TBO Life

29 gifts helped change her life

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

We've all been there. A run of bad luck, a medical mishap, a change in fortune. One minute we're up and life is grand; then a dramatic turn of events and we're in the dumps.

Click for a cure

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

and it didn't cost you a dime - would you?

Keep your clothes looking young

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

We spend quite a bit of time, effort and money on picking just the right wardrobe pieces that will keep us looking our best. So it's really disappointing when a favorite blouse becomes faded, or a pair of jeans that have just the perfect fit shrink to ankle-length. Here are a few tips for preserving the beauty and "just-bought" look of your clothes so they can stay young, too.

'I was ready to do whatever it took'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

NAME: Ani Vidal AGE: 42

No money? There still are ways to give

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Don't have any extra cash but want to participate in the 29 Gifts giving campaign? A reader on www.29Gifts.org offered these eight ideas.

Beauty Board: Body washes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

If you're never quite sure whether the ads for popular beauty products can be believed, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board is made up of veteran testers ready to try the latest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed with the hope of making life a little easier for you.

Health Events

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

ELEMENTS OF YOGA: Navtej Johar, from a yoga foundation in India, will offer classes and workshops through Tuesday focusing on five components of yoga practice - postures, breathing, meditation, chanting and ritual - at TreeHouse Yoga Center, 8509 N. 29{+t}{+h} St., Tampa. Call (813) 932-5456 or visit www.treehouseyoga.com.

How should I perform a skin self-exam?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The earlier skin cancer is diagnosed, the better the chance for a cure. Everyone can benefit from skin self-exam, which involves checking your own skin routinely for abnormal growths or unusual changes.

Events

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Rundown: Running events

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

RUNNING Sunday Blue Moon Half Marathon and 5K Pop Stansel Park, Palm Harbor

Greeks roll out the dough for festival

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

For more than two decades, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church has put on the Tampa Greek Festival during the first weekend of November. And for all that time, Mary Nenos has prepared the baked goodies.

Pasco to host Fla. teen pageant

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen Pageant is coming to Dade City next year. The pageant is expected to draw hundreds of people to the area when the contest opens April 23.

What's New: Health products

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tampa Bay Rays Classic Tote by vineyard vines $95, available at www.vineyardvines.com

BACK from the EDGE

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:22:50 EST

Remember when a day at the beach was just that - a day at the beach?

Revolutionary War hero becomes honorary citizen

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:19:00 EST

Finally, Gen. Casimir Pulaski became an American citizen on Friday, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the as yet-unborn United States.

Holidays hit supermarket shelves with eggnog, turkeys, cocoa

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:00 EST

Holiday selections spread across local supermarkets like frost on a pumpkin this week. Maybe it's the cooler weather, but you could cook up your entire Thanksgiving dinner – Christmas, too – with the inventory on shelves Nov. 7.

Parenting messes up life expectancy formula

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:25:00 EST

A study predicts kids born after 2000 are likely to reach 100. Parents should be so lucky - or not.

Our old pet friends deserve special treatment

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:05:00 EST

If you've cared for an elderly dog or cat, you know it's a bittersweet labor of love.

Here's a salmon recipe for our complicated times

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:28:00 EST

With a few modifications, the home cook can master a technique that's far more complicated than it needs to be.

A Littletunia'll do ya come winter

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:11:00 EST

Mini petunia, developed by a grower called Danziger in Israel, was a big favorite of gardeners on the Dirt bloggers' gathering.