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Better Off Without Him by Dee Ernst
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Better Off Without Him by Dee Ernst

Mona Berman, a best-selling romance author, knows how to write a fabulous happily-ever-after story. But her own world gets an unwelcome rewrite when her husband of twenty years leaves her for a much younger, thinner and French….girl. Her three teenagers daughters convince Mona she needs to give dating another shot, and spending the summer down at the Jersey Shore seems to be the perfect place for her to get back in the swing of things. But can Mona concentrate on her dates (the majority being blazing failures) when she can only think of Ben – the sexy plumber back at home that inspires her steamiest love scenes? Mona gets the idea for a new novel that features the heroine finding true happiness after being dumped. But will her writing reflect her own life?
I thought Better Off Without Him by Dee Ernst was a perfectly pleasant novel. I really connected with Mona regardless of our age difference, and I loved the romance between her and Ben. I thought some of the dates she went on while at the Shore were hilarious, and the cast of supporting characters really helped this book give it that extra oomph. I love books that feature atypical characters, and I definitely think that is where Better Off Without Him falls. A very enjoyable read that I would recommend to chick lit fans.
[Rating: 4]

May 25, 2012
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Sleeping Myths Busted
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Sleeping Myths Busted

Women’s Health Magazine put out a great article busting common sleep myths. It’s not uncommon that I find myself struggling to fall asleep at night, and reading through these myths taught me a lot and gave me some good tips for falling asleep quicker. Some of my favorites were:
1. Myth: It is good to “catch-up” on sleep when you can- such as sleeping in on the weekends.
–I have to admit I do this all the time. My job requires me to work Monday-Friday starting at 8, and it isn’t unusual for me to sleep in until 11 or sometimes even noon on the weekends!
Busted: You want to keep a regular sleep pattern all seven days. Having a regular bedtime and waking up at the same hours will help you fall asleep at night.

2. Working out in the evening will cause you to be tired and fall asleep quickly.
–Again, I am guilty of this! I try to work out everyday, but sometimes I have to squeeze in my gym time around 8 or even 9 at night.
Busted: Exercising regularly will help you sleep at night. But you want to finish your workout at least 3 hours before you hit the sheets, because a cooler body will help you get to sleep faster. When you exercise, your body temperature is raised and can take some time to get back down to normal.

3. Having a drink before bed, such as a glass of wine, will make you tired.

Busted: Drinking alcohol may make you tired, but it will cause you to have fragmented sleep, and you may have problems waking up throughout the night.

Click here to read all 10 sleeping myths and tips for a better night’s sleep.

December 4, 2009
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