrs. Dash

Using Mrs. Dash seasoning blends is a great way to get your family to eat healthier, without sacrificing taste. This segment features two great recipes using Mrs. Dash salt-free seasonings that will have your children eating their veggies and liking it!

Eat More Fruit

Everyone knows about the many benefits of eating fruits which are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Enjoy the goodness of fresh fruit and make a healthy low calorie smoothie. Simply add your favorite fresh fruit to fat free milk, fat free yogurt, Calorie Free chocolate syrup, ice cubes and blend…..umm delicious and satisfying!

Educate Yourself & Learn Techniques

If your loved one needs a caregiver, first take the time to learn and better understand the challenges they face. Read books, attend workshops, and consult with healthcare professionals. Second, learn caregiving techniques. Communications skills, safety planning, and managing behavioral challenges and activities of daily living. The internet is a great place to start your education!

Safe Use Of Children's Cough And Cold Remedies

Popular actress Chandra Wilson shares new safety tips and guidelines for protecting children taking over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.

Understand Their Experience, Avoid Burnout

Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. Make sure you understand their needs, challenges and limitations. Adjust your expectations. Be patient and kind. And avoid caregiver burnout by making time for yourself. Join caregiver support groups, and pursue interests beyond your caregiving role, such as exercise, hobbies and art.

The Customer Service Seal of Approval

In this segment, we talk with the leading consumer advocate for women about how women can get the great customer service they really want. We’ll introduce you to the “Women Certified® Seal of Approval” which tells us what companies offer the best, women-friendly service.

Stay Healthy, Get Support

Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. First, maintain your own physical and mental health. Exercising, light reading and other activities can help reduce stress. Seek medical help if you have signs of depression. Second, discuss the caregiving situation with family and friends. Realize that support systems are critical to both of you getting and staying healthy.

Entertain The Brain

If you’re a caregiver, make sure you do cognitive stimulation activities with your loved one. Listening to music, doing word puzzles and playing memory games can easily be done at home. Many neurosurgeons* say that doing a new activity every day reconnects sensors in your brain and promotes overall brain health.

Clean Green

Did you know that the average U.S. household shells out roughly $600 a year on 40 pounds of chemical cleaning supplies? They threaten our health, and they end up polluting our rivers, oceans, soil and air. For about $20 you can replace every cleaning product in your house with a safer, non-toxic, biodegradable homemade version using common ingredients or check out the non-toxic, commercial alternatives.

Gardener's Best Companions

Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master gardener Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Women And Insurance - Are You Covered?

Women working in or out of their home need to pay attention to their insurance policies, and they need to think ahead when setting them up in order to protect themselves later. This segment explains common situations that women encounter, what the risks are for not getting insurance coverage, and why they should seek out a Trusted Choice agency to help them.

Be Fit, Be Beautiful, Be You

This segment features Adriana Martin, Fitness Expert, and founder of Fit Mom for Life. Adriana has created an innovative approach to helping women achieve their health and fitness goals through all the seasons of life and despite the time constraints motherhood.

The Beauty Of Going Green

The average U.S. household spends about $600 a year on personal care products, many of which we never use up, are made from petroleum, and are potential carcinogens or hormone disrupters that impact wildlife. So make an effort to buy products that contain natural, planet-friendly ingredients, smell great, and aren’t tested on animals. They don’t cost any more than the chemical-filled varieties.

Backyard Makeover Sweepstakes

Win a garden, picnic table, kids play set, dog house, and kids play house. Enter on the Balancing Act web site to win.

Making Potty Training A Winning Game

Toilet training is an important milestone in a child’s development and can be one of the greatest challenges parents face. Not all children are ready at the same age, and they often respond differently to various training methods. In this segment we’ll showcase two exciting new products that use the power of positive reinforcement to help potty train your child faster and easier. We’ll hear what a mother of three has to say about the product after she tests it with her son, and speak with a pediatrician about its effectiveness.

Plan For Their Future

If you have an ailing loved one, make sure you take care of their financial, legal, and long-term planning issues. Try to involve them in decision-making, if they are still capable of providing input, and consider their wishes related to future care and end-of-life issues. Don’t procrastinate. If you need to, seek the help of a qualified financial or estate planner.

Decorate Green

When decorating your home, seek out sustainable furniture instead of those items made and finished with harmful chemicals. Sustainable means the items are made from responsibly harvested, renewable or reclaimed materials that contain little or no toxic chemicals. They’re better for the environment and for your health.

Smiles & Hugs Go A Long Way

Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. First of all – smile! Kindness, humor and creativity are essential. Hugs, hand massages and other gentle physical contact will help them feel valued, connected and loved. Secondly, think positive! Focus on their strengths and enjoy your relationship with your loved one!

Choosing Soil

Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system. This tip focusses on choosing the right soil for your home garden.

Care From A Distance

Do you ever wonder about caring for your parents from a distance? In today’s world, it’s common for adult children to live in a different city from their parents or relatives. It’s hard to know what they need and it’s easy to feel helpless and guilty. In home care is often an ideal solution, as long as you make sure the company you employ is reputable and understands the special needs of seniors.

Determine Their Care Needs Online

Here’s a tip for determining if your loved one needs a professional caregiver. Take Interim HealthCare’s Independent Living Assessment questionnaire online and answer questions like: How often does pain interfere with their daily life, how often are they out of breath, and what are their nutritional risks. This will help point out areas that might need special attention.

Secret Ingredients For Great Gardening

Viewers will learn how to get the most out of their home garden with the help of Master Gardener Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Companion Careers

If you’re a mature adult looking for a job that allows you to help people, think about being a companion to an active senior. Companions provide social support such as reading stories or helping someone write letters. Today’s older adults are healthier and more vital than ever. They understand the special needs of aging and it gives them an opportunity make a valuable contribution.

Healthy Sandwich?

Trying to eat healthy by having a low fat turkey sandwich? Be very careful about your choice of condiments. Mayo is one of the easiest ways to add hundreds of unwanted fat calories to a healthy sandwich. Instead, switch to Calorie Free Mayo, and best of all, you won’t have to sacrifice taste. Enjoy a truly healthy sandwich!

The Beauty Basics behind Organic Skincare Products

In this segment, we travel to New York City to take the most commonly asked questions about organic beauty products to the one of the world's leading experts on natural skincare. We'll learn what makes a product truly organic, who certifies the industry, and how effective organic products can be. We'll show you some of the ingredients to watch out for on the label, if you want a truly organic beauty product, and we'll learn what wild rose, yoghurt and honey do for you skin.

The Benefits Of Yoga..a Whole & Healthy Life

Viewers will learn about a revolutionary new type of yoga: Hyp-Yoga that combines hypnosis and yoga to help people lose weight and live healthy. Founders of Hyp-Yoga will demonstrate some of the hyp-yoga techniques and offer insights on how to use this new approach to manage their own health.

Foster Communication

If you have a loved one who has Alzheimer’s Disease, make sure you foster communication with their physicians. Be involved in your loved one’s medical care. Ask questions about the progression of the disease, express concerns and discuss treatment options. Reach out to more information at www.alzfdn.org

Consumer Alert

Make sure you are a fully informed consumer when hiring someone to help with home health care services. One example: if there is an employee injury, an agency will generally insure their employees and cover them with worker’s comp as required by state law. If you hire a worker yourself or through a registry, you could be held liable if there is an injury in your home which could result in medical bills or even a major lawsuit.

Protect Your Own Health

Here’s a tip to remember when taking care of loved ones. Maintain your health and well-being as well as theirs. It is critically important because if you don’t, who will? Your good health is the greatest gift you can give to your aging loved ones. So don’t forget to keep up on your immunizations and get yearly physicals.

Tips to Wearing the Hot New Make-up Trends for Spring 2009

What make-up colors are "in" for Spring, and how can you wear them the right way? Korres National Makeup Artist Deb Svarc shares her secrets to getting a fresh Spring look. She's also got beauty tips that work for you any time of the year!

Why Walk When You Can Fly

In a special interview with Isha the creator of the Isha System and author of the book “Why Walk When You Can Fly” viewers will learn her secrets and insights to gaining inner peace and inner security during these otherwise chaotic times.

Managing Home Design

This segment offers some great tips for making the installation of your home entertainment system blend in with your décor by streamlining the mounting of your TV and eliminating the clutter of cables. By simplifying your home entertainment system’s appearance you can focus on the enjoying what you’re seeing and hearing.

Free Local Garden Advice

Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system. This tip focusses on using your local county extension office for getting free gardening advice

Keeping Your 4 -legged Family Members Flea Free

In this segment, the war on fleas rages on with new weapons now available for dogs in the forms that can replace those messy topical flea treatments previously used. Learn how to avoid fleas and the latest developments in flea control from veterinary dermatologist Dr. Craig Griffin.

Popular TV Chef Shares Scientific Secrets

TV Chef Alton Brown knows a thing or two about concocting delicious dishes. The host of “Good Eats” is famous for his unique perspective, offering viewers a heaping helping of common sense cooking, served up with a light-hearted blend of wit and wisdom, history with a dash of pop culture, and a sprinkling of science. Brown traces his love of cooking and good eating to his childhood, where he worked in the kitchen alongside his mother and grandmother -- both excellent cooks. In college, he graduated to using his cooking skills “as a way to get dates.” So what tricks does this culinary cupid have up his sleeve?

Rescuing Is The Right Way

Most of us feel our pets are part of the family. The greenest choice you can make when it comes to your pet is to “rescue” one from your local shelter, where it might otherwise become one of the 3 to 4 million homeless dogs, cats and rabbits euthanized every year. Your often tax-deductible adoption fee, usually around $50 includes spaying and neutering, as compared to the hundreds of dollars you’d pay a breeder or a pet shop, and for a veterinarian’s surgical fee.

