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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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Elegance & Convenience

Guest: Smarty Had A Party

Looking for a way to impress your holiday guests… without the stress?

You CAN have elegance AND convenience by using quality disposable table-ware! Yes! You heard right!

These disposable items have the look and feel of fine quality china.. but when your guests are done all you have to do is throw them away.

No doing dishes or loading the dishwasher! That way you can spend more time with your family and friends… which IS what the holidays are all about!


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Lisa: Making Time For Friends - Tip 1

Guest: Colombian Coffee Federation of North America

Yes you can be a busy mom with your own business and still make time for your friends! This mom has one idea for you.

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The Healthy Life Tastes Good

Guest: Bolthouse Farms

Kids always look forward to a school snack or lunch with friends; but they're not always willing to eat that healthy meal mom packed. Hosea Rosenberg, an accomplished chef who won Top Chef: New York recently - provides some great recipes that will tempt your children to eat delicious, crispy carrots as part of their diets - and adults will love them too!


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Stay Healthy, Get Support

Guest: BFW Advertising / Interim Healthcare

Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. First, maintain your own physical and mental health. Exercising, light reading and other activities can help reduce stress. Seek medical help if you have signs of depression. Second, discuss the caregiving situation with family and friends. Realize that support systems are critical to both of you getting and staying healthy.

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Savvy Solutions For The Social Butterfly

Guest: Multiply Inc.

Do you have a lot of photos? Do you have a lot of friends? Celebrate all the good times you had on that trip, at that event, during the celebration…by turning those photos into something even more special – a custom photo book. Order one for you and all your friends, you social butterfly you.

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Easter holiday baking ideas

Guest: Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC

This segment defines the role Duncan Hines plays in helping you create delicious baked goods and treats for any and all occasions. Whether you’re baking with someone or for others, Duncan Hines is the best way to show friends, family and others that you care. With a full array of bake mixes, ready to spread frostings and even frozen brownies that can go straight into the oven, Duncan Hines is the most trusted partner in the kitchen for today’s bakers.

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Communicate, Collaborate & Create With Your Friends & Family

Guest: Multiply Inc.

This segment features veteran multi-media host site Multiply.com, that has a new website featuring professional and beautiful looking custom photo books, calendars & cards. Julie Wohlberg shows us how these products make a great keepsake as well as a wonderful, inexpensive gift for your friends & family, any time of the year.

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Playtime For Puppy

Guest: Lilly Companion Animal Health

The first few months of a puppy’s life is crucial to their development. As soon as you get your pup, you can start teaching them how to listen to you, and how to act around people and other dogs. Friends, relatives and their pets can help socialize your puppy by simply coming to your home to meet and play with your new friend!

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Be Sensitive To Signs Of Pain

Guest: Lilly Companion Animal Health

Because our furry friends aren't able to tell us when something is wrong, it's important for owners to take note of any change in their behavior. Look for signs like being unusually noisy or quiet, whining, and biting …they may be your pet's way of saying "I hurt." If you suspect your pet might be hurting, consult your vet for help.

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Keep A Positive Attitude

Guest: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Keep a positive attitude! Focus on your strengths - not your weaknesses. Make fitness and good nutrition part of your lifestyle. Learn ways to manage stress, and develop a support system of family, friends, and healthcare professionals.


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Finding Friends Who Love Your Feline Friend Too

Guest: Purrsonals.com

The PURRsonals website was built on a dating platform in the hope of bringing millions of single & divorced cat owners together. Find out more...

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Socialization Combats Isolation

Guest: Homewatch International, Inc.

SENIORS STRUGGLE WITH THE LOSS

OF LIFELONG FRIENDS AND

PARTNERS.

IT IS VITAL THAT YOUR PARENT IS

ENCOURAGED TO SOCIALIZE AMONG

OTHERS.

REACH OUT TO THE LOCAL YMCA TO

FIND SOCIAL GROUPS OR ACTIVITIES

THAT WILL KEEP YOUR PARENT

ENGAGED AND ACTIVE.

GO TO homewatchcaregivers.com

FOR MORE INFO ON EXERCISE AND

CREATIVE GROUPS FOR SENIORS.

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Free Greetings For The Planet

Guest: 123greetings.com

This segment shows how to stay in touch with family and friends using a free greeting card service called 123greeting.com. They have over 20,000 free e cards for everyday and special occasions.

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Drape Your Life Outdoors With Style!

Guest: Hancock Fabrics

People love to entertain at home and consumers are always looking for new ways to make their friends and family feel welcome. Outdoor rooms are popping up around the country, and they present some unique decorating opportunities. This segment features decorating ideas that show how to turn any deck or patio into an inviting living space.

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