10 Ways to Prevent Weekend Weight Gain
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 04. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
This weekend, however, I am going to attempt to exercise restraint. Partly because it’s better for me, and partly because I don’t want to have to buy new pants on Tuesday morning.
7 Common Weight Loss Myths … Busted!
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 04. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
My favorite busted myth in this list: Fat is to be avoided. Of course, our Weight Loss expert wasn’t talking about cheese when she discussed healthy fats.
Can You Cut Too Many Calories?
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 04. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
Believe it or not, I’ve done this before. My metabolism did not thank me later.
10 Ways to Foster a Child’s Creativity
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 03. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
It was pretty clear to us that the problem was ours, and that we didn’t want to turn it into Mom’s. Otherwise, she was liable to cure our boredom with an exciting round of chores, and no one wanted that.
How to Make Homemade Slime
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 03. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
Her other favorite thing to say was: “Use your imagination.” This occasioned much eye-rolling and complaining, at least until it became clear that she wasn’t interested in our whining. Then we’d imagine, loudly, what it would be like to have a mom who wasn’t so mean, while she stifled hysterical laughter in the next room.
How to Make Candy Monsters
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 03. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
Occasionally, my sister would be bored and I’d be otherwise occupied. Then she’d explain to Mom that she couldn’t use her imagination, because she didn’t have one. “Jen has all the imagination, and she won’t play,” she’d complain, as if I were hoarding marbles or crayons and wouldn’t share.
Day-Old Bread Recipes
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 02. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
Prior to the mold culture stage, there’s a lot you can do with that leftover bread.
Readers Share Their Uses for Stale Bread
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 02. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
My vote, always, is for bread pudding. Just in general. I’d make bread pudding sandwiches if I could.
Readers Share Their Uses for Stale Bread
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 02. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
My vote, always, is for bread pudding. Just in general. I’d make bread pudding sandwiches if I could.
What to Do With Stale Bread
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 02. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
However it got there, I want to use it up. It kills me to throw things away, even when they’re growing penicillin cultures.
7 Steps to Get out of Debt
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 01. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
It’s easy to get into debt, and not so easy to get out. For one thing, getting out requires effort and planning, while getting in is a natural talent for most of us.
How to Make a Plan to Get out of Debt
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 01. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
You need to make a plan. Step one of my plan was to take up with a guy who thinks credit cards have germs and will give you a horrible disease if you use them. Something boogery that shows on your face.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt Payments
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 01. Sep, 2010 | Comments Off
Step two was less fun, and that was actually paying down my debt. There’s always a catch.
How to Look Skinny in Photos
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 31. Aug, 2010 | Comments Off
A good pose is better than a personal trainer, in terms of making you look skinny. (In terms of cardiac health, not so much.)
How to Look Taller
Posted by About Today in Off Topic on 31. Aug, 2010 | Comments Off
Setting aside the posing business for a minute – because you’ll look weird if you do that in a business meeting – there are other ways to look tall and slender. They involve tricks and clothing, two of my favorite things.