Trimming Plants in The Garden

Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system. This tip focusses on the proper way to trim plants in your garden to get the best results.

Soothe Your Itchy Dog

For itchy dogs that can’t have topical or oral steroids, bathe them with cool water alone. Cool water causes the blood vessels in the skin to constrict, making it more difficult for the “itchy substances” like histamine to make it to the skin’s surface. Bathing in warm water does just the opposite and can make your already itchy pet more uncomfortable.

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Use Positive Reinforcement

We all like to be praised rather than punished, and the same goes for dogs. Positive reinforcement is an effective training tool that should be used at all times. It means giving your pet something pleasant or rewarding them immediately after they do something you want them to do. Essential to your success is correct timing and consistency. Ask your vet for help.

Fun For Kids & Family

This tip focusses on ways to make gardening fun for the kids & family. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Cats Can Be Trained

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained with a bit of patience, effort, and understanding on your part. Train your cat to refrain from scratching furniture, missing their litterbox and jumping on countertops. Positive reinforcement is one way to get results. If you need help with cat training, ask your vet for help in locating resources.

Give Green

Giving green does not just mean donating money. The world also needs your time and talents – and especially your voice. Find a cause that you’re passionate about – something that speaks to your heart. Make sure they really use the funds they collect to help the people or causes they’re supposed to be helping. You can research those charities at www.CharityNavigator.com

Giving Cats A Pill

Here’s a tip if you need to give your cat a pill: put a little canned tuna juice on the pill before you give it to them. It will disguise the taste and prevent the massive drooling effect when they get a taste of the medicine. Coating the pill with a little butter has the same effect.

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Using Healthier Ingredients For Healthier Cooking

With our hectic, stress-filled lives, it’s not always easy to get the nutrition we need just from the foods we eat. But these days more cooking products are created with extra nutritional benefits that can help us live a healthier lifestyle -- easier! In this segment Celebrity Chef and author Nick Stellino joins Pompeian CEO Bill Monroe to explain the many health benefits of cooking with a new, nutrient-infused olive oil that is good for your brain, your eyes and your heart. They will also explain the antioxidant value in various red wine vinegar products, infused with pomegranate, acai, blueberry and roasted garlic. Chef Nick will highlight two delicious recipes: a Citrus Pomegranate Glazed Salmon, and Chili-Lime Chicken Breasts with Tumeric Rice.

Static Guard - Spring Cleaning Tips

Protect your home from dust, static-electricity, pet hair and make cleaning easier at home. Static Guard is spring cleaning in a can! Brand representative Kristi Shafer stops by to give us helpful hints to cut down on cleaning time and protect your electronic equipment.

Collar Your Kitty

Outfit your cat with a breakaway collar and I.D. tag that includes your name, address and telephone number. No matter how careful you are, there’s a chance your cat might slip out the door. An I.D. tag greatly increases the chance that your cat will be returned home safely and quickly. You can buy them inexpensively at your local pet store.

Award-winning products to help you be at your creative best

This segment discusses Provo Craft’s award-winning products that enable women to be their creative best.

Be A Health Advocate

Here’s a tip to remember when taking care of your loved one: Arm yourself with vital information regarding their diagnosis and treatment options. Know your rights and speak up! Be an active part of your loved one’s care team. You know your loved one better than anyone, so make sure the members of your care team are as informed and aware as you are. Remember, knowledge is power!

Avoid these doggy dangers

Most dog owners know that chocolate and grapes are bad for dogs, but many don’t know about raisins, macadamia nuts, avocados, garlic, onions, coffee, alcohol, moldy food, salt, xylitol and mushrooms in the backyard – which are also poisonous if consumed. Keep these foods out of your dog’s reach.

Reward Good New Behaviors

When your dog is learning a new behavior, they should be rewarded every time they successfully exhibit or perform the behavior. For your pet, positive reinforcement may include food treats, praise, petting or a favorite toy or game. By understanding reinforcement, you’ll see that you’re not forever bound to carry a pocketful of goodies.

Rekindle That Old Flame And Love Your Car Again

Courtney Hansen and 3M Car Care products will help women feel a renewed sense of pride in their vehicle as they learn easy-to-do, affordable car care tips that will restore the look and life of their car.

Gift Ideas for Mom

An expert from Memorex shows some portable electronic products to offer ideas for what Mom’s may want to ask for this Mothers Day.

Green Your Computer

The EPA estimates that enabling the energy efficiency settings on your computers can help conserve as much as 80% of the energy that would have been consumed otherwise. Also, save your company millions of dollars in electricity costs by turning off your computer and monitor at night, and together we could shut down eight large power stations!

Herb Garden

This tip focusses on ways to create and maintain an Herb garden at home. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Prevent fleas, please!

Fleas often cause discomfort and pain, leading to scratching, chewing, biting and general restlessness. Pets can pick up fleas anywhere, incuding their own backyard. Since one female flea can lay dozens of eggs each day, an infestation can become severe quickly. Ask your vet about flea protection for your pets.

Economical Laundry Stain Solutions

This segment focuses on Biz Stain Fighter, a pre-treater and booster that is added to your laundry to get cleaner, brighter colors and whites in every wash load.

Skincare Specialists For Babies & Mothers-to-be

Mustela skincare products for pregnant and post-partum women and their newborns has been used in Europe for 55 years. This segment focuses on their products that go through extensive clinical studies and tested and evaluated by dermatologists, gynecologists, pediatricians and toxocologists.

Veterinary Visits Are A Great Investment

Part of being a responsible pet owner is taking them to the vet for immunizations and wellness exams. Keep in regular contact with your vet for advice on questions and issues regarding your pet’s health. By being proactive in keeping your pet healthy, you’ll avoid costly and potentially traumatic medical visits later.

Bathing your dog

Many pet owners will take a pet shampoo and just pour it straight onto the haircoat to work up a lather. Some pet shampoos are concentrated and this can cause problems with some pets’ sensitive skin. To alleviate this problem, try diluting the shampoo in the pet’s bath water and then use the soapy bath water for bathing.

Separation Anxiety

Does your dog destroy your house when you are away? This could be a sign that they could have separation anxiety. This term describes problematic behaviors that occur when your dog is home alone. Good news is that separation anxiety is treatable. Talk to your vet if you suspect your dog is affected.

Learning About Pelvic Health Conditions

Olympic Gold Medalist Bonnie Blair talks openly about a female medical health condition that disrupted her everyday lifestyle. Pelvic health conditions like leaking urine and very heavy menstrual bleeding will affect one-third of all women by age 65, yet embarrassment keeps too many women simply suffering in silence. The truth is that there are exercises, medications and minimally invasive treatments available for most common pelvic health conditions, but women need to demand that their doctors treat the problem. These conditions may be common, but they are not normal and they can be treated.

Get A Pet Fountain

Consider purchasing a filtered pet fountain to encourage kitty to drink, because some cats, even if they’re thirsty, won’t drink water in a bowl if it’s not fresh. It will become a great investment because you may avoid common but serious health problems like urinary tract infections. So think about their drink!

Get A Green Credit Card

A green credit card won’t save you money, but it can offer rewards that let you help save the Earth. “Green cards” let you help the planet when you shop. One type comes with carbon offsets, which invest a percentage of your purchases in emission-reducing efforts, while the other is an affinity card, which donates a percentage of what you spend to the nonprofit associated with that card.

Dogs Need Dental Care Too

It’s important to brush your dog’s teeth regularly, as very often, bad breath is caused by dental or periodontal disease. Some dogs do not adequately chew their food, so they don't clean their teeth naturally in the chewing process. Some breeds of dogs are more susceptible, and internal diseases can also cause bad breath. Your vet can pinpoint the cause

Interactive Services

ADT's Home Health Security Service allows seniors to feel safe and live independently in their own homes. Families and loved ones can rest assured knowing help is just a button push away when a senior needs assistance. The two-way intercom unit allows the senior to speak directly to an ADT home health security services professional in a monerting center that operates 24/7.

Qualifying for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Filing Your Taxes for Free

With our economy struggling, you’re probably looking for all the tax breaks you can find this year! According to the IRS, more people than ever before may now qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. It’s a credit that could mean money back in your pocket, but about 25-percent of those who qualify fail to claim it. It’s often misunderstood, and plagued by misconceptions, so in this segment we will sort fact from fiction and learn more about who IS truly eligible. We’ll also tell you about the many ways you can get FREE tax help.

Fat Is Not Happy

Extra pounds on your dog or cat can be associated with heart and respiratory ailments, skeletal stress and diabetes. A poor diet in your cat can result in urinary tract infections, which can block the ability to urinate. As a result, your cat could become critically ill within one day. So - a proper diet is essential for a healthy pet.

Mulch

This tip focusses on proper techniques for using mulch in the home garden. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Allergies Are A Common Ailment

Is your cat grooming half her hair off or your dog licking his paws raw? It may well be your pet is experiencing allergies, one of the most common health problems for pets. Just like people, animals have allergic reactions because their immune system overreacts to something in their environment. Consult your vet for advice on managing allergic conditions.

Mixing In Yoga For A Fitter, Firmer, Faster Body

Fitness expert Ivy Larson, as part of the 10 Week Balancing Act Lifestyle Makeover, describes the benefits of yoga plus some easy yoga moves to incorporate into your workout.

Oscar Winner Shares Her Special Direction In Life

Actress and now movie director Helen Hunt talks about pursuing her greatest passion in life & inspires others to do the same.

