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Nutritious, Quick & Tasty Lunch Ideas

Are you looking to beat the wintertime blues and save money by putting together some tasty, healthy eating options at home for lunchtime? This segment highlights deli cuts that are certified by the American Heart Association and some recipes for women on the go.

Grapple Brand Flavored Apples

Our kids still aren’t eating enough fruit. Grapple Brand Flavored Apples combine the crunch of the delicious Washington apples with the sweet flavor of concord grapes resulting in an irresistibly healthy snack

Do you know who is on your money?

Kristy hits the streets to find out if people know what presidents are on our currency!

Cooking With Flair

Fresh Chef Jeremy Hanlon is back in the Balancing Act’s kitchen to show us how we can start on our goal of a new year and new you by cooking with flair with incorporating extra virgin Olive Oil.

How strawberries make it to your table/Well-pict Strawberries

In this segment we learn from an expert at Well-Pict Berries how strawberries, the latest super food, make it from the farm to your grocery store. We also learn some tasty meal tips using this naturally sweet treat.

Mothers Day Sweeps and Contest

Come on Mom’s-- how would you like to make a splash in a brand new spa, or makeup for all Mother’s Days to come with the ultimate Mother-Daughter Makeover! Double your chances by entering our 2nd Annual Mother-Daughter Makeover Contest which also includes a chance to appear on The Balancing Act Mother's Day Special.

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What's In Your Lunchbox?

In this segment Cheryl Dolven from Kelloggs stops by to educate Mom’s on the ABC’s of packing lunches their kids will enjoy by showcasing some great snack and lunch solutions from the folks at kelloggs.

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!

Childhood Obesity - Healthy Tips for Your Kids!

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that can improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system. They are most often found in yogurt, but now there is a simple way to incorporate probiotics into your daily routine. Nevella® with Probiotics is the first no-calorie sweetener to deliver this benefit. Stir it into your coffee or cereal instead of sugar, or use it in your favorite cookie recipe. In addition to cutting calories, you’ll enjoy all the health benefits of a diet rich in probiotics.

Healthy snacks for your child's backpack

Moms need a delicious, organic, truly nutritious and go-anywhere snack kids will enjoy. With them going back to school, it’s more important than ever for parents to have healthy alternatives available amid the rush of activities. In this segment, we’ll tell you all about one choice your kids will love.

A new child care solution

With our struggling economy, a lot of stay-at-home moms are choosing to go back to work. This tip gives advice on using an online agency to find a nanny or babysitter who gives parents peace of mind and their children the one-on-one attention they need.

Tips On Introducing Our Children To The Gift of Reading

Did you realize that the books children read today – can help mold them into the adults they’ll become tomorrow? So help them choose books that reflect their personal styles and interests…and spark their individuality. Encourage them to look beyond just the “bestsellers” … Non-fiction books can not only challenge young minds…but also supplement what they’re learning in the classroom. Above all… talk with your children about what they’re reading! The Children’s Book Council can help! Visit c-b-c-books-dot-org to find books that can inspire… entertain….educate … and empower!

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Revamp Your Hair Styling Regimen

Looking to revamp your hair style? Here on Beauty Spaces this is a favorite topic and a natural one for us to take on! Maybe you’ll go with a different color; become a blonde or go for a luxurious jet black. Well there’s a lot more to it than a bottle of dye, so we have gone to the experts to find out how you can get true salon quality right at home. Call it “Do It Yourself” hairstyling.

Beauty on a Budget, Bring the Nail Spa Experience Home

The beauty of nails: classic, sultry, demure. Beautiful nails make a statement, and stand as a reflection of you and how you feel about yourself. Unfortunately, until today, to get truly beautiful nails required a trip to the salon, and that takes time and money…something many of us are in short supply of. Beauty Spaces has some good news for you: what if we told you all the nails you have just seen could be done at home by…YOU, your very own French Manicure.

The Foundation of Fashion

Every woman wants to look beautiful, and a big part of that image is her bust line. Today’s woman leads a busy lifestyle, and she requires a bra that delivers comfort and style. Beauty Spaces has gone to one of the leading innovators in bras, Warnaco, to talk to their Vice President of Creative Design, to find out what is the right bra for you. Guess what we discovered…8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong bra size!

Innovations in Cosmetic Fillers

Eventually there comes a point when we look into the mirror and no longer look as young as we feel. As we age, those little wrinkles and lines tend to become more noticeable. There are many different non-surgical products and procedures to choose from when seeking treatments to reduce the signs of aging, including wrinkle fillers. This is a technology with some patient friendly improvements, and Beauty Spaces decided to find out the very latest in wrinkle fillers.

