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When I was a little girl growing up in a large city, I remember that one of the first things my mother taught me was not to talk to strangers. She would drum that into my head every time we went out -- probably excessively and to the point where I was petrified of people I didn't know. Of course, I was (and continue to be) painfully shy! But nonetheless, that advice is even more important... read more »

You're out of a job. What do I do with my old business cards? So what do you do when you've lost your job and your old business cards are no longer valid? Well, the first thing you can do without any guilt is to put them into your recycling bin. Keep a few for nostalgia reasons, but they're of no use to anyone anymore. Pitch them out! Now what do I do? The second thing you ... read more »

Do you have a tattoo or any other type of body art or body piercing? Are you looking for a job? Do you think the two go together? Depending on the type of organization you'd like to work for, you might want to heed some advice when it comes to minimizing your tattoos, piercings, unconventional hairstyles or other body art. They say you never get a second chance to make a good first imp... read more »

Chili peppers can add a lot of flavor to Mexican, Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes. They can also add a lot of heat and spiciness, with levels that range from subtle to suicidal. Although shoppers can easily purchase fresh chili peppers at many grocery stores there are even more varieties available in the spice section, where dried and dehydrated chili peppers come in various types, sizes colors... read more »

Let's make it perfectly clear that you don't have to be retired or even remotely close to retired to become a member of AARP, the American Association of Retired Persons. As the world's largest membership organization that also boasts having the world's largest circulation magazine (AARP, The Magazine), AARP is primarily known as a lobbying group that represents the needs of ... read more »

Although the threat of swine flu may be very real for some individuals, protecting yourself from the H1N1 virus may be as simple as eating the right foods and doing moderate exercise. Researchers across the globe are offering advice on what foods to eat to help build up your immune system, which is the best way to ward off swine flu and other illnesses. So what foods should you be eating? Her... read more »

Bento boxes are used in Japan to pack creative and nutritious lunches and the custom is starting to become popular in the United States with American mothers who are making lunches for their children to take to school. A bento box is nothing more than a small container that has several smaller containers or compartments hidden inside. A lunch made for a bento box (according to Japanese traditio... read more »

There are many recipes which call for the addition of some sort of fat in order for it to taste good and turn out well. Some call for butter, some for margarine and some for oil. Can you substitute one fat for another? How can you tell? Is Butter Better? In terms of taste, butter wins hands down. Many recipes call for butter, and there is no doubt that substituting anything else will no... read more »

Do you know what your teenagers are drinking? I'm not referring to something alcoholic, although you should be concerned and take action if your underage kids are consuming beer, wine or liquor. What I'm referring to are the wildly popular energy drinks that have become as commonplace at home, at schools and at after-school sporting and social events as diet soda. Kids are drinking t... read more »

I'm not proud. I shop the dollar stores on a regular basis. You can get some incredible deals at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, the Dollar Store and all the other bargain and close-out stores that populate the shopping landscape. They've become more popular and more crowded as the economy continues to decline and now, even the folks from the fancier neighborhoods are wandering out to d... read more »