Playtime For Puppy

The first few months of a puppy’s life is crucial to their development. As soon as you get your pup, you can start teaching them how to listen to you, and how to act around people and other dogs. Friends, relatives and their pets can help socialize your puppy by simply coming to your home to meet and play with your new friend!

Be Sensitive To Signs Of Pain

Because our furry friends aren't able to tell us when something is wrong, it's important for owners to take note of any change in their behavior. Look for signs like being unusually noisy or quiet, whining, and biting …they may be your pet's way of saying "I hurt." If you suspect your pet might be hurting, consult your vet for help.

Nutritious Snacks For Mothers On The Go

Julie Bortolussi from Sun-Maid Raisins will be on the show to share the fascinating story behind one of the world’s most enduring and iconic brands and to share why raisins are a great option for Mom’s seeking a nutritious and tasty snack for their kids.

Starting Your Day With The Best Cup Of Coffee

This segment features coffee advertising icon Juan Valdez and the President of the Colombian Coffee Federation who discusses the advantages of purchasing and consuming Colombian coffee, their history and accomplishments since 1927, and coffee’s benefits.

Scratching Is Natural

Have you ever wondered why cats scratch? They are removing the dead outer layer of their claws, marking their territory with paw scent glands, stretching their bodies and working off energy. Do not punish your cat for scratching because it could cause them to be afraid of you or the environment, and may cause them to become defensive.

Green Your Gifts & Greetings

It’s insane that Americans spend 2.7 billion dollars every year on gift wrap, most printed with petroleum-based inks and dyes. Use gift wrap made out of recycled paper, or better yet, use materials around your home to dress up your packages, like the comics from the local newspaper. Save 300,000 trees by buying recycled cards, too!

Easter holiday baking ideas

This segment defines the role Duncan Hines plays in helping you create delicious baked goods and treats for any and all occasions. Whether you’re baking with someone or for others, Duncan Hines is the best way to show friends, family and others that you care. With a full array of bake mixes, ready to spread frostings and even frozen brownies that can go straight into the oven, Duncan Hines is the most trusted partner in the kitchen for today’s bakers.

Simple Tips to Extend the Life of Your Wardrobe

Colleen Burns – “Mom on the Run” – provides viewers with a little laundry know-how and tips to avoid common, costly mistakes.

Make That Digital Frame Special

Digital photo frames are the gift everybody wants and loves this year. If you are really looking to impress someone you can personalize their gift by pre-loading the digital frame with photos and music so that when they unwrap it they’ll get to see and hear the special attention that went into choosing their gift. A gesture they’re sure to appreciate.

Healthy Way for PB & J

Have too many unwanted calories kept you from enjoying a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich? Simply switch from high calorie / high fat peanut butter and sugary jam or jelly to Calorie Free Peanut Spread and Calorie Free Jam and Jelly Fruit Spreads. Enjoy this popular favorite and best of all…you’ll save hundreds of calories every time!

Safety In Cyberspace: Protect Your Children And Yourself

Every day so-called cyber criminals get more sophisticated, and find new ways to target your children, and you online. That’s why TV crime fighter John Walsh has teamed up with CA Inc., one of the world’s largest software companies. In this segment, John is joined by the National Safety Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help explain to adults the easy steps they can take to better protect children from online risks. We will also highlight how the right software can protect your identity from being stolen.

Latin Cuisine from a Superstar Chef

2008 James Beard Award-Winner, TV host, Author and Chef Michelle Bernstein-Martinez dishes up some great Latin recipes from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

Green Your Baby

If you have a baby, you will spend $2,400 on disposable diapers the first two and a half years. Cloth diapers cost less, especially if you launder them yourself, but choose detergent that’s biodegradable and phosphate-free. Save more money by scouting out gently-used baby clothes at garage sales and consignment shops, and make your own baby food instead of buying all those little glass jars.

Off Property? On Leash!

If you have a dog, follow this simple rule: OFF property, ON leash. Even a dog with a valid I.D. tag should not be allowed to roam outside of your home or yard. It is best for you, your community, and your dog to keep them under control at all times. Also, register them with the county and have them vaccinated for rabies according to local laws.

Easy and Cheesy

If you love cheesecake but are worried about the fat, try using light cream cheese instead of regular. For smooth batter, make sure the cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature. And if you bake your cheesecake in a water bath, also known as “bain-marie”, it produces a texture that is creamy, moist and rich – almost like custard.

Watering Do's & Don'ts

This tip focusses on the Do's & Don'ts when it comes to watering your home garden. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Get Your Pet To The Vet - Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthier, Longer

Now more than ever in these tough economic times, pet owners are looking for cost-effective alternatives to keep their pets comfortable & healthy. This segment brings awareness to the fact that 1 out of every 5 dogs suffers from osteoarthritis and educates viewers about the signs, which may be subtle and vary greatly from dog to dog and that recognizing these signs can help maintain your pet's quality of life. Viewers are made aware of new, natural "nutraceuticals" available through their veterinarian, and that keeping your pet healthy is a partnership between you and your vet, because those are the 2 people who have your dog's best interest at heart.

Decreasing Joint Discomfort Through Proper Diet, Exercise, And The Right Dietary Suppliments

We’ll learn about 3 steps you can take to maintain joint health and hear from an a expert on the subject Dr Luke Bucci as well as learn how to stay active no matter your age and visit with the Move Free Dancers.

Toys Are A Necessity

Some pets will play with almost anything, so make sure they have safe toys. Ironically, some of the things that are most attractive to dogs are often the very things that are the most dangerous. So dog-proof your home by keeping string, ribbon, rubber bands, children’s toys, pantyhose, and anything else that could be ingested out of your dog’s reach.

Cake baking and cooling tips

Here’s a tasty cake baking tip: When baking with glass baking dishes, lower your oven temp by 25 degrees, because glass heats more quickly than metal and retains its heat longer. You should cool your cake for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

How to make your cakes moist & even

The main reason cake becomes dry is that it is over-baked. So to make your cake moist and delicious, check the cake with a toothpick at the shorter end of the baking time range. If cake comes off on the toothpick, return it to the oven for the full baking time. If no crumbs come off on the toothpick, then your cake is done!

More Flavorful Marinades

To get more flavor out of your marinade…put it and your meat, chicken or fish in the right size, re-useable bag…and make sure you squeeze all the air out of the bag. If you use a pan instead…go for glass or stainless steel. The acid in a marinade could react with other metals…and that can affect the flavor!

Making Your Brownies Better

Here are some baking tips to make your brownies even better: Expert bakers recommend hand mixing your brownies, and to avoid over-baking them, which can cause brownies to become dry. Also, to prevent crumbling, cool brownies completely before cutting them into squares. Use a plastic or table knife for smooth-sided bars.

Make your own powdered sugar

Did you know that you can make your own powdered sugar if you don’t have time to go to the store and buy it? 15 minutes is all it takes to make. Place a cup of granulated sugar in the blender for each cup of powdered sugar needed. Blend at high speed until the sugar turns to powder. Use immediately, or store in an air-tight container.

Plant Placement

This tip focusses on proper plantplacement when setting up your home garden. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Hip Replacement Options from an Olympic Gold Medalist

A hip replacement was the last thing 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton wanted, but unfortunately, she was unknowingly born with hip dysplasia and needed one. This segment tells her personal story and the solution she chose which changed her life for the better.

All natural and authentic New York style snacks

This segment highlights New York Style Brands - the only manufacturer to offer a full line of premium, all natural snacks from neighborhood bakeries in NYC baked from real bagels, pita bread, foccacia bread and more.

Decorating with style

Here’s a decorating tip using powdered sugar: Use a stencil or cut waxed paper into strips. Place stencil or strips in a criss-cross or diagonal pattern on top of uncut, cooled brownies or cookie bars. Place powdered sugar in a tea strainer, and tap it lightly to dust the surface. Carefully remove the stencil or strips to reveal your pattern.

Incorporating Your Business

In this segment we’ll learn why incorporating your small or home-based business may be the most important business decision you can make and we’ll tap into the advice from an expert at Bizfilings to learn about incorporating your business. We’ll also meet a woman who owns her own home-based business as she shares her story.

Ingredient Substitutions

Here are some low-fat ingredient replacement tips to use when baking. Substitute applesauce for oil with one exception…butter recipe cakes. Just follow the lower-fat recipe on the back of the box. You can also substitute fat-free sour cream for regular, but for better taste, instead try yogurt, or use half oil and half sour cream. Let your palate decide for you!

How to get great cookies

Butter is the best fat for flavor and appearance, and you should soften butter at room temperature before you use it. Remember to cool your cookie sheet completely before baking each batch of cookies. Even a minute of baking time can make a great difference to your cookies, so always check for doneness a minute or two before the stated baking time!

Enhancing and Protecting Your Potted Plants

Dirty Little Cover Up is a unique, attractive way to protect and preserve your potted plants, both inside your home and outdoor on your covered patio. The water-resistant covers are available in two sizes and five natural art impressions. You can quickly and easily size it to fit your plant. The cover keeps pets, rodents and kids OUT and soil in... and may even keep weeds from sprouting in your potted plants.

Types of Brownies

Did you know that modifying the ingredients of classic brownies can create a different outcome? “Fudgy” brownies have a minimum of flour and no leavening such as baking powder. “Cake-like” brownies contain less butter and more flour, as well as a bit of baking powder. “Chewy” brownies usually get their texture from extra eggs and a combo of different types of chocolate.

Garden Placement

This tip focusses on proper garden placement when setting up your home garden. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardener Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

SAFE DISC LABELING

Still haven’t found the safest way to label your precious CD’s & DVD’s? Here’s a tip. Avoid using an alcohol-based marker or ball point pen. Instead use a non-solvent-based felt-tip permanent marker to mark the label side of the disc. Paper labels are okay for CDs, but a polyester film-based label is best for DVDs..

