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11How to Help a Teen Quit Smoking
Parents can't quit smoking for their kids, but they can create an atmosphere in which teens who smoke can decide not to and be supported by parents and other adult mentors. Here's how.
11Smoking Shisha vs. Cigarettes, or Getting Hooked on Hookah
Hookah bars are big with the Millennial Generation but is hookah really safer than cigarette smoking and what are the medical consequences and nicotine addiction potential?
22Best Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight When You Quit Smoking
Gaining weight when you quit smoking is not inevitable. Knowing the powerful physiological forces at work in your body when you quit smoking gives you the tools to counter the effects of withdrawal and minimize weight gain.
32How Owning an Amazon Kindle Made Me Smarter and Changed My Life
How I stopped hating progress and learned to love my Amazon Kindle plus tips and links to great Kindle blogs and sites
26Notes on A Vintage Vodka Martini Recipe from 1960
On the rocks or on the stem, the vodka martini is the iconic baby boomer drink with its own history, lore and more, including the secret recipe for the perfect vodka martini
23Advice For Americans in Paris: A Brief Guide For Visiting Yanks
Advice for Americans visiting Paris for the first time. Understanding French culture and French customs is as important as your guidebook and tour arrangements.
15Plain-Packaging and Kids: The Case for Cigarettes Sold in A Plain Brown Wrapper
Every cigarette pack is a powerful marketing tool that is particularly attractive to teens and kids. The global move towrds plain packaging of tobacco aims to keep kids from starting to smoke and help current smokers decide to quit.
40The Mysterious History of The Newport Tower
The Newport Tower, or Old Stone Mill in Newport, Rhode Island is a mystery. Was it built by Norse Vikings, early English colonists, the Chinese, the Portuguese or the Knights Templar? Nobody really knows but there are lots of theories. Check them all out here.
17Tips To Help You Avoid Gaining Weight When You Quit Smoking Cigarettes
Why you gain weight when you quit smoking and info,links and tips to help you avoid gaining weight when you quit smoking
42Herbal Supplements That Can Interact Negatively With Your Prescription Medication
Herbal supplements can be dangerous, especially for older people taking medication for heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma and diabetes. What to do, where to find information,plus online resources.
29A Childhood in the Military or What Makes Military Brats Different
Why growing up as a military brat is a unique experience. My childhood as a Navy Junior, daughter of a career Naval officer and Annapolis grad shaped me more than I ever knew
26How Smoking Cigarettes Affects Young vs. Older Smokers
Smoking affects both older smokers and young teens in different ways and the two groups think differently about quitting smoking. But the ultimate effect is the same. Smoking kills.
20Fast Weight Loss and Crash Diets That Work Plus A Few That Don't
an overview of crash diets and longer term food plans and how they work, or don't work for you
28Why Counting Weightwatchers Points Works for Me Over and Over Again
I've done Weight Watchers half a dozen times in 20 years. I never reach goal but always go back because the program works. New Points plus or old exchanges, it's about being honest and accountable.
15Easy Equivalents and Recipe Substitutions for Cooking By The Seat of Your Pants
Creative cooking tips and easy equivalents and emergency substitutions for inventive cooks and favorite recipes
34Why Electronic Cigarettes Are Not The Easy Way Out for Smokers
Vaping and E-cigs, aka smokeless cigarettes may be better than tobacco but they have other problems and safety issues. They don't necessarily lead to permanent smoking cessastion. Nicotine is poison and very addictive. That's the bottom line
29Lambertville NJ. Best Week-end Getaway for Stressed Out New Yorkers
Lambertville, NJ just 80 miles from NYC is the perfect week-end spot for busy city dwellers to de-stress and recharge. Tips and recommendations and more
28Celebrity Hatmaker Mr John and His Fabulous Vintage Hats
Mr John was famous for elegant stylish and very expensive hats from the 1940's to the 1970's. Virtually forgotten for decades, his hats are making a comeback with Gen Y lovers of vintage.
49Sexist, Suggestive and Politically Incorrect Vintage Valentines From Days Gone By
Vintage valentines are cute but are also filled with sexism, racism, veiled violence and some downright odd sexual innuendo
28Tech Saavy Christmas Gifts for Retirees, Grandparents, and Geeky Geezers
Why iPads and e-readers are great Christmas gifts for seniors. Reviews and recommendations of the best.
19William Spratling and The Mexican Silver Renaissance in Taxco
William Spratling left New Orleans in 1929 to settle in Taxco, Mexico and to single-handedly revive Mexico's ancient silversmithing traditions
26Fabulous Photos of Halloween in Lambertville, New Jersey
Fabulous Halloween festivities in a Historic River town. Photos and Videos take you there.
48Green and Frugal Ways to Recycle Used Teabags
Save money. Save the planet and find surprisingly useful new ways to use old teabags around the house and in the garden
27Ways to Enjoy Being Alone on Thanksgiving
Whatever your reason for not being with family or friends on Thanksgiving, you can still have a wonderful, memorable day. Check out these tips and recipes
28Why Quitting Smoking Cold Turkey Is So Hard And Tips For Success
Quitting smoking cold turkey is tough, but you can maximize your chance of success by planning ahead
26Joseph Bonaparte of Point Breeze, Bordentown New Jersey
While Napoleon languished in exile, his older brother,Joseph, was living large in Philadelphia and Bordentown,New Jersey
36It Wouldn't Be Easter Without Peeps
The true story of Peeps, the iconic candy chickens invented in Brooklyn in 1910 by a Russian immigrant and now part of every American child's Easter basket
65Five Good Reasons to Really Motivate You to Quit Smoking Now
Not motivated to quit smoking by scary photos of diseased lungs and dry medical statistics. Here are some concrete reasons to quit that affect your life right now and that can cost you time, money and even the love of your life.
