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 Melissa d'Arabian,  winner of the fifth season of  The Next Food Network Star , and is the host of Food Network's  Ten Dollar Dinners ,  has just released Ten Dollar Dinners: 140 Recipes and Tips to Elevate Simple, Fresh Meals Any Night of the Week. As a new bride I remember my mom telling me "dinner should not cost more than $5". I lived that mantra for decades, then food costs increased, as did my family. Several months ago, my mom and I revisited this advice and agreed dinner could be nutritious, easy and still offer variety in the price range of ten dollars. Melissa d'Arabian is proving it recipe after recipe in her cookbook! If you're not familiar with d'Arabian she's thrifty! Two years ago she was featured on The Early Show, in a segment named,  Thanksgiving Dinner on a Shoestring. During this segement d'Arabian was given the challenge of feeding eight guests with a budget of $80.  Most of us would have stood with jaw agape and fl...

 As we get older, the things we do to our body as youngsters catch up to us. Without doubt, if you asked every person you met in a single day if they suffer from back pain, you may be surprised to learn that it's the majority. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Say Goodbye to Back Pain is a health and fitness book that combines real-life stories and medical advice to help readers gain control over their pain. Rather than a sole collection of stories, the book focuses on helping readers handle flare-ups, prevent injuries , and educates on everyday back health.   This book was an enjoyable read for me. I suffer from back pain and reading the stories let me know I wasn't alone and educated me with each chapter. The book covers everything from the anatomy of the back and way to prevent back strain to how to work with your healthcare provider and natural and alternative treatments to help alleviate back pain and discomfort.   The tips are easy to implement and I am working on so...