Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Can women be true friends?

With all the discussion in the HHC forums over the past five years, more than marriage, more than children, the subject of ‘girlfriends’ comes up over and over. Making friends is hard for housewives and keeping them is even harder. Why? Why are women so hard on each other? Just look at the Housewives television series on Bravo. These women are crazy. Friends one minute, stabbing each other in the back the next. The New York series just started. The promo for the show each woman said the same thing, ‘Is she my friend? Does she have my back?’ I thought it was pathetic that each of these women well into their thirties and forties were so insecure. They all have the best of everything.

All these housewives on these shows sporting their fancy watches and living in big houses, are desperate to feel truly loved by a female friend. It’s the kind of thing you yearn for even if you have the best marriage. Someone you can chit chat with during the day on the phone. Someone you can stroll the mall with. Someone you can call at three AM when you need to take your children to the hospital. How many 3am girls do you have? That is how I judge a real friendship. Who can you call in the middle of the night? Who can you drop your kids off in a pinch? Who can you trust? Who has your back?

There is a book that one of my friends is reading, ‘Tripping the Prom Queen.’ In it women tell their girlfriend horror stories. One women was so traumatized by the ‘bleached blonde skinny girl’ in high school that she is still isn’t over it even though she is married and her life is considered successful. Another woman admits that deep down she has hated her best friend of 20 years. The author suggests that true friendship just cannot exist among women. I think that is crap!

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News & Information

Prepare for another attack Prepare for another attack

Al Qaeda can be expected to attempt an attack on the United States in the next three to six months. Are we stocked with food, water, batteries, cash and an emergency plan in case of another attack? Check out this article >>  Read More →

How to Keep a New Year’s Resolution How to Keep a New Year’s Resolution

By Steve Siebold Have you ever had January 1st role around and been steadfast on a resolution for the coming year, only to have broken it by February? Have you ever considered that this could reflect a lack of mental toughness on your part? Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking, getting organized or climbing out of debt, everyone CAN obtain... [Read more >>]

Do your kids snack too much? Do your kids snack too much?

Do your kids snack all day? A New York Times article says our children want the snacks instead of the meals. What can you do to help them change this habit? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/20/dining/20gusti.html  Read More →

Marriage & Parenting

Happy or Hopeless Housewives Happy or Hopeless Housewives

Are we Happy or Hopeless Housewives? There is a strong Mind and Body connection. Stress can be one of the strongest health hazards. Keep reading for tips on dealing with stress and learning to love yourself. Girls, I have a problem. I am constantly stressed and worried. Oddly enough, not about myself, but about how there are other housewives out... [Read more >>]

Secrets girls keep Secrets girls keep

Do You Know Someone with a Secret? This book is for every girl with a secret, which pretty much means every one. Our secrets help us, hurt us, and sometimes even haunt us beyond high school. Secrets like: I hate the way I look. My boyfriend yells at me. I’m cheating my way through chemistry. I lost my virginity and regret it. I sent a text message... [Read more >>]

A Love Letter to your honey… A Love Letter to your honey…

There is nothing more romantic and FREE than writing a romantic letter to your honey. If you feel ’strange’ about this you can simply list all the wonderful attributes your mate possesses. This can be a bullet list. You are a great mom. You are an amazing woman. You have made me so happy, etc. Or you can write a letter about your lives together... [Read more >>]

Recipes & Tips

MYO Baby Food MYO Baby Food

Control what goes into your baby’s food by making homemade baby food in your own kitchen. It is easier than you might think. Baked Apples Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., then wash and core apples. Wrap each apple in a square of aluminum foil, and seal tightly. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, testing with a fork for desired softness. Remove foil, skin,... [Read more >>]

Cooking on a budget Cooking on a budget

Until recently I took what we at for granted. I went to the grocery store and bought what I wanted. Now with the recession I am cutting back. I normally spend about $250 a week on groceries. I have a family of four. A big burly guy, a cute petite hottie mom, and two children. I think I can spend less on food. And that is my challenge. Beginning this... [Read more >>]

How to buy organic How to buy organic

Written by Happy Housewife Beth Organics have become such an important part of so many peoples lives, making them so much more available than ever before. For those who are still unsure of what organic foods are all about, here is some basic information that may make it easier to choose the organic section in your grocery store the next time you do... [Read more >>]

