About: Audra Losey, MS, RD

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Brand Name vs. Generic – Can You Tell the Difference?

On a recent rainy Sunday afternoon, my husband and I wanted to get out of the house.  I had writer's block trying to think of a fun topic for this blog and our daughter needed some entertainment beyond Mom and Dad.  After tossing around several ideas, we came up with the brilliant idea of going to our local supercenter store that has covered parking and buying the brand name and generic versions of various food products.  (You think I'm kidding
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Dining Out on a Budget

As you know, I'm a big proponent of meal planning and cooking at home as ways to save money and eat healthy.  Most days of the week I prepare our family's meals and it's no doubt cheaper than going out.  But the cook (that's me) needs a break every once in a while.  With a tight family budget this year, finding affordable ways to enjoy a meal out has been my mission.  Here's what I've found: Weeknight Deals. Several of our
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Make a Better New Year’s Resolution

With 2009 fast approaching, it's New Year's resolution time.  Are you making a resolution to lose weight?  Every year thousands of people resolve to drop a few pounds in the New Year.  The challenge with this resolution is that it doesn't describe what specifically needs to be done to lose weight.  We have the goal, but no plan on how to achieve the goal. Make a better resolution by writing down a more detailed plan to lead you to your goal.  Break
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