How Today's Modern Woman Deals With UTI's

In this segment we talk about the dreaded UTI – Urinary Tract Infections! UTI’s send millions of women to the doctor each year, and the only medical complaint more common is the flu or a cold. While women are most often afflicted, men do get UTI’s as well. Women are just 30-times more likely to develop one. Medical Expert Dr. Sean Kenniff joins us with tips on how to prevent, diagnose and treat this extremely painful, common condition, as we focus on over-the-counter help for prevention, testing and the pain.

Making colored sugar

You can make your own colored sugar to decorate cookies, cakes, and other baked goods in 5 minutes. Just place sugar in a small bowl, add a drop of food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed throughout the sugar. Continue to add food coloring, one drop at a time until you get the color you want. Use immediately, or allow the sugar to dry and store in an air-tight container.

Cinco De Mayo Special...Bringing Authentic Mexican Recipes To Your Everyday Dinner Table

When you’re preparing for your Cinco de Mayo celebration, look for the fresh, high-quality, authentic Ole brand chips, tortillas and tostadas in your local supermarket. In this segment, TV Chef Eduardo Pria shows us simple Mexican recipes you can make at home.

Cinco De Mayo Celebrations - A Taste Of Mexico

Kathy Petersen, our resident “pursuer” of innovative ideas, features another one of her incredible discoveries that makes serving and keeping tortillas hot & fresh simple and easy using a microwave and the La Tortilla Loca tortilla warmer.

Cinco De Mayo Celebrations - A Taste of Mexico

We’ll enlist the help from Kim Ruiz Beck of Ruiz Foods as she shares the story of this 45 year old Mexican food company and how you can bring quality, convenience, and value to your family’s table with the El Monterey brand of frozen Mexican foods.

Largest Cinco De Mayo Event

Do you know where the world’s largest Cinco de Mayo event is held? The “Festival de Fiesta Broadway” held in Los Angeles, California brings out more than 600,000 people to celebrate with music and food making it the largest in the world. Two other big festivals are held far from Mexico, in Denver, Colorado, and St Paul, Minnesota, they draw hundreds of thousands of participants

AMERICA & CINCO DE MAYO

Do you know why Cinco de Mayo so important for Americans? In addition to its importance in Mexico,Cinco de Mayo is significant to all Americans because it marks the last time that any foreign power has acted as the aggressor on North American soil. It also important as to Chicanos in America who celebrates it in appreciation of its cultural and historical significance.

THE FIRST CINCO DE MAYO

Do you know how and when the Cinco de mayo celebration started in the US? This holiday mainly started in the year 1967 when a group of California State University students decided to hold the first Cinco de Mayo commemoration in the United States. They wanted something to recapture their history and decided that the Battle of Puebla was symbolic. This helped them to connect it to their struggle for the formation of a Chicano Studies program at the university.

Cooling Your Cookies

After you bake your cookies, remove them from the cookie sheet within 1 to 2 minutes to keep them from baking any further. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool because otherwise, they will stick and can be very difficult to remove without breaking. But you can loosen stuck cookies by setting the cookie sheet on a hot, damp towel for a few minutes.

Fertilizer

This tip offers some insights on fertilizers when using in a home garden. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system

MP3 Safety For Kids

As MP3 players become a common accessory for kids don’t forget to show them how to use them safely. One important lesson is volume. Over time extremely loud sound levels in their headphones can result in permanent hearing loss and it prevents them from being aware of their surroundings. Teach them to “listen responsibly.” Their ears will thank you.

Helping to take care of your loved one at home

According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, nearly 52 million informal or family caregivers provide care to someone aged 20+ who is ill or disabled. Of those, nearly 70% are female, and 48% of those are employed full-time, in addition to caregiver duties. It takes a tremendous amount of care coordination to actively care for a loved one in the home. This segment discusses making the overwhelming task of transforming a home to accomodate the needs of both the patient and caregiver easier by partnering with Hill-Rom, a leading provider of home health care supplies and equipment.

Get Your Pet To the Vet: Understanding Heartworm in Cats

This segment focuses on bringing awareness to Feline Heartworm Disease and the fact that it’s almost 100% preventable if cats 7 months of age or older start taking preventative measures through their veterinarian. There is also a new test available that helps diagnose 3 of the most common feline diseases, which are often unfortunately underdiagnosed.

The Truth About Back Pain

Dr. Todd Sinett, Chiropractor and Co-Author of the book, “The Truth About Back Pain” discusses causes of back pain, and simple ways to prevent it.

Smooth & Shiny Frosting

How do you frost your cakes smooth and shiny? Here’s a simple tip: After frosting your cake, dip a palette knife or small spatula into hot water and wipe off the water. Then slide the heated knife over the cake. It will melt the icing just enough to make the surface smooth and shiny.

Preparing for brownie baking

Be sure and use the pan size called for in your brownie recipe. If the pan is too large, the batter may spread too thin and dry out your brownies. If the pan is too small, the brownies may be too dense and will come out under-baked. Grease only the bottom of the perfectly-sized pan, which allows the brownies to stick to the sides as they rise and prevents the center from collapsing.

CREATE A WAKE UP PLAYLIST

Need a little help getting yourself, your kids, or your spouse motivated in the morning? Why not help them create a special “wake-up playlist” on their personal MP3 players? Just plug their Mp3 player into a compatible alarm clock for a special way to start the day. Choose songs that put a spring in their step and they’ll be bright eyed and motivated to tackle the morning.

Innovative Solutions For Maintaining an Active Lifestyle and Dealing With Arthritis

Sports injuries have become the #2 reason for visits to a doctor’s office nationwide, after the common cold. This segment explains the benefits of a relatively new, mildly scented skin cream that may provide relief to the point of pain in the elbows, knees and backs of Baby Boomers across America.

Modernizing Scrapbooking Traditions

Kathy Peterson, Arts & Crafts Expert, informs viewers about a website that creates multimedia scrapbooks and cards for free, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Testing Brownies For Doneness

Want to know for sure when your brownies are done? Fully-baked brownies will shrink away from the pan slightly. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick halfway between the edge and center. If it comes out clean, the brownies are done. The center should be slightly sticky, but not dry. If the toothpick comes out completely clean from the center of the brownie, they are overbaked.

Karaoke Party Tips

Looking to throw a great karaoke party? Here’s some tips. Have everyone come dressed as their favorite recording artist; pre-determine a songlist that includes tunes from every decade and bake cookies or cupcakes decorated like CDs or records The more fun you make it for both performers AND listeners… the better the party!

Garnish, please!

Let’s talk about topping off your creations. One option is to use toasted coconut, which makes a light, crunchy garnish. Just spread shredded coconut on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about three minutes. Stir and bake 1 or 2 minutes more, or until golden brown. Sprinkle it on creamy vanilla frosting, add some fresh fruit and wa-la!

Get To Know Our Winners

Hear the heart-felt story of Teresa Lewis and Whitney Boyd, the winners of The Balancing Act's Mother's Day Makeover Contest, as they talk about the challenges and emotional experiences that created the truly special Mother-Daughter bond they share.

What She Really Wants For Mother's Day

Diamonds make great gifts for those you love and even for yourself. These days, it can be affordable. This segment follows the Grand Prize winners of The Balancing Act’s Mother’s Day Makeover Contest as the mother/daughter team goes to Piercing Pagoda to be awarded their prizes. They are surprised by someone who has appeared on The Balancing Act before…

Mother's Day Makeover Special - What works for Real Women - Real Fitness Solutions For Women

Follow our Mother's Day winners as they visit Curves to receive their one year membership prize.

Glam Team Transformation at PeterMark Salon

The Glam Team transforms the Dallas winners of the Mother's Day Makeover Contest with hair and makeup, and host Danielle Knox pops in to help them get into their gala wardrobe!

Red Carpet Runway

It’s finally time to reveal what the Glam Team has done with Teresa and Whitney! As we see their before & after shots, these dolled up ladies reveal their new looks to Piercing Pagoda, Curves, and Fujifilm and receive more great prizes from them! See their true reactions as they are presented with these surprise gifts, and a special message from a reality show star to inspire them to continue their total transformation.

Mothers Day Makeover Special - Celebrating Life's Special Moments

We’ll enlist the help from SeeHere.com by Fujifilm to show the winners of our Mother’s Day make-over Special how they can creatively store and share their pictures.

Cupcake Baking Tips

Did you know that dark-colored baking pans can make a difference in your baking time? Dark pans give your cakes a darker finish when baked at 350 degrees because they absorb and retain more heat. So if you are baking cupcakes in a pan with a dark or non-stick surface, lower the recommended recipe oven temp by 25 degrees to avoid overbrowning.

Trellis Etc.

This tip offers some insights on proper use of a trellis to get the best results with your home garden. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system

SPACE SAVING TECHNOLOGY

Looking to save space in a small apartment? Try installing a soundbar, which replaces the need for extra home theatre speakers, an iPod dock and a DVD player. You can also replace shelves cluttered with multiple photo frames by using a digital photo frame to display hundreds of photos from a single device.

Low Testosterone? Taking Care Of Your Man

This segment will educate women on men’s health issues related to low testosterone with the hope that they can motivate the men in their lives to seek help from a physician when certain symptoms present themselves. We’ll hear from Dr. Harry Fisch and learn about symptoms of low testosterone in men and how consulting with their doctor may help with the condition.

