Warehouse Club Shopping During the Holidays

Guest: Sam's Club

The Holidays are getting closer and that means it’s time to get a leg up on our holiday shopping. We have gifts to buy.. party’s to attend.. events to plan. We head out to Sam's Club to share some holiday shopping tips.

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Guilt Free Dining

Guest: Smarty Had A Party

Feeling guilty because you don’t want to use Mom’s fine china for your next dinner?

Remember, events are about sharing time WITH family and friends; not spending time in the kitchen doing dishes.

For easy clean-up and time savings try using disposable dishes. You can still decorate a wonderful table… and when diner is done clean-up is a breeze; allowing you to spend your time on what REALLY matters.


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Low-Cal Holiday Meals

Guest: Heartland Sweeteners

Chef Ozzie shows us how to cut calories and slash the sugar content in some popular holiday foods.

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Creating A Family Culture of Healthy Eating

Guest: Kitchen Basics, Inc.

This segment explores the many health and culinary advantages of using flavorful, non-fat, all-natural cooking stock in your meals with renowned author and TV chef, Nick Stellino.



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An Innovative Way to Craft Premium Wine at Home

Guest: Global Vintners

In this segment, Michael Hind of Artful Winemaker helps us discover our own inner winemaker. With an innovative personal winemaking system, it is simple and fun to craft five of the most popular wines at home.

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Recommendations for Flu Vaccination

Guest: Novartis

In this segment we meet with a panel of experts: Dr. Gaby Cora, Pharmacist Susan Gordon, and Jennifer Lastinger from Families Fighting Flu as they discuss the seasonal and H1/N1 flu situation just in time for the approaching flu season.

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Creating Recipes For Family Traditions

Guest: Bridgford Foods

Bridgford frozen dough makes holiday baking easy, from traditional rolls, to monkey breads, cinnamon rolls to party pizzas. Fill your home with warm, delicious aromas this season that will bring the whole family to the table.

Pepperoni Monkey Bread

1 package Bridgford Parkerhouse Rolls or 1.5 loaves BFBD divided into 48 equal pieces
2 oz sliced Bridgford Pepperoni (about 28 thin slices)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ cup butter, melted


Let dough thaw. If using Bridgford Roll Dough, divide each roll piece in half; set aside. Lightly grease a 12 cup bundt cake pan; set aside. In a medium size bowl, combine Parmesan, oregano, and garlic. With kitchen shears, cut the pepperoni slices into smaller pieces and mix into cheese mixture; set aside. Dip each dough piece in butter and then coat in pepperoni/cheese mixture. Place coated balls of dough evenly in pan. Let the dough rise until double in size. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on top. Remove from oven and invert out of pan upside down on a large plate. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.

Bridgford Cinnamon Rolls

1 loaf Bridgford Frozen Bread Dough, thawed
¼ cup melted butter or margarine
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup raisins (optional)
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)


Lightly grease a 12 cavity muffin pan or two 8 inch pie or cake pans. Set aside. Roll thawed loaf on a lightly floured surface to an 8 x 12 inch rectangle. Brush dough with half of the butter. Mix cinnamon with sugar and spread over butter. Roll dough up starting from the 12-inch side. Seal seams. Divide log of cinnamon dough into 12 equal size pieces. Place one piece into each muffin tin or divide and place 6 in each prepared pie or cake pan. Brush dough with melted butter. Let rise until double in size. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until a light golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with additional butter. If desired drizzle with vanilla icing
Icing: mix 2 cups powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk or water and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Add more milk or water for thinner consistency.
Yield 12 rolls



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Elegant & Affordable Entertaining Solutions

Guest: Smarty Had A Party

Amy Nevad from Smarty Had A Party shows how to combine elegance and convenience by using stylish disposable tableware to decorate our holiday table.

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Getting Health Benefits from a Sweetener!

Guest: Heartland Sweeteners

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that can improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system. They are most often found in yogurt, but now there is a simple way to incorporate probiotics into your daily routine. Nevella with Probiotics is the first no-calorie sweetener to deliver this benefit. Stir it into your coffee or cereal instead of sugar, or use it in your favorite cookie recipe. In addition to cutting calories, you’ll enjoy all the health benefits of a diet rich in probiotics.



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Guest: Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to addressing arthritis. The organization funds research and provides services and programs designed that empower individuals to take control of their disease. A key component of managing arthritis is regular physical activity.

Let’s Move Together is a nationwide movement led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. You can join the movement by committing to participate in your local Arthritis Walk. But don’t stop there…move daily for better health.

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Fitness with Arthritis: Transforming Your Life

Guest: NuStep,Inc.

In this segment, Kristin Coleman, director of fitness and personal training at The Villages Wellness Center, explains why three forms of exercise are essential for people with arthritis. Steve Sarns of NuStep demonstrates how to accomplish all three goals on a single fitness machine – the NuStep, which received an Ease of Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation.

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Gender Based Solutions for Arthritis Treatment

Guest: Zimmer, Inc

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and orthopedic experts say it affects more women than men. In these segments, we will first explore the cause, symptoms and treatments for Osteoarthritis. Then we will hear one women’s encouraging journey from life-altering knee pain, to total knee replacement surgery using the Zimmer “Gender Solutions Knee.” This implant is the first and only knee replacement shaped to fit a woman’s anatomy.

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Staying Fit on the Road

Guest: Adriana Martin

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Empowering Moms With Educational Options

Guest: K12

In this segment we meet with Ron Packard, CEO of K12 as he explains the concept of on-line learning and how this individualized approach results in a better educated child and more empowered parent.

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The Perfect Shoe

Guest: Ryn USA, LLC

We traveled to New York to meet with Robert Schwartz, the president and CEO of Eneslow, The Foot Comfort Center. Eneslow was named New York City Retailer of the year for 2009 by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Robert tells us about Ryn and how they got started in Health and wellness footwear?

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Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of the Day: Ensuring Your Family Starts Every Morning On The Right Track...Cereal Choices For Your Family

Guest: Mom's Best Naturals

In this segment we meet with nutritionist Elizabeth Ward from Mom’s Best Naturals as she shows us some easy ways to provide our family with healthy and economical breakfast options every day

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

Guest: Citrix Online, LLC

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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Getting More Kids Across America To Smile!

Guest: Smiles Across America

Famous for her role as Kelly Taylor in the hit TV show, "90210" Jennie Garth is now a proud mother of 3 who is dedicated to the cause of teaching children about proper dental care & preventing tooth decay in lower income families. She discusses her work with "Smiles Across America" in this satellite interview.

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America’s Favorite Yams for Thanksgiving

Guest: Bruce Foods

In this segment, actress and model Cara Coste tells us why she likes Bruce’s Yams, the health benefits, and some great recipes for the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond.

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Maintaining Strong Connections To Holiday Traditions

Guest: American Greetings

This segment talks about holiday traditions, which usually provide a source of comfort, and why some people are embracing them more and staying home for the holidays. Using paper greeting cards to wish happy holidays are a big part of maintaining that tradition, appealing to emotions, and showing your personality.

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