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Pollen is EVERYWHERE!  It can be found in trees, flowers, grass, and weeds.  You might be wondering just how to avoid this allergen because as soon as you get over the tree pollen in spring, there will be grass pollen in summer, and ragweed pollen in fall.  However, there are some steps you can take to prevent and reduce its effects....<br><br>

Allergies to pollen can be treated by using medication, immunotherapy, or by avoiding the allergens.  Medication is available in both prescription and over-the-counter varities.  The most common prescription drugs are antihistamines.  The topical antihistamines are more popular and also more effective, because they can be put directly on the affected area, to provide fast relief of symptoms.<br><br>

Immunotherapy involves the use of allergy shots, and entails the injection of small doses of pollen under the skin.  It is believed that this will help to improve the body's tolerance to the pollen, and avert a severe reaction.  Will it work for you? Maybe you should just try it out! <br><br>

Every mom deserves a Mom’s Night Out. But with today’s economy it’s hard to justify. So, here’s a list of no or low cost Mom's Night Out Ideas that will provide you and your friends months of sanity (and budget) saving ideas.

Sometimes you just luck out when trying a new recipe and create a dish everyone agrees on…like last night’s chicken soup with orzo pasta.  Simple, filling and tasty!  This recipe makes two servings–double up to feed four (or to have leftovers).

1/4 cup chopped white onion

1/4 cup each chopped carrots and celery

1 tbs butter

1 cup cooked chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes

2 cans low sodium chicken broth, divided

1/3 cup orzo pasta

pepper, thyme, marjoram, sage (and any other spices you like!) to taste

Bring your unneeded medicine to MedDrop. This free service is available to all Wisconsin residents on October 2nd from 9am until 1pm at any of these locations:

Sennett Middle School

Middleton High School

West Side Community Building in Sun Prairie.

If possible leave your medicines in their original containers with the drug name readable.  For privacy, you may cross out your name and other personal information with a pen or marker.  Don't have the original container?  That's ok, MedDrop will still take them. For more details visit meddropdane.org

Getting something ready for dinner tonight?  Steer clear of these pizzas.  Men's Health Magazine came up with a list of the Seven Worst Pizzas you can shove in your pie-hole. See what pizzas made the list

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Check out this handy lease vs buy calculator courtesy of ABC News to determine your ride options.