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What Every Woman Needs To Know About Tire Safety

Guest: Discount Tire Company

Synopsis: Keeping the correct air pressure in your tires is as important as giving your engine a tune-up. In fact, the economic benefits may be even greater. With the right amount of air pressure, your tires wear longer, save fuel, enhance handling, and prevent accidents. Learn what every woman should know about tire safety.




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Healthy, Tasty & Budget Friendly Meal Solutions

Guest: Gourmet Express LLC

Never enough time to make a delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy? With Gourmet Dining skillet meals it’s “freezer to fork in minutes.” Good Housekeeping magazine recently placed 3 Gourmet Dining skillet meals in the top 100 convenience meals: healthy, tasty and kid-friendly

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The Importance of Art in Schools and in Life

Guest: Arts Attack Publications

Parents & educators alike need to understand and appreciate the importance of keeping the arts vital in the educational process, especially in the formulative elementary years. Only then can we realize the goal of developing creative kids who will be able to meeting the many complex challenges of the 21st century. This segment talks about this and provides a solution for teachers and homeschoolers.

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The Customer Service Seal of Approval

Guest: Women Certified

In this segment, we talk with the leading consumer advocate for women about how women can get the great customer service they really want. We’ll introduce you to the “Women Certified® Seal of Approval” which tells us what companies offer the best, women-friendly service.

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Keeping Your 4 -legged Family Members Flea Free

Guest: Lilly Companion Animal Health

In this segment, the war on fleas rages on with new weapons now available for dogs in the forms that can replace those messy topical flea treatments previously used. Learn how to avoid fleas and the latest developments in flea control from veterinary dermatologist Dr. Craig Griffin.

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Get Your Pet To The Vet - Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthier, Longer

Guest: Teva Animal Health, Inc.

Now more than ever in these tough economic times, pet owners are looking for cost-effective alternatives to keep their pets comfortable & healthy. This segment brings awareness to the fact that 1 out of every 5 dogs suffers from osteoarthritis and educates viewers about the signs, which may be subtle and vary greatly from dog to dog and that recognizing these signs can help maintain your pet's quality of life. Viewers are made aware of new, natural "nutraceuticals" available through their veterinarian, and that keeping your pet healthy is a partnership between you and your vet, because those are the 2 people who have your dog's best interest at heart.

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Toys Are A Necessity

Guest: Lilly Companion Animal Health

Some pets will play with almost anything, so make sure they have safe toys. Ironically, some of the things that are most attractive to dogs are often the very things that are the most dangerous. So dog-proof your home by keeping string, ribbon, rubber bands, children’s toys, pantyhose, and anything else that could be ingested out of your dog’s reach.

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Consider A Career In Caregiving

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

If you’re considering a career helping people, why not work for a home health care agency? Besides nurses, there are Home health aides who provide health-related services, Homemakers who provide mainly housekeeping support, and Companions who might visit, read stories and help write letters. Choose the track that’s right for you!

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Cinco De Mayo Celebrations - A Taste Of Mexico

Guest: La Tortilla Loca

Kathy Petersen, our resident “pursuer” of innovative ideas, features another one of her incredible discoveries that makes serving and keeping tortillas hot & fresh simple and easy using a microwave and the La Tortilla Loca tortilla warmer.

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Veterinary Visits Are A Great Investment

Guest: Lilly Companion Animal Health

Part of being a responsible pet owner is taking them to the vet for immunizations and wellness exams. Keep in regular contact with your vet for advice on questions and issues regarding your pet’s health. By being proactive in keeping your pet healthy, you’ll avoid costly and potentially traumatic medical visits later.

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Keeping Your Children Safe On The Internet

Guest: Internet Keepsafe Coalition

You don’t have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online. iKeepSafe has created resources for each age group to help your family have a safe, healthy and enjoyable experience using connected technologies.


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Get Plenty Of Sleep

Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping well can lessen pain and help you cope better with your osteoarthritis. Tips to help improve your sleep include: Getting enough exercise early in the day, avoiding caffeine or alcohol at night, keeping your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool, and taking a warm bath at bedtime.


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Understanding Your Pets Arthritis Pain

Guest: Boehringer Ingelheim

Pets have been shown to provide many positive emotional effects on their owners, in some cases even having measurable physical effects such as lowered blood pressure. Women’s interactions with their dogs can provide great joy and an enriched lifestyle, therefore keeping dogs pain-free & active will undoubtedly be a priority for busy animal lovers. This segment helps educate pet owners about canine osteoarthritis so they can better understand their dog’s condition. It will also help them identify the early signs of pain & encourage them to bring their dog’s condition to the attention of their veterinarian. The benefits of Metacam, a flexible dosage, oral suspension, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is discussed by a veterinarian as a form of treatment for canine osteoarthritis.


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Jane Seymour - Aging Beautifully

Guest: Schiff Nutrition International

Timeless movie and TV star, Jane Seymour at age 57 is one of more than 66 million Americans who suffer from aches and soreness in their joints. She manages her discomfort and is able to do the things she loves such as dancing. In this segment, Jane speaks out to inspire others to make their move with freedom and do what they love such as dancing, golf, playing tennis, gardening and traveling. Interview sponsored by Schiff Nutrition Intl.

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Companionship Perks For Your Parent

Guest: Homewatch International, Inc.

It is important for your parent to have contact with more people than just you or your family. Many homecare agencies offer companionship care. Sharing life experience and keeping company is a great way for your parent to stay connected. Having an in-home caregiver can also help battle loneliness and the feeling of burdening you as the main caregiver

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Empowering Women With Automotive Intelligence Featuring The Skwani Tire Pressure Tool

Guest: Tire2Tire

Checking your tire’s pressure and keeping them in balance can help save lives and gasoline. Government surveys show that 36% of all cars have at least one tire that is 20% under inflated. In this segment find out how you can take charge of your family’s safety on the road…


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Protecting Your Home And Family

Guest: ADT Home Security

ADT gives us some tips on keeping our homes safe and discusses the benefits and importance of having a home security system.


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Do You Know When Your Parent Needs Assistance At Home?

Guest: Homewatch International, Inc.

DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR

PARENT NEEDS ASSISTANCE AT HOME?

CHECK FOR MOBILITY ISSUES

GETTING AROUND AND HOUSEKEEPING

ISSUES, LIKE CLEANLINESS AND

SAFETY HAZARDS.

BEING AWARE OF THESE SMALL SIGNS AS THEY

CAN ALERT YOU TO A SITUATION IN

WHICH YOUR PARENT MAY NEED MORE

HELP FROM EITHER YOU OR AN

AT-HOME CAREGIVER.

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Car Sponge 4 - Car Care Tips

Guest: Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc.

Hi, I’m Kim Alexis. For many of us, keeping our vehicle in top condition can be difficult. Well, here’s a tip: keep track of your yearly car tune ups and repairs. Schedule out your car maintenance and stick to a plan. By doing so you’ll save time and money.

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Back To School Not Just For Kids -- Dogs, Too!

Guest: Drool School DVD

Now that our kids are back in school, families nationwide are getting back to their regular routines. However - keeping the family together should include the four-legged family members, too…our dogs. During the summer, dogs are accustomed to a lot of outdoor activities & a lot of people around. But when school starts up for the Fall, dogs have less to entertain themselves with and are often crated. Amy Robinson, Certified Dog Trainer & Creator of the “Drool School” DVD gives us some helpful “back to school dog training tips” with her dog, Maggie.


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