Want whiter teeth?  Check out Ch-Ch-Changes, from More Magazine for tips on how to get the sparkle back.  What do dentists say works best - don’t use a brush with medium or hard bristles - it wears down the enamel on your teeth faster.  Use a brush with soft bristles or an electric toothbrush instead.  Avoid the store bought whiteners, and instead whiten your teeth at the dentist.  It can be expensive, but the treatments that dentists use can speed up the whitening to take only about an hour.  Also check out More’s shopping list for things to buy to easily improve your smile in no time.

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Easy Teeth Whiteners

Try this recipe for Mac ‘n’ Cheese from Family Circle - it uses 3 cheeses and is extra rich and creamy.  Eat it for a side dish to a meal or an entire meal in itself - either way it’s a definite crowd pleaser!  How can you not love this tasty blend of Cheddar, Gruyere and Asiago?  It’s music to a cheese lovers ears!  Get the recipe here.

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Mac & Cheese

Go inside the First Kitchen with this article from Men’s Health.  The White House Garden is the source of food for not only the First Family, but also a local soup kitchen in the area and an educational tool for children.  The garden is home to hundreds of different types of produce - from tomatoes and herbs to peppers and greens, all which make the food served up in the White House some of the freshest around.  The White House Chef, Sam Kass, is an advocate for healthy eating, and his philosophy of simple foods can be flavorful and delicious is not lost on the First Family.  To see what Kass is cooking up in the kitchen, read Real Food.

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Inside the First Kitchen

Check out these One-Dish Dinners from Family Fun.  Gone are the days of sides of veggies, now we can put everything in one dish and enjoy!  With the Stuffed Crust Veggie Pie, you can get your dairy fix with all the gooey cheese on top and baked into the crust, and your veggies right on top of the pizza.  Pizza is always a crowd pleaser, so there will be no problem serving this one!  Also featured is White Chili with Chicken - that can be made in 30 minutes or less with leftover chicken.  This recipe gets its delicious flavors from the white beans and corn inside the chili, the yummy chicken folded in and the cheese melted on top.

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One-Dish Dinners

Love gourmet meals but hate spending the day preparing them? From Chicken Palliard to Mustard-Crusted Salmon, these dishes might sound like a lot of work, but with these quick tips from Men’s Health, you’ll be on your way to eating like a king in no time. Also, remember that you don’t always need to follow the recipe exactly. Get the basics down and then substitute - it’s innovation in the kitchen that really makes a good cook. Click here for more details.

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Gourmet Meals, Fast

Want your kids to start eating healthier?  Well, then it’s time to start teaching healthy eating habits at home.  Brian Wansink, Ph.D., talks about all the subtle ways to get your kids to eat better in this article Teach Healthy Eating at Home.  First step is to not ask questions - meaning if your child wants a drink, bring them water, and bring them a big glass of it in hopes that they’ll drink more since they were given a bigger portion.  The same goes true for fruits and veggies - give your child a bigger portion, then they’ll be more likely to eat more of them.  Just the opposite is true for other snack foods that you’d rather get your child to eat less of - put things in a smaller  bowl and fill it to the top, then they will be less likely to want more.  Read on for more of Dr. Wansink’s tips on getting your kids into good eating habits early.

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TEACH YOUR KIDS TO TRY (AND LOVE) HEALTHY FOODS

Women’s Health sat down with Michelle Obama and talked about everything from her family’s healthy eating habits to her fabulously buff arms (and yes, they got the secret!) in What Michelle Wants.  Eating dinner as a family, restricting TV and computer privileges for her daughters and encouraging her daughters to do something for themselves, not for anyone else, is the way she and the President do it.  But what guilty pleasures, if any, does the First Lady have?  French Fries - she says she could eat them for every meal!  Eating right and exercising regularly are a few other things she does to keep up her killer figure - and are values she and the President are instilling in their daughters at a young age.

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Michelle Obama Talks to WH

Want to give your child a room they will love, but also a room they can grow up in and not feel like they’ve grown out of it? Learn from Gabrielle Blair how to turn your kids baby space into a big kid room.  This article, Room to Grow, will teach you all the basics of creating an easy to adapt to room - by starting simple.  Painting the room a neutral color instead of a bright pink or blue will all for easy changes later.  Another way to create new versions of the room is to use “salon-style” wall art, so you can start with a few framed things, and grow the collection as your child grows - even framing baby blankets!

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ROOM TO GROW

Involved in planning a wedding for a friend - yet have no idea where to start?  Well, pre-wedding festivities don’t have to be boring and traditional, take a peek at these tips from Tulsa People Weddings - Let the Showers Begin - and find out creative ways to spice up that shower you are dreading.  Whether you pick a theme (think culinary, or date nite) or give the groom a shower as well, there’s something here for everyone - and every budget as well!  There are great tips on bachelor and bachelorette parties, from the very small and intimate to the all-out elaborate.  So next time you’re involved in pre-nuptial festivities, don’t worry, Tulsa People Weddings has got you covered!

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Let the showers begin

Love scrapbooking but hate spending all the money on specialty items?  Well, use these 50 Thrifty Scrapbooking Tips and you’ll be saving money and making beautiful pages at the same time!  Whether you use ticket stubs and other free items you pick up on your travels to fill the pages or using free catalogs for inspiration and patterns, there are plenty of ways to save some dough while your working.  There are plenty of tips and you’ll be sure to find something new - something that will save you time and money in the future!

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50 Thrifty Scrapbooking Tips