32Vintage Pillbox Hats And the Women Who Made Them High Fashion
The Pillbox hat was a fashion icon in post WWII America, Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana and others made it famous. Fashion forward millenials are re-discovering it today.
30The Icelandic Christmas Lads
Iceland's 13 Christmas Lads predate Santa Claus by centuries and are part of Iceland's unique Christmas celebration.
29Druids and Halloween
There is a direct connection between the modern celebration of Halloween and the ancient Celtic mysteries of the British Isles
16Tips and Online Resources for Collecting Vintage Halloween Items
Vintage Halloween items of all kinds represent a great collecting opportunity. Costumes, masks, posters, postcards, jewelry and more
217Are You Addicted to Nicotine Gum Or Lozenges ?
Nicotine gum and lozenges can be useful quit smoking aids, but can create a new, hard to kick addiction themselves. Are you addicted?
20Brooklyn's Ornate Victorian Green-Wood Cemetery:A Hidden City Gem
Green-wood Cemetary is one of New York City's hidden treasures and a Victorian Brooklyn landmark.
83The Truth About Why You Gain Weight When You Quit Smoking And What To Do
If you smoke a pack a day or more, you will probably gain weight when you quit. But don't let that stop you. You can minimize or even avoid weight gain when you quit smoking.
41North American Road Trip From East to West Coast
Crossing the continent by car from East to West is the perfect way for Europeans to see the United States. Here's a sample itinerary with tips and comments
21Kansas Folk Artist M.T. Liggett Is The Real America
M.T. Liggett is an American original. A salty tongued folk artist whose metal sculptures adorn the Western Kansas prairie
36History of The Panama Hat
Surprised to learn that Panama hats do not come from Panama? Real Panama hats are hand woven and come from just two towns in Ecuador. How the Panama hat got its name and why is an interesting tale.
93What Is The Difference Between An Alcoholic and a Heavy Drinker?
Who is an alcoholic and who is just a heavy drinker? Can you really stop any time you want ? Have you crossed the line from social drinking to alcoholism? A simple test can tell you..
45Upcycled Art Is The Next Green Thing
From potters to painters,from fine art to cottage crafts, upcycled art is the newest green trend and one that is charting new territory and blurring the boundary between art and craft, trash and treasure.
84The Secret to Brewing A Great Cup of Coffee
Three simple steps are the secret to brewing a perfect cup of coffee every time. It all depends on the beans, the water and a scrupulously clean pot.
35Secrets of Swapping and Bartering
The benefits of swapping goods and services and tips on how to do it.
50Why We Carve Pumpkins At Halloween
The roots of carved pumpkins or Jack O Lanterns lie in ancient Celtic, pagan religious traditions.
121Tiny Houses Have A Big Impact
It started in 1997 in Iowa City when Jay Shafer built his first tiny house. Now tiny houses have hit the bigtime. The movement is growing. Tiny houses are the next big thing.
104Why Eating Meat is Healthy and Good for the Environment
I am a convinced carnivore. I eat meat. I like meat, particularly lean, red, meat, and I'm not going to become a vegetarian. I tried it once about twenty years ago and I felt lousy. Here's why giving up meat won't save the planet.
50Sarah Palin and Slow Cooker Moose Stew Recipes
Want to cook moose stew like Sarah Palin? Here are the recipes you'll need plus moose history and lore and moose products too.
63The Icelandic Horse-Gift from the Vikings
Norse Vikings brought the horse to Iceland in the ninth century. One of the oldest and purest breeds in the world, the Icelandic horse has unique qualities and special gaits that link Iceland's Viking past to the modern day
74America Is More Patchwork Quilt Than Melting Pot
Americans yearn for a sense of place, but we are a patchwork people with shallow roots and hybrid vigor
63A Mother’s Day Tribute to my Grandmother
Ruby Phillips Bramwell, my grandmother was a woman ahead of her time. Born into a horse and buggy world, she died the year Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
44The History and Development of Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower Remedies developed by an English physician almost a century ago use the healing essences of flowers to heal. Some swear by them, others scoff.
49The History and Lore of the Fabulous Jersey Tomato
Georgia has peaches. Florida and California have oranges, but New Jersey has the best tomatoes in the world. Native of South America, the tomato came to New Jersey in colonial times and has been the pride of the state ever since.
86Welcome to America. We accept Euros
The dollar is down. The Euro is Up and European shoppers are flocking to America. Here are tips for the first time visitor on how to get the most from an American shopping spree.
33Walking the Left Bank of Paris
Wherever you go in Paris,the city of light, go on foot if you can. Here are some tips on exploring Notre Dame and the left bank--one of my favorite Paris walks.
40From Smooth Takeoff to Bumpy Landing - Confessions of A White-Knuckle Flier
How I dealt with my fear of flying plus some tips for you on yours.
53Stevia is the Natural, No Calorie Sugar Substitute You've Never Heard Of
a safe, organic, herbal alternative to sugar that doesn't raise blood pressure or cause tooth decay.
41Do You Speak English? Around the World With the Mother Tongue
English may be the new Latin, but the differences between American and British usage can be confusing, not to mention funny.
139Best Way To Really Quit Smoking
I was a heavy smoker for 30 years. I tried and failed to quit close to a dozen times.I tried everything: hypnosis, acupucture, nicotine gum, cutting back gradually. Here's my journey and what finally worked for me.
42My Number One Unique Life Lesson? Don't Worry
The things I worry about never happen and life's bonecrunchers always come from left field anyway, so why worry?
