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Buying In Bulk - Meal Planning Solutions For Families On A Budget

Guest: H.J. Heinz Company

In this segment we meet with Chef Rania Harris to show our viewers how they can create easy and affordable Italian meals with homemade taste and quality ingredients using Classico Pasta Sauce. The 3 recipes that Chef Rania shares involve less than 15 minutes and are sure to be a hit with the entire family.

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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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How Disney Movies Can Bring Your Family Together

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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.

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The Gift Of Health: Banking Newborn Cord Blood...Understanding Your Options

Guest: ViaCord

A simple process of banking your baby’s cord blood could be making a choice that would potentially provide a lifesaving treatment for your child or even a family member. Learn about the true value of cord blood banking.

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New BA Hosts Get Stylin' In Boston at Chadwicks

Guest: Boston Apparel Group

The Balancing Act’s new hosts beam over to Boston to take part in a special fashion fitting at the Chadwicks women’s apparel headquarters with Jojo Cohen and Stacey Helbig there. Our cameras follow along “reality TV style” to catch the fashion action as it happens!

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Teaching Your Kids Responsibilities By Making Chores Fun

Guest: CR Brands, Inc.

Not all laundry loads are the same. A money saving idea to help keep your clothes cleaner, longer is to buy a value-priced, effective detergent and add a proven stain fighter to the loads that have the toughest stains. This segment focuses on tips for moms to get their kids involved, and a solution to cleaning & stain-fighting that won’t stress them out.

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Get That Celebrity Look for Less & How To Dress

Guest: Boston Apparel Group

Celebrities are a part of American pop culture, and have been for a long time. In this segment, NYC fashion stylist to the stars, Jojo Cohen, gives us some great ideas on how to get their Fall wardrobe looks for less, without sacrificing style or quality in the process.



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Don’t Wear This – Wear This Instead!

Guest: Boston Apparel Group

Are you trying to get the Fall look for less and wanting to re-vamp your wardrobe? This segment features NYC fashion editor and stylist to the stars, JoJo Cohen who goes through a working mom’s wardrobe and shows her what not to wear and what she should wear from the Chadwicks line to be hip and contemporary in her lifestyle.

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Using Healthier Ingredients For Healthier Cooking

Guest: Pompeian Inc.

With our hectic, stress-filled lives, it’s not always easy to get the nutrition we need just from the foods we eat. But these days more cooking products are created with extra nutritional benefits that can help us live a healthier lifestyle -- easier! In this segment Celebrity Chef and author Nick Stellino joins Pompeian CEO Bill Monroe to explain the many health benefits of cooking with a new, nutrient-infused olive oil that is good for your brain, your eyes and your heart. They will also explain the antioxidant value in various red wine vinegar products, infused with pomegranate, acai, blueberry and roasted garlic. Chef Nick will highlight two delicious recipes: a Citrus Pomegranate Glazed Salmon, and Chili-Lime Chicken Breasts with Tumeric Rice.

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NYC Fall Fashion Preview

Guest: Boston Apparel Group

Come inside fashion central in NYC for a sneak peek of the hottest women’s clothing & accessory trends for Fall, featuring interviews with Chadwick’s style setters and national magazine editors. Get a jump on the latest looks that you can get without going to the store!



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History Of Providing Value To The Customer

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

When you shop for products we use everyday, like household cleaners or beauty products, you want to get the most for your money and the best for your budget! If you can “do the right thing” for the environment at the same time, that's even better. In this segment, eight-time national bestselling financial author and green lifestyle expert David Bach joins Bruce Tetreault, Group Product Manager for ARM & HAMMER® Essentials™ to explain a new line of affordable, hard-working, environmentally sensible products.

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Order Flowers Direct From A Real, Local Florist

Guest: FlowerShopNetwork

FlowerShopNetwork.com should be used to send flowers with real local florists for better value and service. This network takes the guesswork out of the equation by verifying the location & quality of the florists for you.


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Cinco De Mayo Celebrations - A Taste of Mexico

Guest: Ruiz Foods

We’ll enlist the help from Kim Ruiz Beck of Ruiz Foods as she shares the story of this 45 year old Mexican food company and how you can bring quality, convenience, and value to your family’s table with the El Monterey brand of frozen Mexican foods.

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Build Green, Buy Green

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

Consider remodeling your home instead of building new, and increase your home’s resale value by building green. You’ll save a clear-cut acre of trees by using less wood or alternative materials. Skip vinyl siding which is incredibly toxic, and improve indoor air quality by using low VOC paint, which cuts down on “Volatile Organic Compounds” - ingredients that can cause health problems, including cancer.

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Get The Most For Your Money With Great Appliance Deals

Guest: Sears

Price and value are important when purchasing that new major appliance. Sears’ experts share the essential benefits of today’s appliances.

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How To Get The Keys From Your Aging Parent

Guest: Homewatch International, Inc.

If your parent is struggling with dementia, physical activities around the house and their vision, it is best to have a conversation about retirement from driving. Doctors are often very comfortable delivering this type of message on your behalf. There will be a feeling of loss of value, self esteem and self-worth. Be available to drive them or hire a caregiver to give transportation options.

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Smiles & Hugs Go A Long Way

Guest: Interim HealthCare Inc.

Here are some tips to be successful as a caregiver for your loved one. First of all – smile! Kindness, humor and creativity are essential. Hugs, hand massages and other gentle physical contact will help them feel valued, connected and loved. Secondly, think positive! Focus on their strengths and enjoy your relationship with your loved one!

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Get A Green Mortgage

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

The government wants to help you build green, and is offering Energy Efficient Mortgages or EEM’s. With this green mortgage, you can take out a bigger loan or you can use the money in the form of a home equity line of credit, can save a thousand dollars on closing costs and increase your home’s value by five percent.

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Whitewheat Turns Any Sandwich Into A Tasty Nutritious Meal

Guest: Flowers Foods

It’s back to school time! Pack a Whitewheat sandwich into your children’s lunchboxes! It has the taste and texture of traditional white bread and all the nutritional value of whole wheat bread…Your kids won’t even notice!


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Simple Ways to Bathe, Massage & Dry Your Pet

Guest: SpongeTech Delivery Systems Inc.

"Uncle Norman's 2 Pack Pet Sponge Kit" is a simple 2 step process for bathing & drying your loved pet. This segment shows the Pet Sponge's value in providing high-multiple usages for the pet bath, unique massage bumps on the sponge, and chamois drying towel which comes in the kit by going to a local animal shelter and getting reactions from dog washers there.


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