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    Coming back from an illness? Recover simply

    After an illness or an injury, it may be a struggle for you to get back into the swing of things and heal. Physician Julie Silver, author of You Can Heal Yourself, has good advice for getting physically and emotionally stronger.

    • May. 17, 2012
  2. Reader Tip of the Week: Make-ahead lunch

    Reader Tip of the Week: Make-ahead lunch

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    • May. 17, 2012
  3. A key: Think about others. Alistair Berg/Getty Images

    Brush up on your etiquette for spring events

    With warm weather comes backyard barbecues and spring weddings.

    • May. 10, 2012
  4. Reader Tip of the Week: Keep that good gravy

    Reader Tip of the Week: Keep that good gravy

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    • May. 10, 2012
  5. Stay slim with these happy hour secrets. Jack Andersen/Getty Images

    Drink up: Make your happy hour healthy

    Cooling down from your work week with a frozen margarita at happy hour may seem like a great way to celebrate the weekend (or a Tuesday, for that matter), but frozen alcoholic drinks usually pack in about 200 to 500 calories each.

    • May. 3, 2012
  6. Pair with obi belt, stilettos, clutch. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/Mercedes-Benz Fashion

    Spend all day in your PJs

    Fashion is tossing a public pajama party. And why not?

    • May. 3, 2012
  7. Reader tip of the week: Keep groceries from melting

    Reader Tip of the Week: Keep groceries from melting

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    • May. 3, 2012
  8. These Nicole by Nicole Miller tortoise glasses look great with any skin tone. HO / Nicole by Nicole Miller

    Tortoiseshell reflects nicely on you — from head to toe.

    The tortoise is winning the accessories race.

    • Apr. 26, 2012
  9. Take success one step at a time. Caroline von Tuempling/Getty Images

    If you 'take the stairs,' you will take control

    How often do you opt for an escalator over a flight of stairs?

    • Apr. 26, 2012
  10. Reader Tip of the Week: Know which end's up with fitted sheets

    Reader Tip of the Week: Know which end's up with fitted sheets

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    • Apr. 26, 2012
  11. Thursday, April 19th, Bacon helps present the 2012 Make A Difference Day Awards. For more information, <a href=http://makeadifferenceday.com/blog/2012/04/12/21st-make-a-difference-day-awards-announced/>click here</a>. H. Darr Beiser for USA WEEKEND

    Six degrees of service with Kevin Bacon

    Kevin Bacon joins us in celebrating the service of Make A Difference Day volunteers in our annual awards issue. Plus you'll meet the 10 National Honorees, 3 City Award winners and the first-ever All-Star. Be sure to check out the Make A Difference Day hall of fame photo gallery, too.

    • Apr. 12, 2012
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    Rad plaid: Highland prints take the fashion high road for spring

    Well played, plaid. The colorful classic shows up on women in unexpected ways this spring. "Thanks to translucent chiffons and soft pastels, designers have made it new, light and fresh," says YouBeauty.com's Sam Saboura.

    • Apr. 12, 2012
  13. Reader Tip of the Week: DIY natural laundry detergent alternatives

    Get the scoop on our LiveSmart blog.

    • Apr. 5, 2012
  14. A model walks the runway at the Tommy Hilfiger fashion show. Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images

    Leather goes year-round

    As unexpected in spring as snowflakes, leather hides have appeared in paper-thin, supple, laser-cut, ruched, draped and tattoo-printed pastels and jewel tones.

    • Mar. 28, 2012
  15. Reader Tip of the Week: Go with color and never leave a travel pillow behind

    Get this tip and more from the LiveSmart blog online!

    • Mar. 30, 2012
  16. Find trendy jewelry that’s affordable. Pixland/Getty Images

    Treat yourself to fab jewelry for under $50

    Trendy baubles are an easy way to transform your look. Caitlin Moran of StyleWithinReach.net and Bobbie Thomas, Today style editor, share their favorite sources of high-style, low-budget gems.

    • Mar. 22, 2012
  17. Think before you buy life insurance. Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Blend Images

    Think it over: Do you really need life insurance?

    People who have no life insurance often run a big risk when it comes to protecting their loved ones. But sometimes having life insurance when it's not necessary also can be an expensive mistake.

    • Mar. 22, 2012
  18. Find out where germs like to lurk. Don Bayley/Getty Images

    Beware the germiest spots in your day

    Before you sit down at your desk or rummage through your purse or book bag, know what's there. Don Voorhees, author of Disgusting Things: A Miscellany, says some of the objects Americans touch multiple times a day are the germiest places.

    • Mar. 22, 2012
  19. Reader Tip of the Week: Wipe out the negative thoughts to get more sleep

    Read the LiveSmart blog online.

    • Mar. 22, 2012
  20. Consider these tips if you plan to put your house up for sale. Phillip Spears/Getty Images

    Avoid these 5 curb-appeal mistakes

    Thinking of putting your house up for sale? Shannon Petrie of HGTV's FrontDoor.com offers these tips for what not to do when prepping your home's exterior and landscape for a sale.

    • Mar. 15, 2012
  21. Reader Tip of the Week: Wait! Hang on to those magnets!

    Read the full LiveSmart blog online!

    • Mar. 15, 2012
  22. From pale peach to traffic-cone bold, orange is everywhere. Dress: Sofia by Sofia Vergara $29.99 KMART.COM

    Fashion's new favorite color

    Fashion has a crush on orange, from pale peach to traffic-cone bold. "I saw it on more spring runways than not," says Target and HSN designer Liz Lange. "It was everywhere!" What enchants designers about it?

    • Mar. 8, 2012
  23. Here are some tips to to keep your entryway clean. Eric Piasecki./Courtesy of The Best of Martha Ste

    How to unclutter your entryway

    The entryway is the first and last impression of the home, no matter whether you're coming in or rushing out.

    • Mar. 8, 2012
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    Think before you tweet. Daniel Allan/Getty Images

    Social media rules for grown-ups

    Even savvy users could stand a refresher on how to behave on social networking sites. "You create a permanent digital footprint every time you tweet or post something," warns Julie Spira, founder of RulesofNetiquette.com.

    • Mar. 1, 2012
  24. Even small spaces can make a big difference. TRBfoto/Getty Images/Brand X

    Bathroom storage tips

    There seems to be no end of the lotions, potions and supplies we want at our fingertips in the bathroom.

    • Mar. 1, 2012
  25. Reader Tip of the Week: Connect with your children during dinner

    Read the LiveSmart blog online for this tip and more!

    • Mar. 1, 2012
  26. Reader Tip of the Week: A cheaper alternative to wax paper

    See the full LiveSmart blog online.

    • Feb. 23, 2012
  27. Reader Tip of the Week: Keep parsley and cilantro fresh longer

    Get the latest reader tips from the LiveSmart blog.

    • Feb. 16, 2012
  28. Give yourself plenty of time to make reservations, check the length of the flight or select your seat. Image Source/Getty Images

    Sit back and relax: Learn to fly without fear

    About 25 million people in the United States suffer from anxiety and fear when setting foot onto an airplane.

    • Feb. 9, 2012
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