Lose weight with mind over platter: Mental appetite suppressants to curb hunger
The world is reeling under a burden of obesity. More people are fat than ever before and getting collectively more obese. Mid-life is a prime time for weight gain and unfortunately, it's also the worst time to start a weight loss program. A more sedentary life coupled with increased comfort eating keep two-thirds of adults overweight and one third obese. But you can lose weight if you want to (this author lost 100 pounds, 10 BMI points and 9 sizes at age 48). It's a matter of mind over platter. The hardest part of diet is coping with constant hunger pangs. Here are mental appetite suppressants to psych yourself full, curb hunger and control eating. Lose weight with mind over platter: Mental appetite suppressants to curb hunger | Examiner.com
Sweetest Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached
Oct. 17 is Sweetest Day. Celebrating romantic love is all woohoo and rainbow sprinkles if you're in a happy relationship, but it can be boohoo and bitter almonds if you're not. So maybe think Sweetest Day, meh: just another excuse for stores to push schmaltzy products, like on Valentine's Day. But even the most hardcore bachelors and bachelorettes might feel a bit verklempt on romantic holidays. But you shouldn't. Here's what Sweetest Day for singles could look like. Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached is about taking care of yourself.Sweetest Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached | Examiner.com
Devo's Jerry Casale sorry for tacky 9/11 themed wedding: Oops, but not their bad | Examiner.com
What's that about minding your metaphors? That's what a celeb couple married on September 11 learned. Devo's Jerry Casale, who is sorry for his tacky 9/11 themed wedding, reported Billboard on September 15. However, Casale says oops, but it's not their bad. Gerald Vincent "Jerry" Casale, 67, married Krista Napp, 27 on the anniversary of the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. But the newlyweds meant no disrespect with 9/11 box cutter party favors and Twin Towers wedding cake. The World Trade Center decorations were the bizarre brainchild of a friend and as much an unpleasant surprise to them as it was to everyone who was offended. Devo's Jerry Casale sorry for tacky 9/11 themed wedding: Oops, but not their bad | Examiner.com
100-year-old couple Walter and Leslie Kimmel celebrate 75th wedding anniversary
Here's a nice story for August, Romance Awareness Month. A 100-year-old couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in a Catonsville, Maryland retirement community, reported the Associated Press on August 18. Walter and Leslie Kimmel were married on August 18, 1940. They met at church when they were both 22. She was an organist and he sang in the choir. The couple had two children, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The centenarians live in Charlestown Retirement Community. Walter Kimmel worked at Baltimore Gas & Electric and Leslie was a secretary. 100-year-old couple Walter and Leslie Kimmel celebrate 75th wedding anniversary - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Lose weight for the wedding Summer fat burning food swaps from A-Z: Eat through the alphabet to thin
Looking for healthy summer weight loss tips? Summer is a great time to trim fat. Eating lighter vegetable-based meals helped me lose 100 pounds gained after losing two stillborn babies and taking the antidepressant Paxil. I trimmed 11 BMI points and 9 clothing sizes--not with invasive steps like surgery. I cut calories, controlled portions and made healthier food swaps like those in Men's Health "Eat This, Not That." I follow weight loss gurus like Dr. Oz and amend my diet as I learn more. Sometimes, advice is contradictory. So I experiment. If it works, I keep doing it. Here's how I lost 100 pounds with fat-burning food swaps from A-Z. Eat through the alphabet to thin with bulge-busting food switches.Summer fat burning food swaps from A-Z: Eat through the alphabet to thin
Repurpose Wedding reception decorations as bridal gifts, wedding presents, shower prizes
One way to save money on weddings and bridal showers is repurpose, Make wedding reception decorations double as wedding presents and bridal party thank-you gifts. Make bridal shower decorations and favors multitask as shower prizes and bride gifts. Here are cheap, multi-use wedding reception decorations and bridal shower favors that serve as bridal party gifts, wedding gifts and shower game prizes.Wedding reception decorations bridal gifts, wedding presents, shower prizes - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Free printable bridal shower games, bachelorette games to print
Bridal showers are a blast to throw, but expensive to host. .Why not save money with free printable wedding shower games? Print bride and groom quizzes, bingo, trivia, memory, puzzles, advice and word games. Hosting a bachelorette party for the bride? We've got you covered with free printable party games, too.Free printable bridal shower games, bachelorette games to print
Free Printable Wedding Cards and Bridal Shower Invitations
If you're like me, you get invited to a lot of celebrations. There are secular ones--graduation, retirement, birthdays--and religious ones--holidays, first communion, baptism, weddings. I love giving gifts, but costs add up. So I use free printable greeting cards to save money. I wrote this article about free printable first communion cards, but the websites offer gobs of free printable wedding cards and invitations, bridal shower invitations, too! Free Printable First Holy Communion Cards and Invitations
Kitchen Utensils Wedding Presents and Bridal Shower Gifts Under $10
Good food depends on quality cooking utensils. Here is a list of must-have kitchen tools. Give these gifts to your favorite chef this holiday season. These kitchen utensils make ideal wedding gifts and bridal shower gifts. Each is priced at $3-$10 and easy on the budget.bamboo cooking utensils: Bamboo, unlike wood, is a quickly-renewable and great cooking. Use in place of wooden spoons; bamboo resists stains and food contamination.
silicone or rubber scraper: Scrapers made of plastic are useless. To cleanly scrape, the paddle must be made of silicone or rubber. Choose sets with several sizes, including a small, narrow scraper for getting inside containers with small openings.
palm chopper: Sharp crescent cutting blade works great for fine chopping nuts, vegetables, onions, tomatoes. Sheath keeps blade sharp and prevent cuts.
silicone/wire whisk: Whisks make excellent kitchen tools for mixing. Silicone whisks are easier to clean and don't rust. Wire whisks do a better job of thoroughly mixing.
cook's knife with honing case: These knives are sharpened by squeezing the sheath or cover and pulling the knife through. Available from The Pampered Chef in three sizes: paring, utility and chef's knife.
IKEA utility "slitbar"--Swedish for "knife"-- IKEA's products organized by Swedish name--mine's stayed sharp for four years!
Chop and scoop cutting board I have two sizes of these remarkable cutting boards. For the cook who likes portable cutting boards, they are ideal. Edges are curved up to prevent spills. The cutting board has a silicone handle and a narrowed edge for pouring chopped foods into cooking pan. To clean and sanitize this nylon cutting board, soak it in bleach water.
Extra large stainless steel mixing bowl: Extra wide is good too--diameter of 18- 24 inches. Extra diameter provides plenty of work space. Dollar General sells a basic large stainless steel mixing bowl for $5.
For more on food and food preparation, visit my blog at www.greatfood4u.blogspot.com.
Free Printable Wedding Planners, Online Organizers, Shopping Checklists, Expense Sheets - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com
My husband and I paid for our own wedding ourselves with no help from family. We paid wedding expenses, including the honeymoon, beforehand and incurred no debt. The total cost for wedding plus reception was less than $1,800. Granted this was in 1987, but we could do it again now. We kept costs down, did many things ourselves, including wedding planning. Brides and grooms, if you're having a budget wedding, 1) well done! and 2) use these free printable wedding planners. Print organizers, gift registry trackers, shopping checklists, guides, schedules, calendars, budget tools and expense sheets to manage your big day. Free Printable Wedding Planners, Online Organizers, Checklists, Expense Sheets
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