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I look at January as a time to organize and kick off the new year clutter-free. I purge, create new files, plan my family calendar and get a rush from doing all this! If you're looking for the answer to the "How to Get Organized?" question, here are some things I've learned over the years.

1. Start Small, Stay Simple

Don't try to organize your life all within a week. Start by implementing organization with something small (like your email) then tackle your desk and so on. Keep organizing systems simple and easy to use, and don't waste money on all the products designed for organization. Instead, go the DIY route with these 10 common tools recommended by Houzz.

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By now you know which foods are healthy and which are not. Fruits and veggies should be snack staples, while Doritos and Red Bull really shouldn't be part of your daily intake. Though you have a handle on where and what to buy, your new year's resolution to eat healthier seemingly conflicts with your other goal to spend less money.

According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the average cost of fresh fruits and vegetables will increase between 3.5 and 4 percent in 2013. Not surprisingly, that's higher than the estimated increase for sugar and sweets.

Despite these projections, healthy food doesn't have to put a huge dent in your bank account. Follow these 13 strategies for smarter health food shopping on a budget.

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Woo hoo!  I'm officially into Day 3 of the South Beach Diet Phase One and I have to admit that this diet is pretty challenging for me so far.  The first full day I was a total wreck!  I tried not to drink any coffee at all (which I always begin my day with) because I also pour a ton of cream and sugar in it.  Unfortunately, this made me feel worse and so I did my best to drink a cup of coffee, black, which was pretty gross too.

Honestly though, I think I felt so bad because my body was actually detoxing from the horrible foods I've been living on for so long.  Now that I'm on Day 3, I'm beginning to feel a little better and I even have moments where I feel quite good.  The hard part for me is finding unique, yet healthy ways to feel full, without all of the cooking and preparation for each and every meal.

My go-to breakfast is definitely a veggie omelet of one kind or another and I've become quite fond of turkey wraps too for lunch.  I've also discovered that I like drinking vegetable juice cocktail, like V-8.  Honestly, I'm quite surprised that the veggie dishes I've been eating are as yummy as they are.  I've always avoided vegetables like the plague and see now just how silly I've been all these years.  They're not near as bad as I've made them out to be, which is a pleasant surprise.

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So you overindulged during the holidays and gained a few pounds or, even more distressing, you’ve added even more weight to the weight you were trying to shed all year.

Regain the upper hand by following a simple P.L.A.N. for weight-loss success from Dr. Eudene Harry, the medical director and founder of Oasis for Optimal Health, a private practice focused on integrative, holistic wellness and empowering and educating the patient:

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Spending less and saving more money are among the top goals on typical New Year's resolution lists. Heavy holiday spending coupled with potential tax hikes from the fiscal cliff make these goals even more important in 2013. To help, here are 13 easy ways to save more in 2013.

1. Dine Out Less
Have you ever calculated how much eating out eats into your budget? In 2011, the average family dished out $2,620 for dining out. Year-end bank and credit card statement summaries should quickly show you how much you spent at restaurants this year. You'll likely be surprised to learn how much you can save by staying home.

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The Best Outdoor Activities for Families: Wintertime from author Rebecca P. Cohen,  is an inspiring collection of wintertime activities giving families an idea a day ranging from December through February, requiring little planning, no expertise and relatively little resources (time, cash, or patience!), no matter where you live.

Look for an Aerial Battle

At this time of year, the kids and I tend to notice small birds engaged in battle with a larger bird in the distance overhead. Many times, we see these amazing displays of nature when we are in the car, but it’s not limited to that context. Turf battle? A hawk hunting for newly hatched baby birds? We’re never sure what it’s about, but we see these aerial battles many times during the season. Keep watch on the sky; can you find one?

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