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Finding Fitness In Stability — And Vice Versa

TRENDSPOTTING | by MOLLY MARTIN
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING still seems to be driving a lot of new equipment in the fitness world, and for good reasons:

Many folks find that integrating exercises that strengthen core abdominal and back muscles can help recovery from old injuries and prevention of new ones.

Movements that mimic the constant fluctuation between stability and [...]

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5 Moms, 5 Great Ideas And A Week Of Swapping Kids

Moms band together to entertain their girls and reward themselves.

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The Great (Really, Great) Outdoors

Glamping — glamorous camping — offers plenty of options for not-so-rustic women.

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Model Homes

Model homes — the tiny kind — have escaped the housing slump.

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Creating Your Own Sparkle

Carbonate your own water for convenience and environmental friendliness.

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Living On The Floor

Living on the floor has become trendy, with high-design furnishings to match.

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The ‘New’ Sweeteners

Two ‘new’ natural sweeteners show some promise.

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Cape Fear

A few tips to bear in mind when wearing a cape.

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What’s The Hook?

There’s no hang-up in finding great hooks to fit your needs and style.

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Metaphor Is The Message

TRENDSPOTTING | by ROBIN AVNI
SAY THANK YOU to “High School Musical” 1, 2 or 3, sing out and rejoice for “Glee” or tap a polished toe in appreciation for “So You Think You Can Dance?”: The whole country has found a song in their heart and has begun a dramatic shift from star-obsession to embracing [...]

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