Jen Jacobs

I have three sets of couples in my life that are either in the process of getting divorced, on the brink of divorce and someone else who split with their partner of 15 plus years. It was sad in one instance, amicable in another and a bit acrimonious in the other. With so many different situations, what do you say or not say to someone when you find out they're getting a divorce?

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Here's what to look for when you're hiring a babysitter.

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It's Monday. Things are bound to go wrong. You know it and so do I. Here are a few creative problem solving ideas that can get us out of any pickle.

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Have you ever overheard people talking about how they do eat and never work out and you want to slug them in their toned stomach? Well, sometimes, aside from good genes and eating habits, there are some habits they have that you can easily work into your routine.

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Now that the football season is here, there's college ball on Saturdays, professional football Sunday afternoon, Sunday night, Monday night and later in the season Thursday nights. While we are surrounded by men in tight pants, there are a few things we can take away from the games and apply to our relationships every day. 

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Have you ever been sweating through a strenuous workout and wondered just how many calories you were actually burning? Here are a few popular exercises and the average amount of calories we're burning. 

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With the changing of the season comes the changing of the wardrobe. If you're cleaning out your closet and want to make some money in the process, here are a few ways to sell the clothes you're not wearing. 

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It's back to school week and getting back in to the rhythm of the school year can be stressful for you and the kids, so here are a few ways to make this week less stressful.

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Last week, I gave you a few cheap date ideas and I had a few comments and you asked for more, so here are a few more cheap date ideas.

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We go on vacation to unwind, unplug and recharge our batteries, but studies show we have trouble disconnecting from things while we're supposed to be having fun, so here are a few ways to unplug while you're on vacation. 

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