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Two Seriously Yummy Finds (that are actually healthy!)

By Melissa | Published: April 27, 2010
I spend a lot of time in the natural foods aisle and over the years have taste-tested many products that claim to be a healthier version of your favorite cookie, cracker, soup, pizza, etc. I have to say, I don’t enjoy many of them. They either taste like cardboard or have a funky texture that [...]
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Fake Great Lashes

By Melissa | Published: March 15, 2010
I’m definitely not a fashionista.   In fact, you would likely find me in sweats, no makeup and my hair in a ponytail if you ran into me on the street. But, when I have a TV appearance or live event, I definitely have to put thought and effort into a “look.”   If I had to pick one beauty item [...]
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Parent-Tested, Parent-Approved Products

By Melissa | Published: January 15, 2010
    This week I served as a spokesperson for a great organization called Parent-Tested, Parent-Approved. The great thing about this organization is that all the products are tested by parents themselves and then the winners are chosen from their honest feedback.   The items presented include:   IQAir – Health Pro Plus http://www.iqair.com PA residents purchase at Steve’s Sewing and Vacuum http://www.stevessewandvac.com   Shark [...]
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Bananas Over: Dr. Kracker

By Melissa | Published: January 11, 2010
On my recent monthly visit to Whole Foods I was shopping the produce section and a woman asked me if I wanted a free sample. I usually turn those down – as I try not to eat while shopping – but she enticed me by saying that I could eat cheese and crackers without all [...]
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Bananas Over: Holiday Gifts that Give Back (for the whole family!)

By Melissa | Published: December 2, 2009
I don’t know about you, but I do much of my holiday shopping from the comfort of my office. While I may spend a few days out there with the masses, I much prefer to take the time to search all the great deals online to find those perfect gifts. In the latest issue of Family [...]
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