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Here's our Thursday line-up
May 15th — Important info on breast cancer and African-American women, a review of "The Second Journey," the softer side of cactus in ...
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What's new this Wednesday
May 14th — Learn how to make a "pink panty pulldown" (hint: it's a cocktail), get advice on dealing with a doctor-fearing relative, ...
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Tuesday topics
May 13th — From a new Red Skirt blog to good advice on reading labels at the nursery to the cutest little boys ...
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Start your week off right
May 12th — From a tour of Athens, Greece, to a profile of a prostitute turned minister to the family conversations you should ...
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'Caring Conversations' important for families
May 12th — It's not an easy discussion to have, but we all need to be talking with our loved ones about end-of-life ...
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Happy Mother's Day, BoomerGirls!
May 11th — Enjoy some 'me' time today with great stories on finding love after loss, bathroom remodeling for every budget, a product ...
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Sink into a Saturday read-fest!
May 10th — From how to make it an 'eco-easy' Mothers Day to where to shop for the cheapest chic decor, we've got ...
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Wrap up your week with great new stories
May 9th — We're walking with a new Web site, reading about the face of Parkinson's disease, asking tough questions of our romantic ...
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Topics for your Thursday
May 8th — Travel to Palm Springs, fix common food flops, learn to detect depression and celebrate Jamie Lee's birthday, today on BoomerGirl. ...
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Stores for a wonderful Wednesday
May 7th — We've got a book review with mothers in mind, tips on what to expect with same-day surgery, a dad's perspective ...
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Tuesdays with BoomerGirl
May 6th — From dealing with life's curve balls, to an intriguing party idea with your own paparazzi, to a homecoming to Derry ...
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Mondays are for flying penguins
May 5th — From a cautionary word about health insurance and pre-existing conditions to the delightful antics of some flying, that's right, penguins, ...
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Sip the finest tequila tomorrow
May 4th — We've got suggestions for your Cinco de Mayo happy hour, "food for thought" reads, DIY xeriscaping and a unique gift ...
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Happy Naked Gardening Day, everybody!
May 3rd — We've got the John Wayne of grapes, personal shoppers for the not-so-rich, tulips galore, a new Showbiz Kid blog and, ...
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TGI Friday, girls!
May 2nd — Kick off your weekend with a sneak preview of "Girls Like Us," in our podcast with the book's author, Sheila ...
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Carole, Carly, Joni: 'Girls Like Us'
May 2nd — Carole King was married, pregnant and cranking out hit songs at age 17. Joni Mitchell gave up her baby girl ...
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May Day! May Day!
May 1st — We're celebrating the merry month of May with our two contest winners, a nostalgic look back at Topo Gigio, a ...
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Eddie, kiss me goodnight!
May 1st — The. Cutest. Mouse. Ever. That's all we need to say about Topo Gigio, the Italian, violin-playing mouse that could even ...
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The last day of April
Apr 30th — That means the end of our two contests (at 5 pm CDT today), a new Pat Detmer blog and new ...
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Topics for a Tuesday in Spring
Apr 29th — From facial rejuvenation to older workers on the firing line; from a messy garage confession to a new "Chicken Soup" ...
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Domestic abuse affects women of all ages
Apr 28th — It's a serious and widespread social problem that threatens women from all walks of life. As BoomerGirl.com managing editor Cathy ...
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What's up this fine Monday ...
Apr 28th — Beat those Monday blues with stories on sunshine-y shoes, great-fitting sports bras, a new book about kitchens and an intriguing ...
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Look what's new this Sunday
Apr 27th — From the first 'grandma' grad of Yale Med to the great comeback of the coleus to the end-all on asparagus, ...
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Settle in for a great Saturday read!
Apr 26th — We've got new beauty products, a book review, an entertaining "music" video, and some good news for cancer patients on ...
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Happy Friday! Happy stories!
Apr 25th — We're talking about women at the grill, healthy long-distance relationships, travel-themed hotels, home accents and a reader-submitted "Ode to the ...
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This is what's fresh this Thursday
Apr 24th — Take the fiber challenge, get an introduction to kugel, learn how to argue correctly and get your house mother-in-law clean ...
