During our Embarrassing Question today, Melanie wrote in about her menopausal mom and how she is suffering.  We got so MANY phone calls, with a lot talking about natural remedies for menopause. 

Couple of things I learned about menopause...

1.  Diet and Exercise make a BIG difference!

2.  HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy isn't a viable option for every woman

3.  Perimenopause is very real and difficult and can start in your 30's or 40's

4.  Estroven works wonders for many women!

Hopefully this will help you too.  As always, feel free to send us your EQ.

Melissa

How Fattening Is Your Favorite Halloween Candy

Twizzlers Snack Size - 133 calories/1 gram fat

2 Charms Blow Pops - 120 calories

Butterfinger Snack Size - 100 calories/4 grams of fat

M&M Peanut Fun Size - 110 calories

M&M Fun Size - 100 calories

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup - 80 calories/4.5 grams fat

Milky Way Snack Size - 77 calories/3 grams fat

Snickers Snack Size - 72 calories/4 grams of fat

 2 Dum Dum Suckers - 51 calories

 Smarties - 25 calories per roll

 Happy Halloween!!

With the economic news looking somewhat bleak, everyone is looking to save money. Babies born last year will cost their middle income parents $204,060 by the age of 18.

 Here are a few tips for the up and coming frugal yet cool parent.

1.  Set up a regular, rotating car pool - Rotate parents for pick-up and drop-off at school or even practices.

2.  BUY USED! - Save by shopping at consignment stores, Salvation Army, Goodwill on children's clothing.  You can shave 90 percent off your clothes bill!! 

*My favorite, 'Once Upon A Child'  http://www.ouac.com

3.  Cut Your Kids Hair - Easy if it's a boy and they like the buzz cut.  Saves about $120 a year.

4.  Make Own Baby Food - It's cheap, easy and even easier to go organic on a budget.  Another tip...freeze individual portions in an ice tray.  Then just pop them in the microwave to soften.

5.  Cloth Diapers -  I personally diagree but some parents love them. 

MY TIP:  Buy generic for daytime use the good ones at night.

6.  Talk to Your Kids About Finances - Have an honest conversation about 'wants' vs. 'needs'.  Make it a point of pride to spend what you have and not rely on credit.

7.  Trade Services - Trade dance classes, art classes, horseback riding for something you can do or have.  Save your cash!

8.  Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies - Healthier & cheaper

9. Use the Library - Free books, DVDs and even audio books for long trips.

Some helpful websites...

www.mommysavers.com

www.tiphero.com

What happened to Kenny Rogers?!

Kenny Rogers admits that he regrets his decision to have plastic surgery in order to try to stay young because he says it took the "warmth" out of his eyes. How about that it basically caused him to not look like himself?

Before Plastic Surgery...............After Plastic Surgery = SAD

Kenny says he didn't want to be the 'old' man with his hot young wife, Wanda.

Kenny Rogers & wife, Wanda

Hollywood HotDish Weekday Mornings @ 5:50, 7:30 & 8:50

How sweet is this!!