On Saturday, April 24, 2010 we had the honor of participating in the March for Babies. The march is a 6 mile walk to help raise money in support of the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We walk in celebration...
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It is often difficult to make time to go to the gym or the park to workout. Even worse, in today’s busy career-driven world, many of us find ourselves working late and just wanting to head home when we finally finish up at the office. It is still nice to be able to workout, even...
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Today I found myself sitting on the couch in my apartment, taking a deep breath and grabbing for the pen following a minor freak out after realizing just how much I had to accomplish today – workout, do the laundry, write blogs, go to the store to buy baseball equipment, go to my first...
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If you have trouble sleeping at night, you are like millions of other people in the country. Insomnia affects the length and quality of sleep you get every night. The rest you get at night affects (but is not determinative of) how the next day goes. If you have a bad day, then you...
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Today is one of those unmentionable days for me. Every bad habit I somehow accumulated over the past 30-something years is knocking on my door with a fierce intensity I am finding hard to resist. Temptation sneaks up on me and consumes me little by little until my Will can no longer...
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The temptation to gobble up every last bit of Easter Candy and Dessert has been overwhelming to me the last couple of days! I have found myself walking by these tasty sweets on more than one occasion, eyeballing them with a fierce intensity. I can’t help but envision myself as a female...
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Sack lunches aren’t just for kids anymore. With today’s economy and the country’s increasing health problems, it’s a good idea to pack your own lunch for a healthier meal. Here are some of the things I throw in my brown bag of deliciousness to satisfy my stomach throughout my work day! Healthy foods for lunches...
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My boys have been talking about Easter since the day after Christmas. Their focus changes rather quickly to the next celebration where they will be bestowed with gifts. Easter has always been my favorite holiday. I’m a choc-o-holic, so as a kid I looked forward to the giant chocolate bunny that...
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Growing up, I had a neighbor friend whom was autistic. She was much younger than me, but I loved going over to her house to play. I was extremely interested in her and in autism. (And she had really cool stuff…I was 12.) During those years I learned a lot about...
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Kids can be picky about what they eat. Mac N Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Peanut butter and Jelly – the staples…and they aren’t that healthy.  Do not fret!  There are ways to make these foods in a healthier fashion. Here are a couple healthier recipes of some classic kid-chosen meals to help satisfy you and your...
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