Monthly Archives: April 2012

Build Your Own Arcade

In my last blog I talked about quitting certain things that are creating angst in your life. One was to quit procrastinating and to learn to listen to those little nudges, even when they do not make complete sense. Those … Continue reading

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Just Quit!

There are things you need to quit doing. I am not going to go into the obvious, like quit eating tons of sugar, quit smoking, or quit sleeping in instead of exercising. These are things that you may not even … Continue reading

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Teen Jobs

Summer is a great time for teens to get a job. Job experience of any kind will serve them well in the years to come; from the interview to the responsibility of timeliness and taking on duties, all will pay … Continue reading

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Family Dinner

Yes , we are busy families with crazy schedules. Understood. However, committing to at least a few family dinners per week could mean a much healthier family physically, emotionally and mentally. When we eat at home we tend to cook … Continue reading

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Nutrition Boosters for Kids

Adding these nutritious goodies packs a bit of extra nutrition in your kids meals and may even make more finicky kids actually want to eat. Here are some simple ideas to try out! Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes: To regular pancake mix, … Continue reading

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Stop Driving Yourself Crazy

I read something crazy the other day. Americans are commuting farther than ever. Even with gas prices soaring, we are driving further and spending more time in our cars. It is speculated, however, that most of this is due to … Continue reading

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Naturally Dyed Eggs

The Easter Bunny will be hoppin’ your way this weekend. Try something new this year! How about mixing things up a bit by using natural dyes to create gorgeous eggs. The Easter Bunny will be so impressed! It is much … Continue reading

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Diet Upgrade – Try These Superfoods

Here are some easy superfoods you can incorporate into your day to give your diet an easy nutritional upgrade! Barley Flour can be used to replace up to 1/3 of the flour in baked goods like muffins, pancakes, waffles and … Continue reading

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