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Living your life right is about becoming a better you. And who doesn’ t want to aspire to be better—in virtually every aspect of life? W elcome to LiveWell, your source for getting more out of life. As a member of this exciting network, you can feel good, look good, and live right, and do it all for much less.

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The Streets of San Francisco: A Walking TourSan Francisco’s legend-filled streets providemiles of calf-stretching vistas!

A Taste of NorthernCalifornia’s Wine CountryVineyard hopping through the state’s premierviticultural region.

Chicken Piccata RecipeMake delicious, tender chicken using a hint ofa fine Napa Valley white wine.

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The simplicity of nature in all its beauty istruly a sight to behold. Think of majesticmountains, pink heather growing wild formiles—an uninhabited territory, a beautifullandscape. Rugged, handsome, timeless,and graceful: words don’t even do itjustice. Dip your feet into the earth andtake in the incredible air. Can you justimagine yourself surrounded by the naturalelements every day, in your own home? For those of you who have not considered

using ceramic tile, there is somewhat of atile renaissance movement going on rightnow, and it’s all inspired by nature. Andthe possibilities have never been greaterthan they are right now.

Bring the outside in with stone- and wood-inspired ceramic tile, ideal materials forthose who want the aesthetics and charm ofthe natural element, but also want the easeof care, durability, long life, and germ-resistance that tile offers.

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bathroom. Tile is not as expensive anddoesn’t require the constant upkeep ofwood. And, as an added benefit, ceramictile is an excellent heat conductor thatmaintains its temperature when used withradiant heating systems.

In the South, where moisture is an issue,wood-inspired ceramic is perfect. Wood canbe damaged by sunlight, but tile holds up,so you can have the desired wood lookwithout having to worry about warping,shifting, insects or refinishing.

Wood-inspired tiles from Tile of Spainbranded manufacturers are anenvironmentally conscious way of attainingexotic wood looks such as wengé andmerbau as well as more common species,such as oak, maple, and beech. The newwood-inspired ceramic tile is so close to theoriginal that to see it, touch it or even towalk on it will make you question whetherit is wood or ceramic.

The Habitania Series from Azulev offers thecolors roble (oak), natural cerezo (cherry)and wengé (tropical timber from Africa).Special pieces including skirting, borders,and tacos are also available. This tile canbe used on walls and floors.

When considering using stone or wood foryour home, consider ceramic tile that isinspired by these materials. Ceramic tileoffers unique benefits to make your life and family more comfortable.

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For those loved ones who treasure the simplejoys of tending their gardens, who getsatisfaction from staying at home andcaring for its exterior and who thrive on thefresh air and physical activity of yard work,here are some great year-round gift ideas.

A new garden kit or tool set will givegarden enthusiasts something to lookforward to once warm weather arrives.And while your gardening loved one will likely be thankful for any gift you give, they will be sure to notice and appreciate the extra thought you put into giving a gift you know they will trulyuse and love. For beautiful, functional, andspecialty gardening-related product ideas,just go to www.plowhearth.com, whereyou’ll find everything from gardeningwhimsy to bird feeders to patio furniture.

The gardening enthusiast in your life willappreciate a beautiful gardening gift set,interesting planters, or a floral duvet quiltto bring the outside indoors. Anything thatwould enrich your loved one’s favoritehobby would be a truly cherished gift.

Some other gift ideas your gardening lovedone is sure to enjoy include (or if thatperson is you, drop a few hints aroundbirthdays and anniversaries):

And don’t leave kids out of the fun.Children love playing in the dirt, andgardening is becoming more and morepopular with the younger set. Justremember to educate them about thedifference between flowers and weeds! A variety of gardening-for-children books can also be fun and entertaining gifts when not actually in the garden.

■ A subscription to a gardening magazine■ A gardening book or books about plants■ Gardening gloves (gardeners can always

use extra pairs)■ Garden clogs■ Potted plants■ Seeds or bulbs to be planted at

a later time■ Garden chairs or accessories■ And, last but not least, a promise to lend

a helping hand when gardening seasonrolls around.

