Do you think that you could cut your spending by $500 a month?  I’m not sure that I could do that but after watching this segment on the Today show did give me some ideas on how to save some cash.
One suggestion was to call your credit card company and tell them that you are planning to take your balance and move it to another credit card.   They will want to keep you as a company so they will probably be up for negotiating a better interest rate on your existing account.  This works best, of course, if you have …read more

If you’ve ever wanted to rid your body of the daily toxins we take in every day or even just wanted to kick start your diet, you’ve probably considered doing a cleanse.  In their various forms, they are really popular but are they actually effective?  More importantly, are they safe?
The Today show took a look at the trend and spoke with Dr. Ian Smith, the author of The 4 Day Diet, about it.  He explained that many of the popular cleanses that a lot of celebrities use are not very healthy.  He went on to say that in order to …read more

I love Jillian Michaels so I paid attention to the advice she dished out on the Today show about how to live a  healthier lifestyle.  She answered questions from viewers on the air. 
The first woman said that she and her husband are truck drivers and they basically live in their truck.  Since they don’t have much time for exercise, she wondered what they could do to to get healthy.  Jillian said that it’s very important to watch what you eat when you live a sedentary lifestyle.  She suggested bringing your own food, picking better restaurants and being high-maintenance with …read more

If you’re like me, you probably like to have a few days’ notice to prepare for guests.  When people show up unannounced I always feel frazzled.  I like to lounge in my pyjamas when no one is visiting and, while I like to keep a clean house, I usually tidy up a bit (or a lot!) if I’m having people over.  Those things are frustrating but I think that the only thing worse than unexpected guests is figuring out how to feed them! 
On the Today show, they provided some tips for keeping those surprise visitors from starving!  They created …read more

Hmmm… I was skeptical when I first heard the name of this segment and I’ll tell you why.  I already thought that I was eating away my stress and all it did was make me fat.  After hearing what they had to say on the Today show, I understood the different.  What I was describing was emotional eating (and who doesn’t love a little comfort food now and then?).  Alternately, the Today show was providing advice about selecting foods that can help reduce the symptoms associated with stress.  Given the current economic climate, I’d say the suggestions are very timely!
The …read more

I’m not much of a wine drinker but I do cook with it a lot.  To be very honest, I don’t know much about choosing a great wine other than what I know in terms of picking a nice table/cooking wine.  If you’re like me, you might find these tips from the Today show very helpful.  At the very least, even if you aren’t a big wine drinker, it’s nice to know this information so that don’t have to worry about being the odd man out at a dinner party.
In a nutshell, here are the things to think about when …read more

A segment on the Today show aimed to provide some answers to common diet and exercise questions. 
What’s the best time of day to exercise?  Nutritionist Joy Bauer recognized that it might be tough to come home after a long work day, eat a big meal and then exercise on a full stomach.  Instead, she suggested planning for a light snack which would allow you to work out before your meal.  Another sneaky suggestion was to park 15 minutes away from work so that you end up getting a full 30 minutes of exercise every day as you walk back …read more

Chronic knee pain is something that I struggle with every day so I was really interested in the segment that aired on the Today show.  I was so surprised by some of the statistics they shared – more than 20 million Americans suffer with knee problems and it is the single-most common reason people see orthopedic specialists.  They also said that it’s the hardest-working, most complex joint in the entire human body so it’s no wonder it takes a beating.

They mentioned some warning signs to look out for.  Consider seeing your medical professional if you experience any of the following:

Inability …read more

Earlier this week, the Today show talked about some great Valentine’s Day gift ideas that will suit virtually any budget.  That’s music to my ears!  Jill Martin from US Weekly provided some cute and reasonable ideas!

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Here’s a list of the items Jill mentioned:

“You Warm My Heart” hot cocoa from www.fredflare.com.  Enjoy this delicious treat (including the adorable hearts inside the hot chocolate!) for just $8!
Get some gold-plated bling from Diamonds by the Yard (starts at $95) -www.jewelsbyjen.com
For the man in your life, check out this heated jacket from www.Brookstone.com.  …read more

Would you like to get away from the daily grind but aren’t sure you can afford it?  The struggling economy might actually help you get a deal!  Airlines and resorts have been slashing prices and offering packages to help the travel industry continue to flourish. 

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The editor of Travel and Leisure magazine had some great suggestions:

Pick up the phone and ask for a bargain!  He said that people are getting free nights at hotels and more simply because they decided to ask for a better deal.
The Inn at the …read more