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Smart Living: Homemade beauty secrets

Get Hollywood glam without leaving your home in this edition of "Smart Living."

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12:43 PM

Smart Living: Beat the sniffling season with a cold, flu quiz

From sniffles to stuffiness to nausea, we’re all under attack during cold and flu season. Can you protect yourself with old wives’ tales? Old wives’ tales have been passed on for generations.

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Updated 02/02/2012 02:48 PM

Smart Living: What to buy online

Do you have leftover holiday cash? Before you click to purchase, here's a look at where to splurge and what to delete off your virtual shopping carts.

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Updated 01/30/2012 10:02 AM

Smart Living: One shot for a healthy life

Are you afraid of needles? Well, that’s no excuse. Here are the top vaccines you should think twice about skipping.

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Updated 01/26/2012 08:56 AM

Smart Living: Tips to help you lose 10 pounds, gain 10 years

Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, and while a fourth of resolutions don’t make it past the first week, dropping 10 pounds can increase your health by reducing your risk for stroke, bladder and breast cancer.

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Updated 01/23/2012 09:51 AM

Smart Living: Targeting Tots

Child identity theft occurs when a child’s identity is used by another person for the imposter’s personal gain.

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Updated 01/19/2012 09:09 AM

Smart Living: Stick to those New Year's resolutions

When the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve, one in three people had at least one thing on their minds: a new year’s resolution. Whether it’s losing weight or finally cleaning out your closet, before you run around congratulating yourself, here are some ways to make sure your resolution keeps on giving.

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01/16/2012 02:54 PM

Smart Living: Chill your heating bill

Stay warm this winter without burning all your cash. We have some toasty tips for you in this edition of Smart Living.

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Updated 01/12/2012 11:57 AM

Smart Living: Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects

On the second Saturday of each month, a group of women gathers to make a difference in their community by engaging in an activity called “Swoopin.” Find out more in this edition of “Smart Living.”

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01/09/2012 02:20 PM

Smart Living: Turning grease into fuel

The combination of winter months and a bad economy makes it tough for many families to heat their homes, but one young teen has created a program using cooking oil to help.

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Updated 01/05/2012 09:48 AM

Smart Living: App keeps track of blood alcohol content

Many drinkers know it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content over .08 percent, but most have no way of accurately knowing if they’ve gone over, until now. At least one app aims to take the guess work out of your drinking.

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01/02/2012 04:09 PM

Smart Living: Waiting for the best online deals

You may want to wait a day or two to make your next big online purchase. Learn what days of the week present the best online prices in this edition of "Smart Living."

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12/29/2011 02:46 PM

Smart Living: The benefits of candy

Learn more about some of the positive effects all of that holiday candy can have in this edition of "Smart Living."

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12/26/2011 05:36 PM

Smart Living: Meet the parents

The holidays are already stressful, but nothing says pressure like meeting your significant others' parents for the first time.

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12/18/2011 01:43 PM

Smart Living: Perks of plastic

With the tough economy, many holiday shoppers are ditching the cards and heading to the malls with cash in hand to avoid racking up credit card bills. Learn how to stay protected in this edition of “Smart Living.”

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12/18/2011 01:39 PM

Smart Living: Truth warriors

After 100 days of being held captive in Iran, Roxana Saberi now writes and speaks out about prisoners of conscience in Iran.

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Updated 12/15/2011 10:45 AM



Every Monday and Thursday YNN's Jennifer Borget offers lifestyle reports that help families make decisions about careers, finances, nutrition, fitness and parenting with our Smart Living.