Women and worry: Why we're so darn good at it
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Show me a person who isn't worried right now and I'll show you someone on heavy-duty medication. The rest of us are stressed out (thank goodness for Saturday Night Live) and females are twice as likely to suffer from significant anxiety than men.
Apples on the barbie
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Bought a few too many apples over the weekend? Why not consider cooking them on the grill with your pork tenderloin tonight? Recipe follows.
Love-hate relationship with dolls reborn
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
Of all the horrifying reports I saw on “The Today Show” this week (and there was a veritable cornucopia of horror to choose from), perhaps the most shocking was the one about grown women playing with dolls.
Not getting enough in the bedroom?
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Sleep, that is. According to a new survey conducted by the Better Sleep Council (now THERE'S a job I'd like to have), Boomers would give up their cell phones, chocolate or, yes, even sex for a better night's sleep.
Read this before you "buy pink"
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Buying a product that helps the fight against breast cancer feels good. But beware. There are unscrupulous marketers out there using the pink ribbon to boost profits.
Age and breast cancer
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Did you know that almost 80% of breast cancer cases occur in women over the age of 50? Here are some other ways age factors into the risk of developing the disease.
The great debate: Who won?
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
The much anticipated and ballyhooed vice-presidential debate is finally over. You've slept on it. Now, weigh in. Was there a clear winner? Will it change anyone's mind?
50% off outlet prices!
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
I know. You're so worried about your retirement, you can't even THINK of spending money at a time like this. Don't worry. I've got your back, and a 50% off discount code at one of my favorite online stores...just for the necessities.
Dr. Susan Love wants YOU!
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
The extraordinary Dr. Love has launched a revolutionary campaign to stop breast cancer once and for all, and she needs our help to do it. Find out how to volunteer in this unprecedented research project.
Do fake babies freak you out?
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Apparently, there are grown women in this world who play with eerily real-looking fake babies. They're called "Reborns," and the women dress, care for, even talk to them. There's a documentary on this weird phenomenon tonight on BBC America. Here's a preview from the Today show this morning.
We've got a winner!
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Congratulations to Roe Regan of Western Springs, Illinois, winner of our BoomerGirl "You Deserve It" giveaway for September. If you didn't win last month, don't despair. This month's prize is just as exciting! Check it out!
I Heart Ranch Dressing
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
I don't know if it's the title, the hilarious photos, or the knee-slapping truisms contained this book by attorney/comedy writer C.L.Freie, that make me laugh till I cry, but who cares? I need to laugh and "I Love Ranch Dressing And Other Stuff White Midwesterners LIke" does the trick!
Help for anxiety-prone travelers
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Ticket prices, flight delays, long lines at check-in, airlines on the brink of bankruptcy, it's all stressful enough. Fortunately, there's a new Web site that promised to make the journey a little less bumpy.
Shake out stress with sexy Latin moves
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Exercise is a great stress reliever and, heaven knows, we could all use some relief today! Here's a fun way to burn calories, shrink your waistline AND expend nervous energy while learning the Salsa, Samba and Merengue.
How safe is your money?
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Admittedly, I was tempted to spend the weekend stuffing my mattress with whatever cash I have left. (Bad idea, for lots of reasons.) That's why I was heartened to hear Suzy Orman's reassurring words on the Today show this morning.
Facing the sins of my past
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008
Lately, it’s gotten so bad, I could connect the dots on my mug with a Sharpie and show you exactly where to find the Capricornus constellation in the September night sky.
Favorite Paul Newman moments
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Everyone has their favorite Paul Newman memories. Here are mine, and a beautiful tribute video by another fan, found on YouTube. What are yours?
Win, lose or draw?
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
I'd be hard pressed to declare a winner of last night's presidential debate at Ole Miss. What say you?
Stoke your debate fever
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Now that the first presidential debate is officially back on for tonight (and, don't worry, those are only McCain and Obama stand-ins pictured above), I've found a nostalgic and educational way to get primed for the dialogue.
Start your holiday shopping; save the forests
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
I've shopped from Plow & Hearth for years, so I was happy to hear about their new partnership with the National Forest Foundation. (And they have great fleece socks...now on sale!)
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