Total Body Workout in the Comfort of Your Home

A personal trainer and fitness author shares two of his “secret weapons” to tighten & tone your whole body, right from the comfort of your own home. He says this is a workout even the busiest lady can fit into her schedule, and it only requires 30-minutes, three times a week to see results! Jay Blahnik will show us an exercise for sexy shoulders and for glorious glutes. This segment may be just what you need to motivate you to MAKE time for a fitness routine!

One easy little way to get exercise back in your life

Women have a lot to balance in life…career, family, finances, family, home, and of course, health. Health and exercise often take a back seat due to their overbooked schedules. This segment focuses on exercising with a Polar training computer, which monitors your heart rate and provides detailed reports based on your personal data in order to make your workouts more efficient and to maximize your efforts in improving women’s overall health.

Finishing your frosting

For an easy, extra special finish to your favorite cake recipe, try gently folding 1 can of creamy frosting with 1 container of non-dairy whipped topping, frost your cake as desired and refrigerate. You might also try mixing orange juice and orange zest into creamy frosting and putting it on your morning muffin for a zippy twist.

Believe In Yourself

Here’s a tip to remember when being a caregiver for a loved one. Believe in yourself. It’s important to try and maintain a positive attitude by recognizing your strengths and limitations. It will go a long way in your ability to set goals and boundaries for yourself and for your loved one.

The color of your cookie sheet matters

Did you know that the color of your cookie sheet matters when baking the perfect cookie? The reflective quality of shiny, light-colored cookie sheets insure even baking and browning. Dark-colored ones retain heat and tend to burn the bottoms of cookies. But, dark sheets can be covered with aluminum foil to achieve the even, golden brown effect you want.

Traditions for Healthy Recipes

Balancing Act Nutritionist Dr. Janet Brill and her daughter Rachel who is home visiting from college invite us into their kitchen to show us some simple ways they cut calories without sacrificing taste in some their favorite family recipes with the help of Walden Farms Calorie Free Foods.

Are you nuts about nuts in your desserts?

If your recipe calls for toasted nuts, be sure to toast them before adding them to the batter for the best flavor. To toast sliced almonds, heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds onto an ungreased, 15 inch by 10 inch jelly-roll pan, and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally or until golden brown.

ROAD TRIP TIP

Need ideas to keep the kids happy on long road trips? Bring along a portable MP3 player or boombox player for hours of entertainment during the drive; You can choose music themed to the trip you are taking for added interest, like listening to country music while visiting Nashville or Broadway Musicals for your trip to New York.

Frozen Brownies

Did you know that brownies can be kept frozen 4 to 6 months in the freezer? Wrap each square in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then put the brownies into an airtight freezer bag. To freeze the entire pan, place pan in freezer briefly just long enough to harden the brownies. Then remove the block from the pan, wrap it and bag it!

Having More Success From Home

People are being displaced in the work force, having their hours cut back, or simply feeling the anxiety of the economic meltdown. As a result, many are looking for alternative sources of income of which direct selling and home-based businesses are a popular option. The problem is that people have been taken advantage of in the past by business practices that have caused them to lose money or not generate the income they anticipated. This segment provides one explanation and solution for women that caters to their sense of smell.

GREAT SOUND ON THE ROAD

Wondering how you can take your music with you and get the same sound you would at home? Consider a combination MP3 player and a compact, portable travel speaker or boombox combo to play your tunes. That way you’ll have your music on hand wherever you are AND you’ll get to hear it with the quality you expect when you’re at home.

Are Chewable Supplements Better For You?

Did you know that rocks and shells can be found in some pill-form vitamins? Or that a preservative commonly found in fireworks and silver polish can also be found in some vitamins? In this segment, Chiropractic Physician and Doctor of Naturopathy Dr. David Friedman explains, as we focus on different methods of consuming your daily supplements. Are pill-forms perfect or should you look to liquids, or choose chewables? To Dr. Friedman, the answer is clear: chewable supplements work the way nature intended, thus offering you the best way to absorb the most nutrients!

Innovations In Liposuction: Results with Less Risk, Little Downtime & Minimal Discomfort

The increase in the popularity of liposuction has led to gentle, new techniques that developers say not only improve results and reduce risks, but also drastically speed up recovery time. In today’s segment, we focus on Bodyjet Liposuction, a water-assisted technology approved by the FDA in summer 2008. It’s being hailed as a faster, much gentler way to remove fat, with less risk because it requires only a local anesthesia. Patients are generally able to drive themselves home after the procedure, and to carry on many of their normal activities as soon as the next day. We’ll watch the procedure as it’s performed, and learn all about it from plastic surgeon Dr. Roger Bassin.

ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL

Need to know how to properly dispose of old electronics, CDs and DVDs? These items cannot go into the trash or regular recycling ... they must be recycled at special e-waste facilities. To find one near you go on-line or call your local waste removal office and they’ll help you dispose of them properly.

The Power of Protein in Your Daily Life

In this segment, Ali Vincent, the inspirational weight-loss winner of season five of “The Biggest Loser” tells us what she’s up to now, after becoming the first female winner of the show. She’ll explain the powerful impact of protein in her daily diet and lifestyle. Find out how the protein-packed tips and techniques she learned while losing 122-pounds can help YOU stay on a healthy track, no matter how busy you are!

Helping Women Choose The Right Ladder and Step Stools

In this segment we meet with Tracy Whelpley from COSCO, makers of innovative ladders and step stools, as she shows us what to look for when choosing ladders and stepstools designed specifically with women in mind. She’ll also offer some safety tips when using ladders and step stools.

Grow Your Own

This tip discusses the benefits of growing your own plants and vegatables in your home garden. Viewers will learn how to easily start and maintain their very own home garden with the help of master Gardner Rose Bechard-Butman and some tools like the Backyard Botanical home garden system.

Simple Solutions for the Every Day Gourmet

Green Mountain Gringo® understands America’s desire to know exactly what they are eating which is why their salsas are made with ONLY natural ingredients. In this segment, Chef Don McMillan shows us some tasty recipes made with Green Mountain Gringo salsa, and shows us why people love it.

Maintaining brain health in aging dogs & cats

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is an age-related behavioral disorder. It is observed in dogs and cats and is characterized by a deterioration of cognitive abilities (such as spatial orientation, activity levels, response to stimuli, etc…). CDS is often referred to by veterinarians as "dog or cat Alzheimer’s" or "senility". Virbac Animal Health has created a nutraceutical to treat this neurological disorder…

Spring Cleaning: Air Quality And Odor Elimination

In this segment we meet with John Davidson an odor elimination expert from BioFOG, makers of SCOE 10X, to learn what products work for what odors and the best way to eliminate certain odors permanently.

Synergeyes

A new kind of hybrid contact lenses that deliver both visual clarity and comfort in a single lens.

Redoing Your Kitchen

A big trend on the redecorating and house flip shows is utilizing existing cabinetry in your kitchen to save money. One can achieve a whole new look and feel through painting your cabinets, tile back splashes, and swapping out your hardware. Viewers will experience the difference in SHUR-LINE's applicators and how easily the paint sticks to each unique surface. And we have an opportunity to look at, and choose the bulldog cabinet hardware that will be replacing the old handles and hinges.

Garage Organization Made Easy

In this segment we meet busy wife Erin West who needs help with her very cluttered garage. Ed Morris from US Leisure shows how Black & Decker and Real Organized Shelving Units can help as we see Erin‘s garage transformed

Measuring For Paint

Measure Twice, Mix Once! To Determine How Much Paint You’ll Need For Your Walls - Multiply The Height Of Your Ceiling By The Length Of Each Wall. Add These Together And Subtract The Measurements For Doors And Windows. To Find Your Ceiling’s Square Footage, Multiply The Width Of The Room By The Length. For Trim – Add Up The Measurements Of Every Specific Length. Your Pocketbook And Gas Tank Will Be So Glad You Did!

Look Like You Just Went Under The Knife - Surgery Free Products

Want to look younger instantly? In this segment, we’ll put two beauty products’ anti-aging claims to the test, and you can see the results for yourself. This big beauty company says they can help you get plastic surgery-like results, at a fraction of the cost, right out of a jar!

Understanding The Importance of Soy Protein

Heart disease is the #1 killer for women, and soy protein provides a heart healthy protein option to easily incorporate into your daily diet. Solae works with several major food manufacturers that produce products with soy protein ingredients in them that are on grocery shelves today. In this segment, we learn more about the health benefits of soy protein and how you can incorporate them into your low-fat, low cholesterol diet.

Internet Safety Tips For Parents

In this segment we’ll learn some important internet safety tips from an expert at Cisco systems who shows parents how they can be in control of their kids use of the internet with the Cisco Home Defender Router

Preparing For Your Family's Summer Road Trip

Charmin is the country’s leading toilet paper brand that was invented in the 1920’s. They’ve launched a new global sponsorship of the Sit Or Squat website which connects to an Iphone or Blackberry and is designed to help people on the road find the cleanest public restroom. In this segment, we see how the brand has been “charminizing” the country for nearly a decade, and we test the Sit or Squat application to see how it really works.

Celebrating Salad As Part of the American Meal

Getting your family to eat more salads hasn’t always been easy, but it is an important part of a balanced diet. In this segment, Chef Jeremy Hanlon from www.myfreshchef.com helps busy mom Colby and her find creative salad ideas to add great taste, variety and health to your diet without adding difficulty to your life using Litehouse fresh, refrigerated salad dressings.

Make your own jewelry

This segment highlights jewelry-making as a fun way to cultivate and show off your individual style and as a family hobby to spend more time with your teenager.

