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Exercise While Watching TV - May 21, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Exercise While Watching TV

Gently stretch while watching your favorite show, do push-ups, sit-ups or lift light weights during the commercial breaks—you'll be amazed at how many repetitions you

Exercise as a Lifestyle Choice - May 20 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Exercise as a Lifestyle Choice

If you're not ready to commit to a structured exercise program, think about physical activity as a lifestyle choice rather than a single task

Turn Off Unneeded Lights - May 17, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Turn Off Unneeded Lights

Your dear old Dad wasn't just being stingy, he was trying to teach you to save energy and money, back when

Perfect-Looking Skin - May 16, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Perfect-Looking Skin

Using a concealer brush, apply cover-up to any pimples, making short, quick motions, like you're spackling. Why a brush? The tapered bristles can get into

Plant Crops in Wide Beds - May 15, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Plant Crops in Wide Beds

Crops are anything planted for harvesting: vegetables, cutting flowers, shrubs on hold to be transplanted... keeping these grouped as tightly as possible

Add a Little Exercise Here and There - May 14, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Add a Little Exercise Here and There

Look for ways to walk or cycle more. For example, bike or walk to an appointment rather than drive, banish all elevators

Get Moving! - May 13, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Get Moving!

Even if you don’t have a 15 or 30 minute window to dedicate to yoga or a bike ride, that doesn’t mean you can’t add physical activity

Boost Your Fridge's Efficiency - May 10, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Boost Your Fridge's Efficiency

FILL IT UP! Keeping your refrigerator full, but not to the point of overstuffing, will allow it to run at max capacity. To help retain

Plush Lips - May 9, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Plush Lips

Grab a colorless lip balm with shimmer, and apply it to the skin just above your cupid's bow — the area below your nose and

Use Compost - May 8, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Use Compost

Spread it around plants to ward off disease; put a bit in your potting mix to add slow-release micronutrients; top-dress beds with it to improve soil structure no

DIY Bird Feeder - May 7, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

DIY Bird Feed

Hot Weed Killer - May 6, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Hot Weed Killer

Kill the weeds that pop up between pavers by poring boiling hot water on them.

Cruise Control - May 3, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Cruise Control

Worried about sky high gas prices? Did you know that by keeping your car at a steady speed, cruise control helps save gas. It can also help

Bigger Eyes - May 2, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Bigger Eyes

First, reach for liner. Skip black — like an LBD, it narrows your shape — and use a colored one to define your top lash

Make Compost - May 1, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Make Compost

Short version: Mother Nature never throws anything away.

Longer version: Composting is the rare silk purse from sow's ear, something for nothing, win-win. You start out

Bathroom Safety Checklist - April 30, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Bathroom Safety Checklist

Is the thermostat on the hot water heater set below 120° F (49° C)?
Are razor blades, nail scissors, and other sharp tools stored

Allergen Free Bedding - April 29, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Allergen Free Bedding

Wash bedding weekly in hot water.

Furniture Safety Checklist - April 26, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Furniture Safety Checklist

Are bookshelves and other furniture secured with wall brackets so they can't be tipped over?
Is there protective padding on any corners of coffee

Doors & Windows Safety Checklist - April 25, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Doors & Windows Safety Checklist

Have you installed a finger pinch guard on doors?
Have you removed the rubber tips from all door stops or installed one-piece

Mask up for Mowing - April 24, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Mask Up for Mowing

When mowing lawn or gardening, wear a filter mask to help with pollen allergies.

Emergency Numbers - April 23, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Keep the following near the phone (for yourself and caregivers):

1. poison-control number: 1-800-222-1222
2. doctor's number
3. parents' work and cell phone numbers
4. neighbor's or nearby relative's number (if

Reduce Pollen In Your Home - April 22, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Reduce Pollen In Your Home

Shut windows in your house on days pollen counts are high. Avoid using windows or fans that may draw pollen

Think About Safety Issues - April 19, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Think About Safety Issues

Have you removed any potentially poisonous houseplants?
Have you instituted a no-smoking rule in your home to protect kids from environmental tobacco smoke?
Have

Outdoor Safety Checklist - April 18, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Outdoors/Backyard/Pool Safety Checklist

Are all walkways and outdoor stairways well lit?
Are all walkways clear of toys, objects, or anything blocking a clear path?
Are all sidewalks and

Car Care for Allergies - April 17, 2013 - Daily Family Friendly Tips

Jenny Wanderscheid — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000