today's show - March 10, 2010
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Learn More About Health & Healthcare

This segment encourages women to use available education and tools online to better manage health and health care costs for themselves and their families


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Protecting your Investments to reach Retirement Goals

This segment talks about "Rebuilding Your Nest Egg with Less Risk" as a part of the My Money series. While equity options can be an effective tool for investors, education is key.


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Our host Kristy goes on location to meet the outstanding men and women of the South Florida Urban Search and Rescue Team. These courageous individuals have recently returned from responding to the devastating earthquake that stuck Haiti and are now planning to assist in Chile.


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Mothers Day Sweeps and Contest

Come on Mom’s-- how would you like to make a splash in a brand new spa, or makeup for all Mother’s Days to come with the ultimate Mother-Daughter Makeover! Double your chances by entering our 2nd Annual Mother-Daughter Makeover Contest which also includes a chance to appear on The Balancing Act Mother's Day Special.


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American Idol Finalist Helps Families & Children

Danny Gokey, third place finalist from last season’s American Idol, is teaming up with The Clorox Company and infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Harley Rotbart to launch I Don’t Want to Miss.., a video contest bound to get teens nationwide singing the praises of flu prevention. For each video submitted, a donation will be made to Sophia’s Heart Foundation, created in honor of Danny’s late wife Sophia. The foundation provides scholarships for deserving music students and helps children achieve academic success via musical training.
Visit the Clorox Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/Clorox) to learn more.



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Trends In The Work Place: Success Strategies For The Web Commuter

Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. revolutionizes the way people work with Web-based remote access, support and online meeting technologies. Every month, more than 15,000 new customers start using Citrix Online’s services to work from anywhere with anyone – using our remote-connectivity tools to save time, get more done and connect to others around the world.
GoToMyPC is an easy and secure remote-access service that enables you to conveniently access email, files, programs and network resources from home or the road. It’s perfect for:
• Teleworking: Work on your office computer from home, or anywhere with just an Internet connection. Working from home just one day a week could reduce your carbon footprint and time and money spent on commuting to your office.
• After-Hours Access: You no longer physically need to be at the office to be productive. Leave the office early and finish later from home when it’s convenient for you.
• Increased Flexibility: You may have an important project to work on but can’t miss your kid’s soccer game or evening commitment. Now you have the ability to work from anywhere which improves you more work/life balance and flexibility.
• Travel Anywhere: Traveling for work or leisure, you can access your work or home computer from anywhere in the world so you’re always connected to your critical information.


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How to get out of Personal Debt

Credit cards are easy to whip out, to pay for just about everything. But today – many people with personal hardships like unemployment, medical bills, and bad mortgages find themselves weighted down with a heavy debt load. It can be a frightening and stressful situation, but there are ways to dig out. In our four part series about debt management, Tim Wilkins of Freedomdebt.com walks us through the minefield of debt settlement, consolidation, and even bankruptcy. If you owe too much to credit card companies, you’ll feel relieved to find out there are reasonable and responsible ways to relieve debt, and rebuild your credit.


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Expert Advice On Buying/Selling Your Home

Now more than ever consumers are in need of informative answers to the questions they have about the real estate industry. They want to understand what is happening, have their concerns addressed about the current volatility in the market and how it affects them when buying or selling real estate. In this segment, the female President of EXIT Realty Corp. International discusses this issue and the benefits of using a real estate professional from EXIT to navigate the choppy waters, as well as the benefits of the company should women choose realty as a career.


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How to get out of Personal Debt

Credit cards are easy to whip out, to pay for just about everything. But today – many people with personal hardships like unemployment, medical bills, and bad mortgages find themselves weighted down with a heavy debt load. It can be a frightening and stressful situation, but there are ways to dig out. In our four part series about debt management, Tim Wilkins of Freedomdebt.com walks us through the minefield of debt settlement, consolidation, and even bankruptcy. If you owe too much to credit card companies, you’ll feel relieved to find out there are reasonable and responsible ways to relieve debt, and rebuild your credit.


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Get that dryer lint out!

In this segment we meet with Patrick Foley from Deflecto Corporation and learn about dryer fires and what you can do to protect your home and your family.

Round Table Discussion 1

This round table discussion with host, Beth Troutman and a panel of moms provides helpful tips for viewers. Today they talk about 3 things they carry with them on a daily basis to help balance their lives, while drinking a tasty cup of coffee.

