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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Logan: 8 of 18
Sure you can pull out that baby name book and look it up, but I am about to tell you what I personally know about the name Logan. The name Logan, pronounced LO-gan, is of Scottish-Gaelic origin, meaning "little hollow" or "small cove." Logan is one of many unisex names you will find, being used widely for both male and femal... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss What's the fastest way to lose weight?: 18 of 39
Is there a fast way to lose weight? I hate to bum you out but no. Remember, it took time to put on those extra pounds, so naturally its going to take time and a little effort to come off. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you are going to have to change your lifestyle and eating habits. ( Also learn to be patient-t... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology The role of money in a relationship: 5 of 10
Money plays a very important role in a relationship, especially when you are married.(You can say it doesn't but are you telling the truth?) I can relate to this topic because my marriage has been effected when my husbands overtime at work got cut. We were so used to having lots of extra money to do whatever we wanted to wit... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Amazing desserts: 75 of 147
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Below is a recipe that was given to me by my mom and I wanted to share it with you. I pull it out every Christmas and find it very easy and tasteful! I hope you will try it out and enjoy it yourself. 1 c Peanut Butter 1 c Sugar 1 Egg Mix together the peanut butter, sugar and egg. Drop by the teaspo... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Sauces, spreads and dips: 20 of 32
Fruit Dip Put your favorite fruit on a toothpick and dip it with the wonderful fruit dip listed below. 1 (3.4 oz) pkg of instand vanilla pudding 1 (8 oz) container of frozen whipped topping - thawed 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1 c confectioners sugar 1 c milk In a medium bowl, mix together pudding, whipped topping, c... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Recipes for safe household cleaning products: 14 of 22
Go green, not only for the environment, but for your wallet as well. Too many cleansers have harsh chemicals in them and the cost of these products alone can be outrageous. This is not good for our earth, and can be horrible for your allergies/asthma. As a mother of two children (both whom suffer from allergies) I have learn... More..
Personal Finance > Insurance (Other) Should insurance companies be required to inform customers their premium is affected by their credit score?: 2 of 3
I currently work for an insurance company. I will not be saying which one at the present. However, when we rate a new client (for auto or homeowners) the price we quote is based on a number of things, not just a persons credit score. We have to take into count their driving record, vehicle info, other household drivers, age ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Best baby gifts for new mothers: 60 of 89
I know we have been to, hosted or been honoree of a baby shower at least once in our lifetime. Do we really give useful gift to the proud new mother or bothersome gifts that more than likely will be returned. We are going to take a moment and discuss baby shower gift options pros and possibly cons. Let start off with Formula... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication How to save money on prescription medications: 7 of 10
It seems that these days just about everyone is trying to find ways and cut corners to save money. In the end, the cost of prescription medication can be pretty steep. Especially, if you are taking more that one medication. In this article we are going to discuss a few tips that will hopefully help you save some money on you... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How diet can change your life: 6 of 8
Believe it or not but dieting has a ton of benefits. First of all, you are introducing a healthy way of eating into your life. There are many diets out there which all of them may not be suitable for you. Where carb diets, such as Atkins and South Beach, may be right for you, just simply watching calorie intake may be right ... More..