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10 Ways to Prevent Weekend Weight Gain
This weekend, however, I am going to attempt to exercise restraint. Partly because it's better for me, and partly because I don't want to have to buy new pants on Tuesday morning.
7 Common Weight Loss Myths ... Busted!
My favorite busted myth in this list: Fat is to be avoided. Of course, our Weight Loss expert wasn't talking about cheese when she discussed healthy fats.
Can You Cut Too Many Calories?
Believe it or not, I've done this before. My metabolism did not thank me later.
10 Ways to Foster a Child's Creativity
It was pretty clear to us that the problem was ours, and that we didn't want to turn it into Mom's. Otherwise, she was liable to cure our boredom with an exciting round of chores, and no one wanted that.
How to Make Homemade Slime
Her other favorite thing to say was: "Use your imagination." This occasioned much eye-rolling and complaining, at least until it became clear that she wasn't interested in our whining. Then we'd imagine, loudly, what it would be like to have a mom who wasn't so mean, while she stifled hysterical laughter in the next room.
How to Make Candy Monsters
Occasionally, my sister would be bored and I'd be otherwise occupied. Then she'd explain to Mom that she couldn't use her imagination, because she didn't have one. "Jen has all the imagination, and she won't play," she'd complain, as if I were hoarding marbles or crayons and wouldn't share.
What to Do With Stale Bread
However it got there, I want to use it up. It kills me to throw things away, even when they're growing penicillin cultures.
Day-Old Bread Recipes
Prior to the mold culture stage, there's a lot you can do with that leftover bread.
Readers Share Their Uses for Stale Bread
My vote, always, is for bread pudding. Just in general. I'd make bread pudding sandwiches if I could.
7 Steps to Get out of Debt
It's easy to get into debt, and not so easy to get out. For one thing, getting out requires effort and planning, while getting in is a natural talent for most of us.
