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Fitness on a Budget

January 26, 2012

A common New Year’s resolution is to attempt to get fit for the year. Last year after having years of stops and starts when it came to adding “getting moving” to my daily routine I started running. For some reason, unlike a lot of other programs this was the first workout that I started that [...]

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Glass is Life Giveaway #GlassisLife

September 27, 2011

My glass storage containers are one of my favorite kitchen items. They are so versatile for storage, baking, and keeping bulk foods fresh. I’ve had the same glass containers for about 10 years and they are still in perfect shape. I also reuse a lot of the glass containers our food comes in because they [...]

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7 Ways to Entertain your kids when you’re sick

September 23, 2011

There’s nothing worse than feeling under the weather, except when you are also caring for small people. As a work at home mom ( and former stay at home mom) this scenario is all to familiar to me. It always seems as a cold passes through the house everyone else gets better, and then I [...]

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Bankruptcy and Medical Bills:Guest Post

April 14, 2011

Medical bills can be enormous-even if you have health insurance. Bankruptcy-the term causes chills in many of us who write about money. There is a stigma to bankruptcy that is much more meaningful than the dollars and cents involved. This post is not about bankruptcy, however-so relax and be cool… This post is about the most [...]

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What’s lurking in your toothbrush: Invisible Nasties

August 12, 2010

I’m afraid of germs. I wouldn’t call myself Monk, but I have my issues with those little microscopic beasts. I also know that some amount of germs is good for us, but there are certain places, and things I’m easily grossed out by. Public restrooms are an issue. Add in little kids and it’s a [...]

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On ticks, balance, and Lyme Disease

June 2, 2010

To say May was a busy month is an understatement. I’ve been managing to only slightly fall behind on blogging, secured a sponsor to BlogHer, spent several days in NYC, and of course juggled my jobs (writer, blogger, social media consultant) with my duties as a mom, wife, friend, daughter, and sister. I was hoping [...]

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Lose weight without exercise: it’s all about what you eat

March 19, 2010

Despite being a part of the Your Shape Challenge, I have had about 4 weeks in the last 2 months where I couldn’t exercise. First it was asthma induced by a bad case of viral bronchitis. Now it’s something I dubbed “Blogger’s neck,” a sharp shooting pain every time I turn my head to the [...]

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Get fit on a Budget:Home gym on a budget

March 5, 2010

This is a guest post from Liz Muirhead, who blogs about health and fitness at Looking Good (for a mom). Liz is a thirty-something working mom of two wonderful kiddos, who got fed up with using her kids to explain her flab and found a way to get the best body of her life! So [...]

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Super Bowl Safety: Buzzed driving IS drunk driving

February 2, 2010

The teams are set, the hype is well underway and Super Bowl party planning is in full swing. While you may not be thinking about the dangers of buzzed driving this time of year, you or someone you know will likely be attending a party where alcohol is served. Whether you’re rooting for the Colts [...]

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National Thyroid Awareness Month and win a $25 Amazon gift card!

January 27, 2010

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month The thyroid is a small gland located in the middle of the lower neck, which produces hormones that regulate many functions including temperature, weight gain, and weight loss.  Many Americans experience various problems with the functioning of their thyroid.  Some red flags to watch for are: sudden weight gain [...]

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