Cleaning & Organization

Spring Cleaning 101 Spring Cleaning 101

It may still be snowing out, but now is the time to sit down and write out your spring cleaning check list. What kind of schedule will you have? Do you want to do it in one week? One month? Make your schedule now. Also a list of supplies you may need, and any organizational items that will make your home more streamlined. Here is a simple list of chores... [Read more >>]

Make your own cleaners Make your own cleaners

Making your own cleaners is the best way to clean on a dime – if you have a few simple “ingredients” in your home, you can make everything you need to keep everything sparkling and fresh, and it won’t break the bank!  Here are a few recipes that you will want to make sure and have in your card file.  If you have your own, let... [Read more >>]

Lasagna Gardening Lasagna Gardening

Written by Amy Grisak Lasagna gardening sounds delicious just from the name, but it’s a great term for what others call “sheet composting” or composting in layers. In the end, it’s a fantastic method to create highly productive soil without much effort. The name is from the book Lasagna Gardening by Patricia Lanza. The beauty of this technique... [Read more >>]

Health & Nutrition

Spring fitness tips Spring fitness tips

From Workout Essentials to Pantry Purges, Founder Lisa Druxman Advises on Shaping up for the Season At the first signs of spring, many new moms will emerge from their winter hibernation ready to resume outdoor workouts and reverse recent indulgences in cold-weather comfort foods. But a foray into post-baby fitness following a seasonal hiatus does require... [Read more >>]

Fitness tips for exhausted moms Fitness tips for exhausted moms

We sat on the couch together, I was exhausted and he was too. At three AM my baby finally went to sleep. As I lay there wondering if he would wake coughing again. I pondered how I would make it through the week. Life in our house can come to a quick standstill when one of the kids is sick. Any Mom you talk to knows the exhaustion that comes from sleepless... [Read more >>]

Step outside Step outside

The sun is peaking around the corner and for some of us it’s already here. You know what that means girls, get outside! Take your baby or your dogs for a walk. Get your hubby out there too. The beautiful sunlight and fresh air will benefit your health. An hours exposure to the sunlight every day will help stabilize your serotonin levels. This... [Read more >>]

Budgeting & Work at Home

Effective Allowance Effective Allowance

Written by: Anton Simunovic Developing healthy money habits early on can set your child’s financial compass for life. Parents are best able to encourage financial self-reliance in their children by paying them an allowance – as long as it’s implemented effectively. Anton Simunovic, Founder & CEO of ThreeJars.com leads the way with a site... [Read more >>]

Affordable Valentines Affordable Valentines

By Dina Isola Making Valentine’s Day special doesn’t have to break the bank. If actions speak louder than words, you can make a statement this Valentine’s Day without spending a dime. Here are some of my favorite ways to say “I love you.” Make his favorite dinner. Put the kids to bed, light candles and put on soft music.... [Read more >>]

Marriage & Money: Learning to get along Marriage & Money: Learning to get along

By Dina Isola If fighting about money has become a ritual in your household, you are not alone. Money is a leading cause of tension between couples. Before it goes too far, realize that you both have control of the situation. These steps can help you work together to fix your differences: Know both of your money personalities and create a plan/budget... [Read more >>]

Beauty & Fashion

Help for oily hair Help for oily hair

Q: My 9 year old daughter has oily hair. I try and only bathe the girls every other day, but with her, it has to be every day because her hair just gets gross! Is there any product geared towards kids with oily hair? A: Surprisingly, the answer is to wash her hair less. Wash her hair once a week until the pH balance is corrected. This could... [Read more >>]

Give up shopping Give up shopping

What do you think? Can you give up shopping for a year? No? Me either. How about 6 months or even one month? To me it seems impossible. Sad, I know, but there is something about the thrill of finding a new top that is flattering and fun that just keeps me hunting down the latest and greatest. Honestly, I tire quickly of my wardrobe and adding a new... [Read more >>]

Dangers of wrinkle treatments Dangers of wrinkle treatments

We all know that looks can be deceiving, and who says it’s not right to spruce yourself up every once in a while? Well sure, as long as it’s natural because a now common procedure is causing deaths in the US! Recently 16 people have died from Botox injections that spread to the rest of their body. In addition to the 16 that lost their lives... [Read more >>]