Getting in the Swim

Getting in the Swim When Is the Right Time to Start Swimming Lessons? Now! Ninety-four percent of children in households responding to a 2009 American Red Cross survey will be swimming during the summer, making swimming the most popular summertime activity among those questioned. As parents prepare for water fun, it's a great time to evaluate your family's level of comfort and confidence in and around the water and to take advantage of opportunities for you and your children to learn water safety and swimming skills. Not only can swimming lessons teach lifesaving skills -- drowning is the No. 2 cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 19 in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics -- but they also can provide opportunities for infant/parent bonding, an enjoyable physical activity and socialization with peers. While water safety and aquatics education professionals say children can start lessons as early as 6 months old, they also say it's never too late to learn... Read More You might also like Nautical/ Beach Decorating Ideas 10 Super Beauty Foods Mastering the Short Sale Catwalk to Boardwalk: 20 Hot Swim Styles This Easter, Redefine Your Egg Hunt Crack Open a New Take on an Old Tradition The Easter season wouldn’t be complete without bunnies, baskets and Easter egg hunts. The traditional Easter egg hunt is a staple for many families, but not always for those living in the city. Streets and concrete simply don't provide a ready-made environment for families wanting to hunt for edible delights outdoors. So some people must be a little more creative with egg hunts. With new takes on the old tradition, an Easter egg hunt can turn into a neighborhood party... Read More You might also like Maximize Your Mobile Experience Easy Start to an Indoor Herb Garden Put Spring on Your Plate 10 Ways to Wear a Vest

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Nautical/ Beach Decorating Ideas

Nautical/ Beach Decorating Ideas Invite the calming, breezy images of the ocean into your home with nautical and beach-themed decor. Nautical decor styles are fitting for every room of the house. Incorporate the beach theme into your home through the creative use of color, furniture and accessories. Even if you are miles from the beach, a nautical theme in your home creates a sense of relaxation through images of endless shorelines and bobbing sailboats... Read More You might also like 10 Super Beauty Foods Mastering the Short Sale Catwalk to Boardwalk: 20 Hot Swim Styles Spanish Pizza: Coca with Artichokes This Easter, Redefine Your Egg Hunt Crack Open a New Take on an Old Tradition The Easter season wouldn’t be complete without bunnies, baskets and Easter egg hunts. The traditional Easter egg hunt is a staple for many families, but not always for those living in the city. Streets and concrete simply don't provide a ready-made environment for families wanting to hunt for edible delights outdoors. So some people must be a little more creative with egg hunts. With new takes on the old tradition, an Easter egg hunt can turn into a neighborhood party... Read More You might also like Maximize Your Mobile Experience Easy Start to an Indoor Herb Garden Put Spring on Your Plate 10 Ways to Wear a Vest

In This Issue Nautical/ Beach Decorating Ideas This Easter, Redefine Your Egg Hunt   5 Ways Yellow Décor Shines Vertical Gardening 101 Splurge & Steal: Beachy Bedroom Spring Tuneup: Outdoor Appliances   5 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Online Banking Simplified Paying Off Your Plastic Ways to Avoid Home Foreclosure   Survive—and Thrive—at the Farmer's Market 3 Sweet Ways to Enjoy Rhubarb Cocktail Basics: Get Your Muddle On How to Invent Your Own Granola

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10 Super Beauty Foods

10 Super Beauty Foods Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories really are the fountain of youth, says dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, author of "The Perricone Prescription" and "The Wrinkle Cure." You need antioxidants to keep that skin of yours looking beautiful. Anti-inflammatories do just what the name implies: They fight inflammation, inside and out, and also help to keep wrinkles at bay for another day, Perricone says... Read More You might also like Mastering the Short Sale Catwalk to Boardwalk: 20 Hot Swim Styles Spanish Pizza: Coca with Artichokes Spring Cleaning Your Beauty Closet This Easter, Redefine Your Egg Hunt Crack Open a New Take on an Old Tradition The Easter season wouldn’t be complete without bunnies, baskets and Easter egg hunts. The traditional Easter egg hunt is a staple for many families, but not always for those living in the city. Streets and concrete simply don't provide a ready-made environment for families wanting to hunt for edible delights outdoors. So some people must be a little more creative with egg hunts. With new takes on the old tradition, an Easter egg hunt can turn into a neighborhood party... Read More You might also like Maximize Your Mobile Experience Easy Start to an Indoor Herb Garden Put Spring on Your Plate 10 Ways to Wear a Vest

In This Issue 10 Super Beauty Foods This Easter, Redefine Your Egg Hunt   5 Ways Yellow Décor Shines Vertical Gardening 101 Splurge & Steal: Beachy Bedroom Spring Tuneup: Outdoor Appliances   5 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Online Banking Simplified Paying Off Your Plastic Ways to Avoid Home Foreclosure   Survive—and Thrive—at the Farmer's Market 3 Sweet Ways to Enjoy Rhubarb Cocktail Basics: Get Your Muddle On How to Invent Your Own Granola

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Mastering the Short Sale

Mastering the Short Sale You Can Find a Great Deal If You Do Your Homework Patrick Butler and Jeff Detwiler are not only short-sale experts; they are also short-sale buyers. And they have a message for people looking to purchase a home by that method: Don't be afraid. Short sales can be your friend, said Butler, head of asset disposition for Foreclosure.com. They provide an opportunity to purchase homes well below their market value. There is a downside, of course: Nothing is perfect. But if buyers do their homework, they can walk into the deal with eyes wide open, knowing exactly what to expect... Read More You might also like Catwalk to Boardwalk: 20 Hot Swim Styles Spanish Pizza: Coca with Artichokes Spring Cleaning Your Beauty Closet The Cat's Away: 10 Activities for Kids on Break This Easter, Redefine Your Egg Hunt Crack Open a New Take on an Old Tradition The Easter season wouldn’t be complete without bunnies, baskets and Easter egg hunts. The traditional Easter egg hunt is a staple for many families, but not always for those living in the city. Streets and concrete simply don't provide a ready-made environment for families wanting to hunt for edible delights outdoors. So some people must be a little more creative with egg hunts. With new takes on the old tradition, an Easter egg hunt can turn into a neighborhood party... Read More You might also like Maximize Your Mobile Experience Easy Start to an Indoor Herb Garden Put Spring on Your Plate 10 Ways to Wear a Vest

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