An Eco-Radiant You

Beauty Spaces is taking a hint from our sister show, Think Green, and getting eco friendly today. We are looking at a special type of makeup, called mineral makeup, which is made from one hundred percent natural minerals with no chemical fillers. We’re in for a makeup make over for a new eco-radiant you! We are joined by an expert from Purity Mineral Science, the maker of Purity Makeup, to introduce our guest and audience to the new world of eco-friendly mineral makeup.

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Simple Innovations for Kitchen & Bath

Designing Spaces discovered a revolutionary way to install tile on countertops and backsplashes. It’s called-- Simple Mat. Simple Mat was designed and is made by Custom Building Products, a leader and expert in tile installation products. Simple Mat provides an instant bond for the tile, and lasting strength for a beautiful and durable installation.

www.skiltools.com

There is such a feeling of accomplishment that comes with making something for the house, or doing a simple repair. It’s no longer a man’s world. Guys, move over, here comes the ladies with power tools. Now, many woman find that intimidating, but the truth is—don’t be intimidated by power tools.

Spring into Clean; Making Light of Cleaning

With ideas for spring cleaning on many minds this time of the year, it may be time to upgrade that old standby…your vacuum cleaner. There’s good reason you use your vacuum cleaner all year round, and it plays a major part in the day to day maintenance of a clean and healthy home. Well, Designing Spaces has set up some cleaning challenges right here in this home to demonstrate that the new generation of vacuum cleaners are not only up to the task, but make cleaning quicker and easier.

Creating a Luxurious Night's Sleep Makeover

Nothing’s changed….year after year….it reached the point where, your bedroom has become a bore. Wait a minute! Before you jump to conclusions, let’s make it clear that we are referring to a major part of the bedroom’s furnishings…the sheets, spreads, covers and pillow cases on your bed! As one of the most important rooms in your home, accessorizing your bedroom is an extension of your personal style, and time spent there is important to your health and well-being.

Navigating Through the Home Loan Maze

Designing Spaces knows it can be stressful at times when you start the process of buying a new home. To help relieve that stress as well as cover other home loan topics—the experts from Bank of America Home Loans® join the show.

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Flameless Accent Candles for Today's Lifestyle

The light of candles…there is something magical about it; the soft warm glow, the almost friendly flickering…perhaps it is something primal in humans to experiencing a feeling of warmth and comfort from the distinctive light provided by candles. When it comes to our homes, and their décor, candles make a statement, and set a tone or mood unlike any other accessory. Of course, we are aware that there is a downside to candles, mainly because of the open flame, which could present a danger. But what if you were told that all the candles you have just seen…are flameless.

Innovations in Compact Specialty Appliances

With all the time spent having fun, enjoying cold drinks and snacks, you would think the rec-room fridge would be enough to keep the traffic out of the kitchen. Designing Spaces has an answer for the way families live today. There is a need in the home for food storage and preparation away from the kitchen even when space is limited.

Designing Your Financial Future Series: Tools to Help You Manage Your Credit

If there’s one thing this economy has taught us, it’s the importance of sound financial planning. Now that the markets have calmed down, people are taking a more thoughtful approach to their finances. Today on Designing Spaces we are going to take a closer look at how we can better manage our finances. Bill and Nancy met in college, after several years of dating they got married and moved into their first home. The couple is now expecting their first child, and knows that despite the problems with the economy, they need to start planning for the future.

Girls Powered Up: Tools, Tips and Projects

There is such a feeling of accomplishment that comes with making something for the house, or doing a simple repair. It’s no longer a man’s world. Guys, move over, here comes the ladies with power tools. Now, many women find that intimidating, but the truth is…don’t be intimidated by power tools.

Christi Harris Precision Brow Planing System

Debuted in November of 2009 to rave reviews. DR marketing group Is responsible for all areas of campaign management for the Christi Harris team, From production through to fulfillment, media buying and reporting. Roll out of this project will commence in early February 2010.

Backyard Botanical Eden Garden by Backyard Leisure

DR marketing group successfully launched a multi-channel marketing campaign for Backyard Leisure, LLC and its patented Backyard Botanical™ Eden  Gardening System. The campaign launched with multiple television appearances, including segments on the educational television shows Designing Spaces and Kitchen Spaces, produced by O2 Media’s subsidiary Quorum Productions as well as the popular show The Balancing Act, which is produced by its subsidiary BrandStar Entertainment . A long-form infomercial and two short form spots are currently scheduled to re-test in time for the growing season in February of 2010

Wahl Clipper Corp

Wahl Clipper Corp has joined forces with Dr marketing group to launch a campaign for their Healthy Infusions line of personal care products. A new, more flexible ProStyler is being introduced which not only conditions as it straightens in half the time of the competition, but is versatile enough to create sassy waves and flips. Consumers will also have the ability to purchase Wahl�s Healthy Infusion System, which contains everything you need for that salon perfect style. Watch out for its debut in February 2010.