9 Easy Beauty Fixes With Everyday Items

There's a bevy of beauty products on the store shelves promising to do everything from eradicating wrinkles to imparting greater shine in your hair. However, you can achieve many of the same effects with items you may already have around the house -- and for much less money.

Some of the most effective beauty products don't come from the spa or the drug store. They're found right in the kitchen cabinets or refrigerator. A few simple ingredients are all you need to look your best.
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Cut Calories With Little Effort

All-time high obesity rates have led many people to seek ways to cut some fat and calories from their diets. For individuals hoping to get healthy, doing so doesn't have to be so difficult or intimidating.

Obesity rates in the United States have reached a plateau. For the last five years the statistics indicate Americans are the heaviest they have ever been. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 34 percent of adults are obese, more than double the percentage 30 years ago. The share of obese children tripled during that time, to 17 percent.
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How to Protect Dogs From The 'Dog Days' of Summer

Few things can be as refreshing as a quick dip in the pool on a hot summer day. Summer humidity can get to almost anyone, including the family dog. But while most members of the family can dive into the pool or take a cold shower to cool off, man's best friend isn't so lucky.
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Has Your Skin Hit a Rough Spot?
Simple Steps to Help it Recover

Even as the last traces of one of the worst winters in history fade, you may find yourself battling its remnants. This unusually harsh winter may have left your skin feeling exceptionally dry, cracked and flaky -- and in urgent need of help, now that spring is here.
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How to Encourage Your Baby to Self-Soothe

There are many things parents can teach their children. However, there are some things that children must learn for themselves. Soothing is one of them. But that doesn't mean parents can't provide the environment for baby to do the learning. If your baby never spends time playing on the floor, how can he or she learn how to crawl? The same concept applies to self-soothing. If your child never has the opportunity to try to calm himself or herself down, the baby will continually be reliant on you as the parent to provide the soothing.
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Are Flip-Flops Hurting Your Feet? Easy Ways to Ease Foot Pain

Flip-flop sandals are staples of a summer wardrobe. However, experts warn this popular footwear can cause permanent damage to the feet and legs. If foot pain is a problem, individuals may have to explore alternative footwear this season.
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