Military Wife Magazine on NBC
- Making a Positive Difference
- August 2, 2011
Being separated for long periods of time is a reality all too common for military families. As the wife of a military pilot, Babette Maxwell knows these feelings of loneliness and wanted to do something to help military families cope with the enormous stress the war in Afghanistan has placed on them. Though she has
READ MOREThe Santoros figured it out — doing something they love and making a living at the same time
- Environmental Well-Being
- August 1, 2011
This Connecticut couple reinvented their work life based on what they like to do, and now they are growing and selling healthy, environmentally-friendly products right from their backyard, which has become a family farm. The New Haven Register, 7/31/2011
READ MOREPerson of the Week: Dear Photograph Blog Fuses Past and Present
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- August 1, 2011
The blog dearphotograph.com, launched in May, is helping people transform memories into powerful new statements. Taylor Jones, the blogger, had the idea to go back in time a la "Back to the Future" to the scene of a photo from years ago. The idea was to revisit the scene of an old photograph by 1)
READ MORESheryl Crow donates her Mercedes to help Joplin
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- August 1, 2011
Despite her love for her vintage Mercedes, Singer Sheryl Crow will be auctioning off her designer vehicle to benefit victims of the Joplin, MO tornado. She hopes to raise over 100,000 for the Joplin Schools Recovery Fund. Ecorazzi, 7/27/2011
READ MORENegotiating With A Pre-Schooler: Yay Or Nay?
- Home & Family
- August 1, 2011
Working moms must learn the art of negotiation when dealing with the morning rush to work, sending a kid off to camp, and making breakfast. But should we carefully pick our battles? Parenting Magazine, 7/27/2011
READ MOREFinding strength by building camp
- Making a Positive Difference
- August 1, 2011
Eric Lentz, who was given 12-15 months to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon-cancer, can be found spending his remaining weekends clearing out mulch and building nature paths in the Wisconsin forests, a project he has wanted to complete his whole life, building a camp oasis where troubled and at-risk teens can find
READ MOREA Warming Job Picture for This Year’s College Grads — But Competition Heats Up, Too
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- August 1, 2011
Although the job market is slowing opening up for new college graduates, young professionals must strategically plan for the future, make meaningful connections, and gain relevant experience to a land a position in their field of study. University of Vermont, 7/25/2011
READ MOREExercise Has Numerous Beneficial Effects on Brain Health and Cognition, Review Suggests
- Health & Healing
- August 1, 2011
According to researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, exercise provides a plethora of positive effects on the mind. Aerobics and strength training not only increase physical wellbeing, but help maintain brain and cognitive health throughout life. Newswise/ America Physiological Society, 7/25/2011
READ MORE9-year-old raises more than $100K for charity
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 27, 2011
When Rachel Beckwith turned nine in June, she didn’t ask for barbies or clothes. Instead, she wanted her friends and family to donate to charity:water, a decision she made after learning that millions of people don’t live to see their fifth birthday because they don’t have access to clean and safe water. This weekend, Rachel
READ MORE‘Entourage’ star surprises with slim look
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- July 22, 2011
Want to shed some excess pounds? No celebrity trainers or expensive diets required! 31-year-old Entourage star Jay Ferrarra lost about 55 pounds the old fashion way. In 2009, he switched to a healthy diet—trading in burgers and fries for organic vegetables and tofu—and started hiking throughout California. Mother Nature Network, 7/20/2011
READ MOREMagic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- July 20, 2011
Lifetime's biopic on J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, premiered earlier this week. We think this film is Good for You entertainment worth watching, and this is why: Rowling went through a great deal in her life–an abusive husband whom she left and divorced, a period of time when she was on welfare
READ MORELike kids, elderly need to get outdoors
- Lifestyle & Relationships
- July 20, 2011
A breath of fresh air or a brisk walk helps the elderly, often cooped up in nursing homes, fight off what some are calling “nature deficit disorder” and is deeply rooted in quality of life issues. Being outdoors helps people feel alive, happier, and even younger, experts say. Though the older generations may need some
READ MORE7 green ways to save money in the laundry
- Environmental Well-Being
- July 20, 2011
Doing laundry doesn’t just require your time and energy, but it comes with some serious costs to the environment. From letting your clothes air-dry to making your own detergent, the Environmental Protection Agency offers some green tips that will cut down on electricity and water, and save you a little green too. MSNBC, 7/20/2011
READ MOREHow to save when surprised by twins
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- July 20, 2011
Twins are one the best surprises life can throw your way. But this unexpected joy can chuck more expenses down your alley as well. A panel of experts, led by TODAY’s financial editor Jean Chatzky, answers viewers’ questions about the best way to update savings accounts for an unexpected baby, whether it's just one or
READ MOREFirst lady teams up with grocers nationwide
- Making a Positive Difference
- July 20, 2011
Spurred by first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to bring healthy food options to every table in America, major grocer retailers including WalMart, Walgreens, and SuperValu, have vowed to create more stores in low-income communities that currently lack affordable and nutritious food. The move, which is being announced today, will help these communities in two ways—making
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