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Love The Home You're In: Instant Style

Guest: Install It Myself.com

This segment features a revolutionary carpet concept for your home that allows you to design individualized living spaces in any room – easily and affordably.

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Maria: Don't Overschedule Yourself- Tip 5

Guest: Colombian Coffee Federation of North America

This mom has a tip for you on making time for yourself while running a busy family life.

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Treat Yourself

Guest: Zales/Piercing Pagoda

Women tend to think of jewelry as a gift to give or receive – not something to buy for themselves. But we say – live a little!



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Baldwin Family Foundation & Breast Cancer Interview

Guest: Chews-4-Health

October is “Breast Cancer Awareness” month when people all around the United States focus on the disease, and finding a cure.
We traveled to New York to speak with Stephen Baldwim whose entire family has devoted itself to the cause.

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Accessorizing Your New Fall Wardrobe

Guest: Boston Apparel Group

Don’t forget to accessorize yourself this Fall! Chadwicks’ style ambassador shows us what’s hot when it gets cool.



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Safety In Cyberspace: Protect Your Children And Yourself

Guest: CA Inc.

Every day so-called cyber criminals get more sophisticated, and find new ways to target your children, and you online. That’s why TV crime fighter John Walsh has teamed up with CA Inc., one of the world’s largest software companies. In this segment, John is joined by the National Safety Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help explain to adults the easy steps they can take to better protect children from online risks. We will also highlight how the right software can protect your identity from being stolen.


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Hanging Art Work

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

When It Comes To Hanging Artwork, Placement Is As Subjective As The Artwork Itself!

In General, Women Hang Art To Low For Men And Men Too High For Women. So Make A Compromise, Hold Your Artwork Where You’d Naturally Place It, Then Nudge It A Bit To Accommodate The Opposite Sex – So Everyone Can Enjoy The View!


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Look Like You Just Went Under The Knife - Surgery Free Products

Guest: Good Skin Labs

Want to look younger instantly? In this segment, we’ll put two beauty products’ anti-aging claims to the test, and you can see the results for yourself. This big beauty company says they can help you get plastic surgery-like results, at a fraction of the cost, right out of a jar!



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Be A Health Advocate

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

Here’s a tip to remember when taking care of your loved one: Arm yourself with vital information regarding their diagnosis and treatment options. Know your rights and speak up! Be an active part of your loved one’s care team. You know your loved one better than anyone, so make sure the members of your care team are as informed and aware as you are. Remember, knowledge is power!

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Believe In Yourself

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

Here’s a tip to remember when being a caregiver for a loved one. Believe in yourself. It’s important to try and maintain a positive attitude by recognizing your strengths and limitations. It will go a long way in your ability to set goals and boundaries for yourself and for your loved one.

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Clear Some Clutter And Make Some Cash!

Guest: Gladiator Garageworks

Do it yourself expert Karl Champley tells us how to organize our chaotic and cramped garages and make it the envy of the neighborhood.


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Understand Their Experience, Avoid Burnout

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. Make sure you understand their needs, challenges and limitations. Adjust your expectations. Be patient and kind. And avoid caregiver burnout by making time for yourself. Join caregiver support groups, and pursue interests beyond your caregiving role, such as exercise, hobbies and art.

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Communicate, Ask Questions

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

Here’s a tip to remember if you find yourself in the hospital. Make sure you understand your care needs and expected recovery time once you leave. Ask as many questions as possible and understand that Medicare and most insurance companies may pay for care at home until you can manage on your own. Ask your doctor or ask to see a discharge planner before you leave.

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The Power Of Information In The Palm Of Your Hand

Guest: CarMD.com

CarMD is like having a mechanic in your glovebox. If your engine light is on, this award-winning device enables you to quickly & easily diagnose the problem yourself & get an estimate online or through a toll-free number on the cost to fix it.


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How To Be Healthy And Successful In Your Daily Lives

Guest: Brooke Bennett

3-time Olympic Gold Medal winner, motivational speaker, certified personal trainer and nutritionist Brooke Bennett tells us how she transformed her swimming career into a successful business for herself in order to benefit others.


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Green Your Baby

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

If you have a baby, you will spend $2,400 on disposable diapers the first two and a half years. Cloth diapers cost less, especially if you launder them yourself, but choose detergent that’s biodegradable and phosphate-free. Save more money by scouting out gently-used baby clothes at garage sales and consignment shops, and make your own baby food instead of buying all those little glass jars.

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CREATE A WAKE UP PLAYLIST

Guest: Memorex

Need a little help getting yourself, your kids, or your spouse motivated in the morning? Why not help them create a special “wake-up playlist” on their personal MP3 players? Just plug their Mp3 player into a compatible alarm clock for a special way to start the day. Choose songs that put a spring in their step and they’ll be bright eyed and motivated to tackle the morning.

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Educate Yourself & Learn Techniques

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

If your loved one needs a caregiver, first take the time to learn and better understand the challenges they face. Read books, attend workshops, and consult with healthcare professionals. Second, learn caregiving techniques. Communications skills, safety planning, and managing behavioral challenges and activities of daily living. The internet is a great place to start your education!

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What She Really Wants For Mother's Day

Guest: Piercing Pagoda

Diamonds make great gifts for those you love and even for yourself. These days, it can be affordable. This segment follows the Grand Prize winners of The Balancing Act’s Mother’s Day Makeover Contest as the mother/daughter team goes to Piercing Pagoda to be awarded their prizes. They are surprised by someone who has appeared on The Balancing Act before…

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Switch To Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

Save $45, and reduce CO2 emissions by 67 pounds over the lifetime of a bulb by switching to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, or CFL’s. They use 75% less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs and last up to ten times longer. Although they’re more expensive, the investment will pay for itself 10 times over during the life of the CFL.

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