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This is what's fresh this Thursday
Apr 23rd — Learn why science has let insomniacs down, how to spring clean your house in 2 days, the benefits of air-chilled ...
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Happy Earth Day, everyone!
Apr 22nd — Learn how to use tough love on your closet, clean your house thoroughly in two week, de-age your face overnight ...
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Shopping for a greener, cleaner world
Apr 22nd — “Every single purchase we make has an environmental impact because the making of things uses energy and water and resources,” ...
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New week, new stories!
Apr 21st — We've got the scoop on living wills, gardening with an emphasis on color, deep spring cleaning and the power of ...
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Ahhh, it's Sunday. Time for a good read.
Apr 20th — Offered for your enjoyment: a travel story on "off the beaten path" Ireland, how to make McDreamy Wild Salmon Melts, ...
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Saturday stories and a Detmer blog
Apr 19th — Today brings stories on obsessive balding husbands, a Miami handbag designer, painting fireplace screens, a beauty product called "Orgasm" and ...
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TGIF, BoomerGirls!
Apr 18th — From boomer-friendly garden gadgets to hip hearing aids to the elegance of spring asparagus and a new Rock 'n' Roll ...
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See what's new this Thursday
Apr 17th — From an artsy trip to Door County, WI, to tips on throwing a progressive garden party, to the latest "super ...
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What's fresh this Wednesday
Apr 16th — We've got a new Carole King "Tapestry" contest, tips for getting in shape for tennis, a gardening on the roof ...
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Reweave some 'Tapestry' memories and win
Apr 16th — Every BoomerGirl has at least ONE great memory inspired by Carole King's 'Tapestry' album. Tell us yours and you might ...
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Non-taxing topics for Tuesday
Apr 15th — Today you'll find new stories on overcoming mental obstacles to sex, the best recyclable tote bags, getting stuck in air ...
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Mother of Jayhawk hero explains feeling when son hit three-pointer
Apr 14th — If you think you were nervous when Mario Chalmers released that 3-point attempt at the end of regulation last Monday ...
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Look at what's new for Monday
Apr 14th — We're kicking off the week with Trisha Yearwood's new cookbook, plans for the perfect garage sale, the 411 on hostas ...
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A smorgasbord for Sunday
Apr 13th — We've got advice for mothers of graduates, a Georgia tree canopy tour, tea for two (or 200), and a blog ...
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Here's to leisurely Saturdays
Apr 12th — Make a bird feeder from your old china. Create "the look" for less. Get the dirt on home cleaning projects. ...
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Fridays are for fresh stories and blogs
Apr 11th — From 7 tips for great relationships to the bottom line on garden tillers to a semi-creepy Web site that's weirdly ...
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What's fresh this Thursday
Apr 10th — We've got help for caregivers, the skinny on the Zumba exercise craze, a firsthand report from the Final Four and ...
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New stories and blogs for 'hump day'
Apr 9th — We've got inexpensive home improvement tips, a profile on entrepreneur extraordinaire - Kathy Ireland, a nostalgic look back at boots ...
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Tantalizing topics for Tuesday
Apr 8th — From new easy-to-grown roses to a new must-have beauty product to a fresh Blue Skirt blog on sex ed in ...
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Natural remedies help with insomnia
Apr 7th — There's nothing worse than not being able to fall asleep when you really want to. As BoomerGirl Cathy Hamilton reports, ...
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Mondays are better with "Shaft" by ukulele!
Apr 7th — You read it right - "Shaft" - that unforgettable anthem of the 70s - performed by ukuleles. And if that ...
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Sunday is for Johnny Angel
Apr 6th — We've got Shelley Fabares at her finest, divorce advice at its wisest, fitness tips at their highest...and more today! Read ...
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Stories for a leisurely Saturday
Apr 5th — From room color advice to the best volumizing mascaras to tips on keeping those lost pounds off forever, we've got ...
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Thank goodness for Friday stories!
Apr 4th — We'll tell you what 'rick-rolling' is, how long sex REALLY is supposed to last, and the true meaning of 'cupcaking'...it's ...
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