If you’ve got kids, we’ve got the stain solution

Soil.. soil... toil and NO trouble-- with Biz stain fighter!

Fitness is a Family Affair

Our hosts enjoy learning how to get inspired by the way kids play and learn how to motivate kids into moving instead of just sitting.

A track & field champion shows us the true facts about arthritis

Track and Field Champion, Carl Brown, talks openly about his battle with rheumatoid arthritis and his decision to join forces with the Arthritis Foundation to help keep Americans in motion.

Mothers Day Sweeps and Contest

Come on Mom’s-- how would you like to make a splash in a brand new spa, or makeup for all Mother’s Days to come with the ultimate Mother-Daughter Makeover! Double your chances by entering our 2nd Annual Mother-Daughter Makeover Contest which also includes a chance to appear on The Balancing Act Mother's Day Special.

Tip 2 - Simple Solutions to Clean Out The Clutter

Being organized saves time & money. The average American spends 140 hours per year looking for lost objects. A fast-paced life requires quick accessibility, efficiency & order. Time gained can be used to do preferred activities. The cost of a storage system is very reasonable & is a lot more affordable than many redecorating projects. Plus – homeowners spend billions of dollars every year renting storage space! This tip gives you ideas on how to organize yours and your family’s office, pantry and hobby nook and de-clutter your life!

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A Woman of Power, Perseverance and Determination

The words I Can't are not an option for Tawana Williams. Born without arms, Tawana has a powerful and uplifting message for people of all walks of life. Her compelling story is one of triumph, perseverance, and determination. She has overcome many obstacles, and has never let her disability stop her.

How Today's Woman Embraces Aromatherapy

In this segment we meet with Jessica Longshore from The Village Company as we learn some everyday aromatherapy solutions for everyday use.

How Disney Movies Can Bring Your Family Together

This segment profiles a busy working mother of 3 who talks about joining the Disney Movie Club to get convenience, great selection and value for her entertainment dollar, and why she’d recommend it to any parent.

Put Stuff in its Place

By having product organized you can better focus on relaxing and enjoying your time in the shower. If you are in a hurry, being organized allows you to get in and get out...Style companioned with organization / function is our main goal as a company. Having something look good and at the same time actually work!!

Sweeps and Contest News

The Balancing Act Announces the Winner of the Celebration of Love Sweepstakes!

Kathleen Miller - Winner of our Celbration of Love Sweepstakes

The Balancing Act has “nothing but love” for sweepstakes winner Kathleen Miller, of Huntington, West Virginia. Kathleen submitted her entry in the Celebration of Love Sweepstakes, for the chance to win over 3-thousand dollars worth of fine china from Lenox, and diamond and gold jewelry from Piercing Pagaoda!

As the Sweepstakes winner, Kathleen will select eight- four piece place settings from the Lenox “Lifestyle” Fine China collection. Then we move from dishes-- to diamonds. Kathleen has also won more than two-thousand dollars in jewelry from Piercing Pagoda! She will receive nine different pieces of diamond and gold jewelry. Beautiful items ranging from diamond and gold rings— to pendants and earrings!

Congratulations once again to Kathleen! If you want a chance to win any of our contests, sweepstakes, or give-a-ways-- just check out The Balancing Act airing Monday – Friday on Lifetime Television. If you happen to miss the show, you can also watch the show right here.

Up Coming Sweepstakes

Keep on the lookout for The Balancing Act’s next sweepstakes—where you have the chance to win The Ultimate Mother’s Day Make-Over! February 22nd. Mark it on your calendar.

recent press releases

Bringing a Healthy Balance to your Diet!

Author: Denise Kraft

Release: 2010-03-05

The Balancing Act Welcomes the Glucerna® Brand to the Popular My Health Monday Series!

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Getting Balance-- the Natural Way!

Author: Denise Kraft

Release: 2010-03-05

The Balancing Act Welcomes BENEO-Palatinit Inc. to the Program!

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It’s All About Pets—and People…

Author: Denise Kraft

Release: 2010-03-05

The Balancing Act Welcomes Summit Vet Pharm, Advanced Herbaceuticals, and Automated Pet Care Products to the Program!

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MOTHERS DAY CONTEST AND SWEEPS!

Author: Denise Kraft

Release: 2010-03-01

The Balancing Act is celebrating Mothers Day in style, by giving you two chances to win in our ultimate Mother-Daughter Makeover contest, or in our SpaBerry Spa Sweepstakes!

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