From the daily archives:

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Want to get in shape for swimsuit season?

by Gabrielle on March 3, 2010

Grab a pen!  The American Heart Association found that of the 69% of women who set an exercise goal in past 12 months, just 22% achieved it. So, what did the successful women do that the others didn’t? Nope, they didn’t hire a pricey personal trainer. They simply wrote down their goals, used calendars to manage their time and tracked their progress with paper charts and online trackers.

Tip: The longer you stick to your routine, the easier it gets! About half of women who fail at their exercise goal stop trying after just two months while those who are more successful stick it out for at least six months.

Be a lifesaver: Host a CPR party

by Gabrielle on March 3, 2010

Imagine you’re out on a mani/pedi date with your BFF when, in between coats of Lickable Pink, she suddenly slumps to the floor and stops breathing. Can you remember enough CPR training you learned from Girl Scouts mumble-mumble years ago to save her life?

Why risk it? Invite your friends and family over and get a refresher course right at home using the Family & Friends CPR Anytime kit from the American Heart Association. Each kit contains an inflatable mannequin, practice lungs and an instructional DVD that shows you the basics of CPR. An accompanying booklet explains how to perform CPR on babies and what to do for a choking victim. [more…]

5 easy steps to getting on a reality TV show

by Gabrielle on March 3, 2010

Dream of starring on America’s Got Talent, Top Chef, The Bachelor or The Amazing Race? Getting on these and other reality TV shows is easier than you think, says television producer and reality TV expert Donna Michelle Anderson (aka DMA), author of The Show Starter™ Reality TV Made Simple System. Here are her 5 tips to snagging a spot on your favorite reality program: [more…]