Exercising as a family does not only help you lose weight faster and helps to stick with your workout plan. A study available at BioMed Central shows that regular group workouts improve one’s health on multiple levels, including mental. And researchers from the University of Illinois also determined that spending time outdoors improves family bonding,…
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Traveling Today! Vacation 2018
It is the start of our official summer vacation! We are all so excited and will be traveling today. The drive is always a long one and to be honest when we get there I want to do nothing more than take a nap. Once everyone is inside and the car is unloaded we don’t…
The Worst Stain Ever!
As a mother I have encountered so many different stains that truthfully little fazes me anymore. However there was once a stain that was not only so bad but so surprising that I couldn’t believe it. This was years before I had children of my own. My niece was staying at Ma’s and my mother…
How to Be an Informed Shopper – Think Before You Buy!
There has been so much press in recent years about the benefits of going organic wherever and whenever possible, but have you ever considered just why this is? In fact, above and beyond the current trend towards sustainability and green living, there are other reasons why you should focus on being an informed shopper. It’s…
After a Car Accident with Injury
It is not uncommon to get injured after a car accident. After all your body is flying around in your car (hopefully within the confines of your seat belt) and injury happens. I remember the first accident I was in where I was old enough to know it. A lady has backed into us in…
Yes! My Top 10 Luxury Retreats
Summer is in full swing (and if not in your neck of the woods it will be soon) which means time for vacations! I was sitting here wondering what all I needed to get done before our trip. You know making a list of all the things to pack, get the mail stopped, and other…
Beyond Tooth Decay: Why Good Dental Hygiene is Important
Take a look at any movie set or in a glamour magazine and you’ll see the famous Hollywood smile. That is perfect, shiny white teeth. Of course, these come at a price and not one that everyone can afford. But, this doesn’t mean you should neglect the health of your teeth. Tooth decay is a…
Heading to the Movies!
Now that summer has unofficially began I am sure that you are trying to figure out what to do with the kids since they are home all day. There are plenty of days that we will be heading to the movies. One of the things I love is that we have a discount theater but…
Memorial Day
I will be taking the entire weekend off to celebrate Memorial Day with my family. As a proud member of an extremely military family I want to take a moment (early) to say THANK YOU to each and every member of the Armed Forces for all of the things they do. I would like to…
7 Music Festivals You Need To Experience At Least Once
Thousands of music festivals take place across the world every year. If you want to narrow down your search to experience a truly unique event, here are seven music festivals you need to experience at least once in your life.
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