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  • Suzanne Somers has not-so-sexy plastic surgery?

    Suzanne Somers new book, Sexy Forever:How to Fight Fat after 40 does not say a word about allowing plastic surgery. Bio-identical hormones, natural foods, no-chemical cosmetics and all the things you keep hearing about staying healthy and young looking are included in this new book.

  • Free Lego Club Magazine Subscription

    <p> Who doesn't like Lego's? Those colorful bricks that keep kids amused for hours and parents happy, have a club that kids can join. <b>Club Lego</b> offers a magazine filled with comics, activities, and contests plus a newsletter, access to a safe Lego website, and its free! Kids are going to look forward to getting their "own" mail. </p> <p> <i>According to the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://aboutus.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx">Lego website:</a> <br></i> </p> <p> <i>"The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932.</i> </p> <p> The LEGO Group is engaged in the development of childrens creativity through playing and learning. Based on the world-famous LEGO brick, the company today provides toys, experiences and teaching materials for children in more than 130 countries. The LEGO Group has approximately 8,000 employees, and it is the worlds fifth largest manufacturer of play materials." </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://club.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx?icmp=COCreateShareSpotlightUSClub"><b>Free Lego Club Magazine</b></a> </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://club.lego.com/en-US/default.aspx?icmp=COCreateShareSpotlightUSClub"><b><br></b></a> </p> <br> Suggested by the author: <ul> <li> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/top-10-frugal-and-cheap-celebrities">Top 10 frugal and cheap celebrities</a> </li> <li> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/viral-video-of-woman-swinging-baby-fake-or-real">Viral video of woman swinging baby - fake or real?</a> </li> <li> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/easy-chocolate-layer-pie">Easy Chocolate Layer Pie</a> </li> <li> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/funny-text-messages-from-parents-to-their-kids-on-whenparentstext-com">Funny text messages from parents to their kids on whenparentstext.com</a> </li> </ul><span><br> As previously published on <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/free-lego-club-magazine-subscription">Examiner.com</a> <br></span>

  • Free hand washing timer from the American Public Health Association

    How many times do parents tell their kids to wash their hands? Hand washing is the best way to keep those germs away. According to the Cleveland Clinic guidelines washing for 20 seconds is a good start. The American Public Health Association is giving away free hand-washing timers to help kids and a

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  • User post: Easy Chocolate Layer Pie

    <p> This is one of those favorite recipes that everyone loves and it is easy to make too. Easy Chocolate Layer Pie tastes so good that it will be gone in a day. The pretty chocolate layers make it a great dessert for company and only 4 ingredients too! </p> <br> <p> <b>Easy Chocolate Layer Pie</b> </p> <p> 1 Oreo crust </p> <p> 2 packages - 4 oz. each <i>instant</i> chocolate pudding </p> <p> 8 ounces chocolate cool whip </p> <p> 2 cups milk </p> <p> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </p> <p> If you have Oreo cookies, you can make your own crust - <a rel="nofollow" title="Make your own Oreo crust" target="_blank" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/easy-chocolate-layer-pie">click here</a> for instructions. </p> <p> 1. Add milk to pudding and beat with a mixer for 2 minutes. It will be thick. </p> <p> 2. Spread 1-1/2 cups of the mixture into Oreo crust. </p> <p> 3. Gently stir 1/2 of the cool whip into remaining pudding. Spread this on top of pudding layer in crust. </p> <p> 4. Take remaining 1/2 of cool whip and spread on top. </p> <p> Let it set in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight. Top with nuts, sprinkles or chocolate shavings. </p> <p> You might also like: </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/microwave-tollhouse-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars">Microwave Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars <br></a> </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/top-cooking-tips-and-tricks-you-didn-t-know">Top Cooking Tips and Tricks you didn't know. <br></a> </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/homemade-bruschetta">Homemade Bruschetta <br></a> </p> <p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/seasoned-red-potatoes">Seasoned Red Potatoes <br></a> </p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/family-in-cleveland/easy-slow-cooker-pork-chops">Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops</a> <br> <br> As previously published on Examiner.com

  • User post: Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    Want a quick, chocolate fix? Chocolate chip cookie bars are a great substitute for cookies and you can even make them in the microwave. Yes, in the microwave. This is a classic recipe updated to fit the ultimate kitchen appliance: the microwave!

  • Pillsbury Bake-off 2010 Winner - Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups

    The 44th Annual Pillsbury Bake-off Winner was announced today on Oprah. The winner, Sue Compton impressed the judges with her make-ahead dessert: Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups.

  • State by State Autism Statistics

    The Interactive Autism Network provides statistics for individual states on autism trends. Age of diagnosis, gender distribution, top 10 treatments for autism, cost of treatments, and more can be found on a state by state basis from IAN.