More Americans than everare getting their handsdirty and discovering thebenefits of gardening.

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History of ChocolateChocolate is thought to have become mainstream in the 14th century by the Aztecs, who used cacao beans to producea hot, frothy drink known today as hot chocolate—thedelicious drink with the desirable flavor. Chocolate is madefrom the fermented, roasted, and ground beans taken fromthe pod of the tropical cacao tree, first cultivated by theOlmec Indians in 1500 B.C.

FAMOUS CHOCOLATE MAKERS:

1852 - Italian chocolatier Domingo Ghirardelli founded his chocolate company in San Francisco.

1868 - John Cadbury mass-marketed the first boxes ofchocolate candies.

1879 - Daniel Peter and Henri Nestlé joined together to form the Nestlé Company.

1879 - Rodolphe Lindt of Berne, Switzerland, produced a more smooth and creamy chocolate that melted on the tongue.

1920 - H. Teller Archibald opened the first Fannie May shopon 11 N. LaSalle St. in Chicago.

1922 - Harry London founded Harry London Candies inCanton, Ohio.

1926 - Belgian chocolatier Joseph Draps starts the GodivaCompany to compete with Hershey’s and Nestle’s in the American market.

Chocolate, known to some as the “Love Chemical,”releases endorphins in the brain and gives us mood-lifting effects, making its luscious taste even harder for us to resist!

Deciding what to buy someone you love can be overwhelming to say the least! Chocolate serves so many purposes, especially as awonderful gift—and not just on Valentine’s Day! It is the absoluteperfect treat Monday through Friday and everything in between. Ifdelicious treats are what you crave, Fannie May has many premiumchocolates to choose from, for any occasion.

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on popcorn, flowers, even fresh-baked desserts—you’re sure to findsomething special for someone you love.

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Chocolate 101Truffles, bonbons, chocolate bars, chocolate lava cake, mud pie,chocolate ice cream… Chocolate commonly comes in different formsthat are used to produce these rich concoctions we crave.

DARK CHOCOLATE A more bitter tasting chocolate. Also known as thehealthy chocolate due to the antioxidants it contains, which are said toaid in the reduction of blood pressure.

MILK CHOCOLATE Chocolate liquor with extra cocoa butter, sugar, milkand vanilla added. By far, the most popular form of chocolate. It is forthe most part an eating chocolate.

WHITE CHOCOLATE Technically isn’t really chocolate, according to theFood and Drug Administration, and has no real guidelines for itscomposition. It is primarily made of cocoa butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla.

UNSWEETENED OR BAKING CHOCOLATE This is simply cooled, hardenedchocolate liquor. This is primarily used as an ingredient in recipes. Y ouwould never want to eat this like a candy bar! Semi-sweet chocolate isalso used mostly in recipes, like chocolate chip cookies. It has extracocoa butter and sugar added.

CHOCOLATE LIQUOR All chocolate is derived from the liquid form ofchocolate. It’s what is added to or taken from the liquor that producesthe different forms.


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Chocolate bars, ice creams, cookies, cakes, pies, chocolate mousse, and more—Americans consume about 10 pounds ofchocolate in one year; the Swiss eat about 22 pounds a y ear!

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with, we got more space. We started outliving in a 700-square-foot condo, whichcould have been cozy if we could havegotten rid of half the contents. Instead, wegot rid of the condo. We moved to a housethree times the size of our condo, and I’vebeen in heaven ever since.

Now that I have more space, I also havemore patience. A pile is not quite asoverwhelming as it used to be. A box ofchildhood toys can be placed in the atticinstead of a corner of the living room. Ifhe wants to hang onto every T-shirt fromlittle league to his beer league from lastsummer, who am I to argue?

Yeah, right. You think I’m going to let himget off that easy? The attic is filling up fast!And as our family grows, so will ourpossessions. Besides, I understand that noteveryone has the luxury of space so I’mhere to help. But where to begin?

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Treasure versus trash — there’s nobetter time to decide what’s what.You’ll make more room, andperhaps even a few dollars.

