April 30th, 2009
I just found this neat list of fun BBQ facts from Fitness magazine by following Adrienne’s twitter feed. There are no fancy recipes or grilling techniques in this article, but there are some fascinating facts and tidbits about the everyone’s favorite way to cook in the summer. For example, did you know that Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs this Memorial Day weekend? Or that 49% of grillers think it’s acceptable to bring their own sauce to a BBQ? Give this a quick read, you’re sure to find a juicy fact to throw out at your next BBQ.
If you’re on twitter, check out Adrienne at a4coverleaf, she’s posting lots of cool links to interesting Coverleaf articles!
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April 29th, 2009
The first lady has been an immediate hit on the fashion circuit and her simple and stark style has graced many magazine covers and started several fashion trends. No one can deny that Michelle Obama’s sense of style has made a big impact, and this month’s issue of More provides plenty of details about the Secrets of Michelle Obama’s Style.
It’s not just her sleeveless dresses that have been making a fashion statement. This article describes how a big part of Obama’s style come from the way she makes the most of outfits that have simple silhouettes in eye-popping colors. She’s been aided by her designer friend, Maria Pinto, who created many of her most striking campaign dresses. Read about how the first lady maintains her sense of style by clicking on the image below.
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April 28th, 2009
The latest issue of SchoolArts has some great ideas for educational craft projects to do with kids. I especially liked the Early Childhood Studio Lesson called Going Buggy about creating bugs out of nails and clay. It’s such a simple task but can result in colorful and playful bugs, and can help to teach your young ones about visualizing symmetry and the basic body parts of insects.
SchoolArts is packed full of educational resources and is one of the publications that is available completely for free on Coverleaf. Check it out!
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April 24th, 2009
When you buy a PC it usually comes just with the Windows operating system and not much else. In order to get productive you’ll need to install some applications, and this month’s issue of Maximum PC offers up a list of 32 essential applications that would be good to have on just about any system. Because They’re Freaking Awesome provides detailed descriptions of the recommended programs, along with URLs for each one.
Most of the programs on the list are free so there’s not much risk in giving them a try. And you can take advantage of reading this on Coverleaf with our active links, which means you can click directly through to any of the programs that interest you. You’ll be downloading in no time!
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April 23rd, 2009
This month’s issue of Ladies’ Home Journal has a timely and important article on how to Save Yourself from Skin Cancer. Where I live the sun has just started making itself felt in a big way, and we’ve pulled out the sunscreen for daily application for us and the kids.
This article emphasizes the seriousness of the growing skin cancer problem — one million new skin cancer cases will be diagnosed next year in the U.S.! With 90 percent of those being sun-related, it’s no surprise that most experts are advising daily and heavy use of sunscreen products. And while many doctors will tell you to use sunscreen year-round, it’s not your imagination that they’re needed more in the summer time. Studies show that UVA and UVB rays can be up to three times stronger in the summer than in winter months. So it’s a good idea to get in the habit of applying a sunscreen daily now, before the summer months bring the strongest rays.
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April 22nd, 2009
Happy Earth Day! We’ve got lots of great green magazines and articles at Coverleaf, and here’s just a few to whet your appetite. Save some trees and start reading your print magazines online today at Coverleaf!
Check out these earth-friendly pet products for $20 or less from Family Circle.
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Get 5 tips on ways to make your garden ‘greener’ (in more than one way!) from Midwest Living.
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Green your bedroom with these earth-friendly finds from Women’s Health.
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April 21st, 2009
Slow-cooker meals can be easy and delicious. If you find yourself pressed for time or just looking for that great slow-roasted flavor, get out your Crock Pot and give Slow-Cooker Suppers a read. With recipes like Southwestern Steak Roll-Ups and Italian Pork Chops, you quickly realize there is no limit to what kind of dishes can be made in a slow-cooker. These recipes look easy and healthy, which is what I’ve come to expect from Diabetic Living. I’m looking forward to giving them a try.
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April 20th, 2009
The latest issue of Inc. Magazine reveals some strategies for thriving even in these difficult economic times. In the article, In Times Like These You Get a Chance to Show Your Strength, best-selling business author Jim Collins looks at what we might expect to happen over the next 30 years, and how to profit from it.
Collins points out that lean economic times force entrepreneurs to put their best efforts forward, and create businesses that can emerge as strong enterprises as the economy improves. If you think hard economic times means the end of creative entrepreneurship, think again and give this article a read.
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April 17th, 2009
Adrienne is finding some great articles in Coverleaf publications, like this one from Better Homes and Gardens on flowers and children. Many kids love flowers and working in the garden, so if Spring is springing up where you live, planting flowers with the family could be a great way to spend the afternoon.
Flower Children identifies a bunch of kid-friendly plants and flowers to spruce up your yard, and shows which ones will be quick sprouters, crowd pleasers, or attract birds and butterflies. Along with simple planting instructions, all you’ll need besides this article to get going are some seeds or sprouts.
The best way to keep tabs on all the neat Coveleaf articles Adrienne is finding is by following her on twitter. You can find her there at a4coverleaf.
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April 15th, 2009
This month’s issue of Pregnancy has a great article on how expecting moms can use technology to ease some of the traditional burdens of being pregnant. Is That a Contraction or Just a Twitter offers up nine easy-to-follow, must do technology projects - one for each month of your pregnancy.
From following your baby’s in-utero development, to keeping close tabs on what you should and shouldn’t be eating, to updating friends and family about the status of your pregnancy via online tools like blogs, Facebook and twitter, there’s a wealth of ways that today’s technology can help out during this special time.
Speaking of twitter, Adrienne from our Coverleaf team is now on twitter! You can keep tabs on all the latest Coverleaf news and see what cool articles Adrienne is finding on Coverleaf by following her on twitter — she’s a4coverleaf.
Pregnancy is one of the titles that is available completely for free on Coverleaf to all readers. Check it out!
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