  • No Bake Easter Bird's Nests

    This is a great idea for non-bakers and an easy one to get your kids in the kitchen. Sorry - no pic - I haven't made it yet. Just imagine...

  • User post: Save more money now with these easy tips

    Everybody wants more money in their pocket. Use these helpful tips to make that change jingle. You do not need a degree in economics to figure money out. You just need the desire to make it a priority and then it will happen. America Saves Week may be over, but banks and credit unions can help you

  • Eat Better Now

    Trying to to make healthier and cheaper food choices is a realistic goal. Nothing really drastic here, just the next time you go grocery shopping, try these ideas instead. Who knows you might like them better.

  • Ravioli Casserole

    Ravioli Casserole You will need the following ingredients: 1 jar approx. 28 ounces of spaghetti sauce 1 package - 25 ounces of frozen ravioli 2 cups - 16 ounces cottage cheese 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

  • St. Patrick's Day Food and How to Catch a Leprechaun - Video

    Everyone is a bit Irish on Saint Patrick's Day! Enjoy!

  • 12 Quick and Cheap Dinner Recipes You Must Try

    Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops - Wouldn't you like to have dinner ready when you come home from work? The slow cooker or crockpot is a working woman's best friend. This is a great recipe that takes 15 minutes in the morning, and slowly simmers all day to a wonderful pork chop and light gravy meal. Serv

  • User post: "Robotripping" and why is Target scanning your Driver's License

    As a parent, you try to stay on top of the latest things kids are doing. When you find out about something that is going on that you never heard of, you wonder how stupid you are. It all started...

  • User post: What's wrong with this recipe? Sugar cookies gone bad - a true culinary mystery

    My daughter made this recipe and it did not turn out. I won't tell what it looked like - just, well, not so good. Use your culinary prowess to let me know what is going on here. Please.What's wrong here????

  • User post: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Scones

    <p> There is nothing better than a warm scone from the oven on a cold morning, or any morning for that matter. This is so simple to make that you can enjoy this on a weekday morning. </p> <p> <b>Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Scones <br> <br></b> 1-1/2 cups flour <br> 1-1/4 cups oats - old fashioned or quick <br> 1/4 cup sugar <br> 1 Tablespoon baking powder <br> 1/4 teaspoon salt ( you can leave this out if you want ) <br> <br> Place ingredients above in a bowl and mix together. <br> <br> 1/3 cup softened margarine <br> 1-1/3 cups chocolate chips ( the mini ones are cuter in this - but it doesn't matter ) <br> <br> Add this to dry ingredients and mix until you get small pea-like globs. <br> <br> 1/2 cup milk <br> 1 egg <br> <br> Mix these together first, then add to the rest of the ingredients. Stir it up. Then, using floured hands, knead it in the bowl about 6 times.Form into a big ball. <br> <br> Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet. Place scone ball mixture in center of cookie sheet. Now using a flour-dipped flat spatula and pat it out into a circle about the size of a dinner plate. Score ( cut kinda all the way thru ) slices. I just make it like a clock with 12 slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar or not. Bake 20-25 minutes. Eat warm! <br> <br> If you want to healthify this - instead of chocolate chips - use dried fruit. <br> <br> <br> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br> You might also like: <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-15696-Cleveland-Family-Examiner" target="_blank">Cherry Pie Squares</a> <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-15696-Cleveland-Family-Examiner%7Ey2009m12d19-Top-Cooking-Tips-and-Tricks-you-didnt-know" target="_blank">Cooking Tips and Tricks you probably don't know</a> <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-15696-Cleveland-Family-Examiner%7Ey2009m11d10-Easy-Slow-Cooker-Pork-Chops" target="_blank">Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops <br> <br></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-15696-Cleveland-Family-Examiner%7Ey2009m11d15-Crockpot--Slow-Cooker-Tips-and-Tricks" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Tips and Tricks</a> <br> <br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.examiner.com/x-15696-Cleveland-Family-Examiner%7Ey2009m7d18-Baked-Macaroni--Cheese" target="_blank">The Easiest and Tastiest Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Ever!</a> </p>

  • How to cook with Pomegranates

    According to Wikipedia , "The name "pomegranate" derives from Latin pomum ("apple") and granatus ("seeded")." The seeded apple! You should try at least one dish with this sweet-tart fruit.

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  • User post: Chocolate Banana Muffins

    Combine chocolate and bananas together to make this moist wonderful muffin. I make an extra batch of muffins on the weekend and freeze them for school mornings. Take one out of the freezer, place on a plate, and microwave 10-15 seconds. You can place a frozen one in a lunch box and it will be thawed