Summer Seafood Solutions

In this segment we meet with Chef Jeremy Hanlon and members of the Molash family as part of our Tribute to the American Family as they learn some simple and easy ways to prepare great seafood on the grill this summer using frozen Sea Best seafood by Beaver Street Fisheries.

Pool Safety

As summer begins and we head to the pool for swimming, barbeques, and parties it’s also a great time to exercise pool safety. One way you can add an extra layer of drowning prevention for children and pets is by using a pool alarm product like The Safety Turtle which activate an alarm immediately once a child or pet comes in contact with water. SFX: Alarm going off While pool alarms should never replace adult supervision, they are a great way to ensure that additional layer of safety… and peace of mind. Just in time for summer fun!

Bathroom Makeover Made Easy

The Bathroom is one of the first rooms homeowners look to for easy, DIY, home improvements, and in this segment we will demonstrate how much time SHUR-LINE products can save you in a smaller room with a lot of tile, accessories, edging, and taping work required. We will also highlight the Bulldog picture hanging hardware in this piece; speaking to the plastic components that wont rust or mildew in this heavily trafficked, moist environment and how the rubber picture prevents rubbing marks on the moist wall.

Gardening Tips that help everyone!

In this segment we meet with Alice Strong from GardenBasket.com as she shares the story and inspiration behind Seedballz an easy way to grow flowers that also gives back to the community by providing those with disabilities a way to earn a living.

Natural Control of Household Pests

In this segment we meet with Kari Warberg Block an expert on rodents and mice who has developed a greenway to rid homes of these pests. Kari educates us on the problems mice present and shows us a her invention… The Fresh Cab Mouse Pouch a green solution to this pesky problem.

Home Organization

In this segment we meet with Cathy Rankin from Stuck On Tools makers of innovative storage and organizational items as she shows us how to organize the rooms in our home and create a clutter free environment.

Turn your old gold & jewelry into cash!

In this segment we meet with Michael Hughes from ExpressGoldCash.com to learn how to get the most money for our gold and what to look for when selecting a company to sell our gold to.

Prep For Painting

We know you’re ready to tackle that painting project - but don’t skip the most important step - preparation. All surfaces should be cleaned and repaired to help the paint adhere properly. Ask your retail professional whether you should sand and prime first. That extra effort will pay dividends – when everyone thinks you hired a pro!

Create a Home Office and Craft Room All in One

This segment targets the craft/scrapbook segment of our audience and the office touch will allow us to maintain interest from our female professionals. This segment highlights more of the decorative aspect of painting, demonstrating that you can do complex design elements easily like stripes with bold contrasting colors and even repainting the furniture. Bulldog hardware will be used to hang the shelving; the peg board will be used in the craft corner and Rubbermaid storage throughout.

Double Dip

Know when to double dip! Apply two thin coats instead of one thick one! Dip your brush about an inch into the paint, wiping it along the edge of your container to remove excess paint and reshape your brush! Unload the paint using long straight strokes. The paint will adhere better and dry faster, and the finish will be more durable.

Games That Inspire Generations of Women

Nancy Drew games bring together generations of fans year after year. Grandmothers, college students, moms, career women & girls can all relate to one another through their shared passion of Nancy Drew games. This segment, as part of the Back To School Survival Guide, features the President & CEO of Her Interactive. She discusses the core philosophy of developing quality mystery games that inspire girls of all ages, enabling them to become Nancy Drew and use their deductive skills & critical thinking to solve the case. Also, a mother & daughter discuss how they play the games together and how the experience strengthens their bond.

The Importance of Art in Schools and in Life

Parents & educators alike need to understand and appreciate the importance of keeping the arts vital in the educational process, especially in the formulative elementary years. Only then can we realize the goal of developing creative kids who will be able to meeting the many complex challenges of the 21st century. This segment talks about this and provides a solution for teachers and homeschoolers.

Time Saving Tips & Strategies For Busy Women

Superpages.com is helping busy moms manage their time better by providing a service guarantee, only available in their phone books and online. If you hire one of the good guys, register your service appt. online & something goes wrong, they’ll refund up to $500. This is a free service.

A Healthy Beverage For You And Your Family

With summer coming to an end, what’s the best way to make sure kids’ back-to-school routine keeps them healthy and strong? Dr. Wendy talks to us about the advantages of drinking nutrient-packed lowfat milk to help fuel your life, health & fitness routine.

America's Favorite Back To School Lunchmeat

For over 50 years, family-owned Land O’Frost has been a part of America’s lunchboxes. With quality, wholesome, nutritious ingredients in all of their great tasting lunchmeats, consumers have made Land O’Frost an American favorite and top-selling brand. In this segment, a busy mom gives us sandwich ideas for kids as well as adults in order to save money brown-bagging it.

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Simple Steps You Can Take To Improve Your Body's Performance and Combat The Aging Process

In the modern world, our bodies are constantly exposed to stress and toxins that damage our cells. This makes them degenerate faster than they should, but there are ways to fight back. VIDACELL® delivers key nutrients directly to the body’s cells. The result is a big boost in cellular energy production, which supports the natural healing process.

The Gift of Health Special

If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, one simple but powerful habit that helps tremendously is simply staying hydrated! While we all may know we need to drink water, approximately 75% of us in the United States are chronically dehydrated! In this segment we’ll find out why not drinking enough water is bad for your health… your weight… and your appearance! Plus, find out about how the Zuvo Water replicates nature's water-cleansing process to reduce contaminants while preserving your water's natural and healthy mineral content. Plus, learn how the Zuvo system is better for your wallet and for the planet!

Allergy Proofing your Home

In this segment we meet Dr. William Berger as he takes us through the home of Julie Smith to learn ways she can allergy proof her home and alleviate nasal allergy symptoms..

A Safe & Natural Cold Remedy

In this segment a busy mother of 2 gets tips for the upcoming cold season from a Dr. & pharmacist on a safe natural remedy called Umcka Cold Care which may shorten the duration and reduce the severity of coughs, colds and sore throats!

Dealing With Foot Pain

Lose Weight Without Dieting!

Want to lose weight without dieting? According to The Balancing Act’s Health Expert Dr. David Friedman, some simple changes can help the pounds disappear! These tips may surprise you, as we take you from the bedroom to the kitchen, to highlight easy lifestyle changes that just may help you shed some pounds!

Tip #2: Yogurt Cooling Gel as an after-sun treatment

The ABSolutely Best Ab Exercises

If you want a tighter tummy, but HATE doing sit-ups and crunches, forget about them! In this segment, your belly will feel the burn, as we demonstrate some ab exercises our Health Expert says are “Absolutely” the best you can do! Plus, he’ll show you what you can easily do to tighten your tummy while you sit behind a desk all day.

Painting Trim

Does Your Trim Have You Feeling Framed? Regardless Of The Color You Choose For The Walls, Architectural Details Can Make Or Break The Look Of Your Space. Nothing Says Clean And Classic Like Crisp White Trim - But For A More Artful Approach, Try Framing The Room With Bold Black Or Metallic Gold Crown Molding. For A Smoother Look, Paint The Trim With A Satin Or Semigloss Finish In The Same Color As The Walls. Staying In The Box Never Looked So Good!

Seeing The Benefits of Sea Vegetables

We’re seeing the health benefits of sea vegetables in this segment! What are they, where can you get them and are sea veggies really better for you then the land-loving variety? Our Health Expert says they are, and explains the nutritional news behind this growing health trend.

Tip #3: Scent-sational Scents to Lift Your Spirits!

In today’s Beauty Tip of the Week… when you pick products, your nose knows what ya need! If you’re NOT a morning person, try a garden fresh, mint-scented shower gel to wake you up faster. If you’re feeling sluggish mid-day, take a break to slather on some “sweet” moisturizing body butter! The tropical scent of “Guava” is invigorating… while the fruity scent of “Clementine” is energizing! If you need an escape, the sweet scents of Melon may summon up thoughts of a Mediterannean getaway… AND… a smile!!

Tip #4: The Anti-Aging Secret of Oak Trees!

In today’s Beauty Tip of the Week… did you know “Oak Trees” can live to be more than a thousand years old…and get stronger as they get “older!?!” In what’s being called a BIG “beauty break-through”… scientists discovered that elements of an Oak tree’s immune system may help us look younger! They combined Oak Extract with Quercetin… a powerful antioxidant. Research shows this dynamic natural duo performs better than leading “chemical” anti-aging creams… delivering younger-looking, firmer, healthier skin, after the FIRST application! Now THAT’s the way -- to start your day!

Red Wine - The Fountain of Youth?

There's an ingredient in Red Wine that has been making headlines for its health benefits, and some say it may even slow the aging process! Our Health Expert Dr. David Friedman fills us in on this special anti-aging ingredient, and explains why red wine rules over white.

Tip#5: Anti-Aging Oak Cream Works While You Sleep

Color Choices

Don’t Leave Your Color Choices To Chance. Choose Success! Pick Colors That Go With Your Pillows, Artwork, Collections, Etc. Brush Out 2 To 4 Potential Colors In Small Patches On Each Wall Of The Room And Observe Them Throughout The Day, As The Light Changes. Many Paint Companies Offer Sample Jars Of Their Color Collections, Saving You Time And Money.

Grocery Shopping for the Healthiest Fruits

Tip#6: Lovely Lips with Lip Butter & a Scrub!

Low V.O.C. Paint

Remember When We Used To Love That “New Paint” Smell? Now We Know That These Odors Are Unhealthy For People And The Environment. But Luckily Most Paint Companies Today Offer Low And No V.O.C. Options That Reduce The Harmful Chemicals Commonly Used In Paint. So Choose The Best Quality Low Or No Voc Paints You Can Afford -And Enjoy A Healthier Happier Home.

