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Our Readers Digest/AOL holiday survey found that 74% of Americans plan on spending less than last year and 51% are going to hit the discounters for deals. So I decided to find out if the outlet malls are the places to shop. Retail analysts say 75%

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1. Half- and-Half -- It's Not Just for Your Coffee Recipe calls for: Heavy CreamSubstitute with: Half-and-Half Love creamy soups but hate the calories that come with them? Me too. Instead of using heavy cream for your soups and sauces, try using half-and-half.

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Nix the word "diet" - the goal here is simply to enjoy in moderation! 1. Don't "save room" Excited for the big meal? Can't wait for your favorite foods? Going to skip breakfast and lunch so you have room for all the goodies? Forget it! Making conscious

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Janice Lieberman
November 17, 2009, 08:37 AM 7 Top Baby Proofing Gadgets By Janice Lieberman
We all try to be careful parents and grandparents and make our homes safe for little ones. But accidents do occur and sometimes they can be fatal. Here’s a list of some practical gadgets that are not pricey but are a necessity. And even if you

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Lisa Schneider
November 16, 2009, 04:35 PM 3 Other Things To Do On Thanksgiving By Lisa Schneider
Whether you can carve out extra time on this busy day or just couldn't make it home for the holidays and are actually looking for something to do, here are 3 great Thanksgiving day activities that don't involve the meal or the game. 1. Volunteer One

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I recently invited Allison Rhodes aka “The Safety Mom” to my friend’s home to do a mom-safety evaluation. I reported on her findings on the “Today” show and want to share them will parents everywhere. 1000 children under

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While most the U.S. is not vegetarian (including myself) they may still be interested in knowing the unusual places that animals can show up. 1. Candy Most people know that gelatin is made from animal byproducts. It is commonly made by boiling the

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You may wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of the stores before Black Friday. I did. So I asked Freeman Hall author of “ Retail Hell - How I Sold My Soul to the Store, Confessions of a Tortured Sales Associate “(Adams Media; $22.95)

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The Lineup is our blog of lists that cover topics like health, money, career and books. Written by Reader's Digest editors and guest experts, The Lineup will give you great advice you can use in your daily life.


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