I meant what I said that sunny November daytwo years ago… through good times and bad,sickness and health, and piles of “memories”everywhere. Okay, so the piles of junk, ahem,I mean, treasures, weren’t part of our vows,but maybe they should have been.

I admit it. I am a neat freak. I like thingssimple, uncluttered, clean. So, how exactlydo you make it work when you’re marriedto someone who thinks the shriveled upboutonniere he wore at a wedding fouryears ago belongs on top of his dresser?This is the same person who dove acrossthe floor to keep me from throwing away apen that was out of ink simply because itwas from one of the colleges he applied to.

These are true stories, I swear. And thereare a hundred more where they came from.The good news is, there is hope. Whetheryou’re the “clutterbug” or the “neat freak,”there is a way to make it work. To start

I love him, I do.

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First, pick a part of the house to work on.Are you ready to tackle the attic, or is thecloset a more pressing matter? Once youdecide, be sure to set aside plenty of timefor this project. Depending on the severityof the situation, you may need anywherefrom a few hours to a few days.

Now comes the hard part. How do youknow what to keep? Unfortunately, that’s adecision you have to make. But let me saythis. There’s no reason to throw away thefamily albums, but if it’s the note that Janepassed you in eighth grade asking if you likedDennis, and you don’t remember Dennis, orJane for that matter, why hold onto it?

If, like me, it’s your spouse who can’t partwith anything, try boxing up things they saythey can’t part with and leave them for aperiod of time. If they don’t miss them, aftersay 6 months, do they really need them?Chances are, they’ll be so pleased with theadditional space and organization, they’ll be okay with getting rid of a few things. Now is also a great time to get creative.Remember those T-shirts collected over thelast 30 years? Why not turn them into aquilt? It’s a great way for him to hold ontohis cherished memories, and for you to turn a few boxes of “junk” into somethinguseful. And if you don’t already know howto quilt, it’s a great opportunity to learn.

You can also turn that box ofmiscellaneous pictures into a collage. Or take a box of knick-knacks from anevent and arrange them in a shadow box to display in your living room.

And if all else fails, how about turningthe decluttering into a friendlycompetition? Perhaps you can see whocan get the most money for their things.That way, not only do you end up richer ,but you get bragging rights too.

Not very creative? That’s okay. Certainlyyou appreciate the value of a dollar.Perhaps money is your motivation. Wouldyou or your spouse be more willing to partwith items if you got money in return?How about unloading those mint conditionplatform shoes at a tag sale? If that’ s toomuch work, consider selling some largeritems on an online auction site. You caneven vow to use all the money forsomething you can enjoy together—perhaps that long-overdue vacation you’vebeen saving for.

Keep in mind, donations can be profitablefor you as well. You won’t necessarily getcash in your pocket, but you can get agreat tax deduction—and we can all useone of those. Besides, wouldn’t you ratherpass these things along to someone whocan use them now, rather than hold ontothem just in case you decide you need thema few years down the road? And just thinkof that warm, fuzzy feeling you’ll get fromknowing you’ve helped someone in need.

And if all else fails, how about turning thedecluttering into a friendly competition?

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Organizationalsimplicity is aharmonious home

Perhaps you can see who can get the mostmoney for their things. That way, not onlydo you end up richer, but you get braggingrights, too.

Okay, so you’ve found the motivation rightfor you. You’ve determined which items aretrash and which are treasures; now it’s timeto organize. Get yourself to your favorite“everything store” and purchase somesturdy plastic bins in a variety of sizes. Ifthis stuff is worth keeping, it’s worth storingit properly. Get a big roll of masking tapeand a large black marker so you can label

all the containers. If this sounds rathersimple, that’s because it is. The hard part is done. You’ve found your motivation andmade the difficult decisions about what tokeep. Now you just need to add a littlesweat and muscle and you’re done!

Please keep in mind, you can help pack ratsorganize, but you can never change themcompletely. You can beg and plead for themto part with their childhood treasures, butsometimes it’s easier to just pack up thosememories, label the box, and get on withyour life. Good luck!

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