Grocery Store Shopping for the Healthiest Vegetables

Tip #7: Getting The Super Summer Nude Look!

Hanging Art Work

Don’t Leave Your Artwork Hanging! Look For Clever Ways To Display Your Favorite Photos And Art Pieces. Lean Family Snapshots Along A Shallow Picture Ledge, Or Hang A Flea Market Frame On The Wall With Your Favorite Postcard Floating In The Middle. Use Ribbon, Wire, Or Decorative Pins To Show Off Your Prized Posessions. Symmetric Displays Appear More Organized And Formal While Free Flow Arrangements Feel Casual And Fun.

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Tip #1: Watermelon as Face & Sun Protection

Think of watermelon… and you may picture a “cool” treat on a sizzling summer day! But did you know that watermelon extract may help protect your skin from sun damage and aging?! Because it usually grows in very hot conditions, nature gives it defense mechanisms that may also help us! Beauty experts say watermelon extract used in sun care products may help repair skin’s U-V stressed immune system… may help prevent photo-aging… and decrease redness and burning.

NYC Fall Fashion Preview

Come inside fashion central in NYC for a sneak peek of the hottest women’s clothing & accessory trends for Fall, featuring interviews with Chadwick’s style setters and national magazine editors. Get a jump on the latest looks that you can get without going to the store!

Nutrition Talk with the Skinny Bitch

In today’s segment, the “Skinny Bitch” co-author tells us what you can do to live a skinnier, healthier, more energized life -- starting today! Balancing Act Health Expert Dr. David Friedman interviews Kim Barnouin about her "tough love" guide to help you start looking fabulous. He’ll also find out how men are reacting to the latest book “Skinny Bastard.” It's equal opportunity tough talk time, and the men in your life just may love this easy read, with it's in-your-face nutrition news.

Tip #8: Hot New Lip Shades This Summer!

In today’s Beauty Tip of the Week… If you want a fresh-faced summer look that’s so natural it could fool a friend… try this terrific trio for a creamy pop of color! My favs are these perky Pomegranate and colorful Quince lip butters! They look dark in the pot… but never fear… they show up shiny and sheer. For a “neutral” natural winner, the pinch of pink in this Jasmine summer shade is all the rage. Best of all… one intensely hydrating, conditioning product does double duty -- for both your lips AND your cheeks! Just apply lip butter to the apples of your cheeks… and you’re out the door fast -- with a shiny, tinted natural look you’ll love!

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Home Security Tips For The Summer

In this segment we meet with Amy Kabcenell from ADT Security Systems as we learn why it’s especially important to protect our homes during the summer. To help Amy offers some ways homeowners can have piece of mind by using a monitored home alarm system and offers other helpful tips during the summer months.

Get Rolling

Start your paint job rolling! 1. First, set the roller in the well of the paint tray and pull it towards you, bringing some of the paint up onto the ridges to cover the rest of the roller. 2. Continue rolling back and forth until the roller is evenly coated. 3. Roll paint onto the wall with even pressure working in 3-4 ft sections. 4. Then start on the next dry section -working the paint back into the wet edge. You’re really on a roll now!

On Your Next DIY Project, Paint by the Numbers with SHUR-LINE

This segment is very product focused and will highlight seven SHUR-LINE applicators and 2 pieces of Bulldog hardware. The makeover/before-after was shot in a large living room setting, and we feature tools and applicators being used by women. We will walk you through a virtual improvement step by step.

Cleaning Dingey Walls

Nothing cleans up dingey walls like new paint. So whether you’re applying a fresh coat of the same color or aiming for an entirely new look, start by wiping walls and trim to remove dust and cobwebs. Use mild cleaning agents to remove grime and always prime filled nail holes with a small roller before painting. With a little extra effort, but you’ll feel good as new!

Painted Panel Doors

Don’t knock painted panel doors ‘til you try it! 1. First remove the hardware and hinges or cover them with painter’s tape. 2. Next paint the interior panels, in long vertical strokes. Working from top to bottom and inside to out. 3. Finish with the trim, painting the rails first, then the stiles. 4. After the paint’s dry, sand and wipe the surface, and repeat. Now you’re in the swing of things!

Don’t Wear This – Wear This Instead!

Are you trying to get the Fall look for less and wanting to re-vamp your wardrobe? This segment features NYC fashion editor and stylist to the stars, JoJo Cohen who goes through a working mom’s wardrobe and shows her what not to wear and what she should wear from the Chadwicks line to be hip and contemporary in her lifestyle.

The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners

Back To School

Hoops with everything

we want to show you a Hot Fashion Trend that’s also a classic – HOOP EARRINGS! Hoops should be a staple in everyone’s jewelry wardrobe. They can take an outfit from everyday to stylish and sexy – if not downright flirty! Hoops look great on everyone, from adults to teens – and celebrities love them. Piercing Pagoda has a huge assortment of hoops in gold, silver and gold over silver - with or without stones. We’ll have more jewelry fashion tips every week this fall – so don’t miss them!

Tip #9: How to Create Dramatic Fall Eyes

How To Find A Better Bank

according to a survey conducted by Aite Group, they have discovered that only 2% of consumers nation wide have a high degree of trust in banks. That’s why this morning we’ve enlisted the help of our very own Woman’s Consumer expert Delia Passi to give educate us on how to get more “bang” for your buck”!

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The Three Best Natural Sweeteners

Get That Celebrity Look for Less & How To Dress

Celebrities are a part of American pop culture, and have been for a long time. In this segment, NYC fashion stylist to the stars, Jojo Cohen, gives us some great ideas on how to get their Fall wardrobe looks for less, without sacrificing style or quality in the process.

The Health Benefits of Cranberries

This segment features tangy, whole dried cranberries covered with smooth Nestlé® Milk Chocolate. Cranberry Raisinets® are a delicious and convenient snack that offers the benefits of the most popular of superfruits. These free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich Cranberry Raisinets provide 1/2 serving of real fruit in every 1/4 cup and have 30% less fat than the leading chocolate brands.1 1) 8 g fat vs. 11.4 g fat (Average) IN 45 g of the leading chocolate brands.

Fitting Fitness In

Tip #10: Must-Have Moisture from WILD Rose!

Life is so Charming

Color Choices

Can Color Really Change The Way You Feel? Yes! Warm Colors Like Orange, Yellow, And Red Are Active, Intimate, And Encouraging While Cooler Hues Such As Blue And Violet Feel Soothing And Peaceful. Healing Green Is Refreshing And Cheerful, Or Safe And Reassuring Depending On The Shade You Choose. So Make Your Day With Your Personal Color Choice!

Summer Grilling - Move Over Chicken, Beef & Ribs

In this segment we meet with Chef Jeremy Hanlon as we learn some simple and easy ways to prepare great grilled items without red-meat using Morningstar Farms Grillers Originals

Color Choices

White Is White, Right? Actually – White Comes In An Endless Array Of Tints And Shades. Compare Paint Chips To Your Fabrics And Flooring To Determine If A Warmer Or Cooler Toned White Is Best For Your Space. And To Truly Choose The Right Hue, Look At Paint Samples It In Several Areas Of Your Room Through Out The Day. You’ll Be Surprised How Much Light Can Effect Even The Brightest Whites.

A Couples Celebration of Love

In this segment, a happy couple shares their secrets to a loving relationship, and takes us on a trip to the romantic haven where they reconnect and rediscover the things that brought them together in the first place. Find out all about the special getaway they say keeps them going strong year after year!

Color Choices

Don’t Be A Shrinking Violet! In Fact, Don’t Shrink Away From Violet, Or Any Other Bold Color When Choosing Paint For Small Spaces. Choose A Color You Love And Don't Worry About Whether It's Practical. Strong Colors Like Black, Orange, And Lime Can Really Make A Statement. Or Try Shimmering Metallics For Sophisticated Impact. Set The Stage For Drama And Watch What Happens!

High Traffic Areas

Stop - And Think - About High Traffic Areas In Your Home. Using Medium To Dark Earthy Colors To Hide Dirt. And Keep This In Mind; Flat Paint Is Difficult To Clean But Easy To Touch Up While Matte And Eggshell Paints Are Easier To Clean, But Touch Ups Can Be Unsightly. Your Paint Retailer Can Help You Make The Best Choice For Your Family.

Cleaning Painted Walls

If You’ve Got Kids, You’ve Seen Your Share Of Crayon Marks. To Remove Them, Place An Old T-Shirt Over The Mark, Then Iron On Medium Heat. Or - Heat The Mark With A Hair Dryer And Blot. Seal With Two Coats Of Sealer, Sanding Lightly Between Coats. For Ink Scribbles, Dab The Spot With Nail Polish Remover. Rub With A De-Glosser, Then Sand And Seal. Let’s Hope From Now On, Your Little Artists Express Themselves On A Different Canvas!

Stress Free Moving And Storage

In this segment we learn how to make your next move a lot less stressful with some tips from the experts at PODS as they show us ways you can gain control over the moving and storage process

Cleaning Painted Walls

Regardless Of Where You Live, You Can Get Ugly Mold And Mildew Splotches. To Remove Them, Dab With Diluted Household Bleach; Or Mix One Cup Household Cleaner And Two Cups Hydrogen Peroxide In A Gallon Of Warm Water. Rinse With A Vinegar And Water Mixture. When Dry, Lightly Sand And Seal With Oil-Based Sealer. This Easy Method Of Banishing Mold And Mildew May Really Grow On You!

Fresh Paint

When It Comes To Paint Does Freshness Really Matter? Like Most Foods, Paint Expires When Left Out Over Time. So Only Pour What You Need And Replace The Lid Or Cover The Can With A Damp Cloth Between Refills. And Use A Proper Paint Key To Open Paint Cans. They’re Inexpensive And Perfectly Fit The Edge Of The Lid To Ensure A Tight Fit When It’s Time To Close Up Again.

Hanging Art Work

When It Comes To Hanging Artwork, Placement Is As Subjective As The Artwork Itself! In General, Women Hang Art To Low For Men And Men Too High For Women. So Make A Compromise, Hold Your Artwork Where You’d Naturally Place It, Then Nudge It A Bit To Accommodate The Opposite Sex – So Everyone Can Enjoy The View!

Most Innovative Skincare Solutions

In this segment we meet with Dr. Pankaj Modi and Dr. Robert Gibb as they educate us about a new breakthrough in skin delivery technology.. dermal fx… that is showing tremendous results in helping skin look younger and healthier.

Expert Advice On Buying/Selling Your Home

Now more than ever consumers are in need of informative answers to the questions they have about the real estate industry. They want to understand what is happening, have their concerns addressed about the current volatility in the market and how it affects them when buying or selling real estate. In this segment, the female President of EXIT Realty Corp. International discusses this issue and the benefits of using a real estate professional from EXIT to navigate the choppy waters, as well as the benefits of the company should women choose realty as a career.

Hanging Art Work

Think You Can’t Change The Size Of A Room? Well, You Can With The Right Artwork! To Make A Room Feel More Spacious, Fill Smaller Walls With Large Art Pieces And Fill Large Walls With A Collection Of Images And Paintings. Unite Various Styles With Color Or Subject Hanging Large Items Towards The Center. Lay Out The Frames On The Floor To Design The Display, Before Making Holes In Your Wall. Wow, Your Whole Family Has Just Been Framed – And You’re Loving It!

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Hardware Kit

The Best Laid Plans Work Best When You’re Talking Picture Hanging Hardware. Keep A Small Kit Handy With Various Sizes Of Nails And Hooks. And Throw In A Small Level, Hammer, Pencil And Measuring Tape So You’re Ready For Action Whenever You Find That Perfect Piece. You’ll Never Be Left Hanging Again!

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Understanding The Difference Between Natural And Surgical Menopause

My Life. My Menopause. A discussion how menopause is very complex and different for every woman. Some may experience hot flashes or night sweats, while others may experience vaginal dryness or pain with intercourse associated with menopause. We’ll discuss the differences between Surgical and Natural Menopause with Dr. Tara Allmen and learn of some on-line tools like copewithmenopause.com to help.

Shed That Belly Fat!

This segment features Adriana Martin, Fitness Expert and founder of Fit Mom For Life. Adriana has created an innovative approach to helping women loose that dreaded belly fat.

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Fun Food For Fall

100% Fruit Snacks – Good For You, Made Easy

Dr. Janet Brill is back with a way to get more fruit and veggies in your families diet. She also has a convenient solution for encouraging your kids to snack healthier by stocking your cupboards with 100% fruit snacks that even your kids will want to eat. Some tasty options for adults, too!

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The Gift Of Health: Banking Newborn Cord Blood...Understanding Your Options

A simple process of banking your baby’s cord blood could be making a choice that would potentially provide a lifesaving treatment for your child or even a family member. Learn about the true value of cord blood banking.

Healthy, Tasty & Budget Friendly Meal Solutions

Never enough time to make a delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy? With Gourmet Dining skillet meals it’s “freezer to fork in minutes.” Good Housekeeping magazine recently placed 3 Gourmet Dining skillet meals in the top 100 convenience meals: healthy, tasty and kid-friendly

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New BA Hosts Get Stylin' In Boston at Chadwicks

The Balancing Act’s new hosts beam over to Boston to take part in a special fashion fitting at the Chadwicks women’s apparel headquarters with Jojo Cohen and Stacey Helbig there. Our cameras follow along “reality TV style” to catch the fashion action as it happens!

A complete litter choice for a healthier pet

Get the latest info on combating infertility

Infertility affects 7.3 million Americans each year. This is roughly 12% of the population at reproductive age, or 1 in 6 couples. This segment identifies the causes, prevention, and possible treatments with cost considerations with infertility specialist, Mindy Berkson.

Mix and Match Metals

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What Are The Rules For Fall Fashion?

Sometimes we follow the rules, sometimes we don’t. But when it comes to fashion – women should! Especially since Chadwicks’ fashion ambassador says so. This segment has all the tips you need to know this Fall to follow fashion no matter where you live across the country.

Calcium & Osteoporosis

Staying Fit on the Road

Fitness Expert, Adrianna Martin, joins The Balancing Act to show women how to stay fit even when traveling.

Careers for busy moms

This segment details the 43 year old company, Interim HealthCare and why the variable nature of their healthcare jobs are attractive to women who are seeking balance in their lives.

Tip #11: The Perfect Primer for Your Make-Up

Mixing & Matching Stones

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Water - The Wonder Drink

Booty Bootcamp

Accessorizing Your New Fall Wardrobe

Don’t forget to accessorize yourself this Fall! Chadwicks’ style ambassador shows us what’s hot when it gets cool.

Turn Unwanted Gold into Cash

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How To Dress For That First Job Interview

This Fall, Chadwicks’ fashion ambassador takes us to the limit as far as getting that grown-up, professional, stylish look to land a new corporate job.

Foods that Fight Stress!

BACK TO SCHOOL: Empowering Moms With Educational Options

In this segment we meet with Ron Packard, CEO of K12 as he explains the concept of on-line learning and how this individualized approach results in a better educated child and more empowered parent.

How Today's Woman Embraces Aromatherapy

In this segment we meet with Jessica Longshore from The Village Company as we learn some everyday aromatherapy solutions for everyday use.

Tarnished Silver

Learn how to polish your silver jewelry.

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How To Pack For & Dress For Business or Leisure Traveling

The Chadwicks style ambassador is back with her fashionable style tips and practical packing tips for women on the go.

Baldwin Family Foundation & Breast Cancer Interview

October is “Breast Cancer Awareness” month when people all around the United States focus on the disease, and finding a cure. We traveled to New York to speak with Stephen Baldwin whose entire family has devoted itself to the cause, after his mother was diagnosed with the disease.

Career Options for Nurses

This segment discusses career options for unemployed nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to go back to work and care for others.

The Healthy Life Tastes Good

Kids always look forward to a school snack or lunch with friends; but they're not always willing to eat that healthy meal mom packed. Hosea Rosenberg, an accomplished chef who won Top Chef: New York recently - provides some great recipes that will tempt your children to eat delicious, crispy carrots as part of their diets - and adults will love them too!

Tip # 12: The Oak Tree's Tie to Anti-Aging!

Men's Steel Bands

How to select a perfect ring for your man, that's as rugged as he is!

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Sweaters are this season’s must have

JoJo Cohen is back to show us some of the season’s MUST HAVE sweater looks for Fall. These colors and styles will benefit not just your look, but your pocketbook and will have heads turning along with the Fall leaf colors!

Supplements That Ease Stress

Times Square Taste Challenge

The Balancing Act and Heartland Sweetner put Ideal, the new, no-calorie sweetener to the test, in the most Ideal place....TIMES SQUARE!

Sterling Silver and Diamonds

Silver looks just as beautiful paired with diamonds as white gold – and it’s more affordable, too! The Balancing Act welcomes Kim Frenette to show us some classic, super-affordable jewelry looks plus the season’s latest trends.

Stackables

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Flattering fits for different body types

Do you know what to wear for your body type? In this segment we show you the latest Fall fashion looks that will flatter any figure at an affordable price.

Health Tips With Miss USA

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Miss USA Kristen Dalton is helping to spread the word that healthy eating and regular exercise can help you stay ahead of the disease! Prevention now may be your best defense later against this deadly disease!

Home Healthcare Makes A Great Career Choice

This segment speaks about the rise in home healthcare, growing career areas for women, and reasons why Interim HealthCare is unique.

Fixing Your Jewelry

Mother's Day Makeover Special 2009

Mother's Day Makeover Special: Cover Story - Teresa & Whitney. What she really wants for Mother's Day. Real fitness solutions for women. Glam team transforms this mother/daughter team & they walk the red carpet runway. Easy and creative ways to keep and share your photos.

Balancing Act Participant Testimonials

Participants discuss being part of The Balancing Act.

Back To School Shopping Spree

Summer is here, but parents all over America are already thinking that not far away is back to school shopping…and with all the clothing, supplies and books they’ll need, why not get some help from your favorite morning show? Enter The Balancing Act’s Back to School Shopping Spree Sweepstakes! One lucky winner will receive over fifteen hundred dollars worth of cash and other prizes to help your child get suited up for school! For a chance to win, log on to The Balancing Act dot com and enter! Let us take some of your school time stress away this Fall.

Home Help Special

A Tribute To The American Family

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Balancing Act New Season Promo

Chadwicks 30 Second Spot

Women Certified Promo

Gail Wasserman Breast Cancer Testimonial

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Outerwear fashion show

Mommies rule in this Fall fashion show headlined by fashion stylist to the stars, JoJo Cohen. This segment shows off the latest looks in outerwear and the cool colors to wear when winter arrives.

Super Fruits!

How My Cat Helped Cure My Cancer

This interview is an inspiring story about one woman’s relationship with her cat, and how it helped her become a breast cancer survivor. Kristy also interviews her veterinarian, who explains the feeling of hope our pets can give us.

Personalize It

Reducing Breast Cancer Risk

While there’s no known way to prevent breast cancer, there are ways to reduce your risk. Good advice: get regular exercise, maintain a healthy weight, and limit use of alcohol.