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I lost my voice exactly 48 hours ago. Somewhere around 45 hours ago, out of pain I stopped repeating myself, saying more than three or less words in a row to anyone includingthe dog or eating anything that requires chewing longer than 5 times. About 40...
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Alot of hard work and effort goes into organizing a wonderful circus performance like Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey especially when it comes to working with one of our favorites...the great big elephants! We're very excited to have the circus...
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I have many wonderful memories of attending the circus when I was a child and also enjoyed dressing up as a clown when I was a teen to entertain kids parties for spending money! (but that's another separate blog post..he he) And now I can't wait...
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This is the second holiday where our family is truly complete....as I look back at the four little faces in my minivan I realize how amazingly blessed I am. I have my days believe me, just like anyone else, but for the most part I have learned to develop...
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Gratitude . That is all I can bring myself to say about the state of my mind, my body and my spirit after the past 11 months of 2011. During this year I added another member to the family; Well , actually 4 if, in addition to my new teenager, you count...
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As the mom of four little ones (ages 5, 3 1/2, 2 and 10 months) my days can sometimes blend together into what seem like quick weeks so it's no surprise that my eldest starting Kindergarten a week ago snuck up on me too soon. Where have the past five...
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I believe swimming is a very important life skill every child should learn. So when is the best age to learn to swim? Some say, as young as possible. In areas with warmer climates, children may start swimming when they are babies. I’ve seen articles online...
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We all know the importance of protecting the earth and our local environments. But should we also be thinking about the potential threats that certain environmental compounds may pose to our personal health and that of our families? Just think about the...
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I planned on writing another post this month. However, I wanted to share what has occurred in my garden. As a brief recap, I planted herbs, veggies, and fruits in several pots last month. I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of prepping the soil, weeding...
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Another way we can teach our children about healthy eating and nutrition is to plant an edible garden. This activity is great because it’s hands on. Involving kids in this process opens up the door for discussion in a fun, laid-back manner. It was so...
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In previous posts, you may remember that my hubby is a physician. He is pro-medicine. So am I. So when he started going to a radical chiropractor for some joint problems, he was skeptical, but open minded. The chiropractor insisted that changing his eating...
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I am not a nutritionist by any stretch of the imagination. I am merely a mom of four little ones ages 4 1/2, 3, 2 and soon to be 6 months. And if there is something that I have quickly learned from my experience is that food plays a critical role in how...
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Busy schedules, overwhelming information, marketing gimmicks and more preventing you from taking steps to “green” your routine. Or just paralyzed by all the choices? Because let's face it, even products that call themselves green and/or natural, usually...
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I feel like we have been in food crisis at our house for months. Celiac, aside, our grocery bills are soaring and our options are diminishing, and I blame it on Michael Pollan. Do you know him? The author of The Omnivore's Dilemma. It changed my life...
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So I did not keep up with my promise to be a more consistant blogger but I did get a real third child ( read my January Post) This real one came via taking guardianship over a 14 year old family member so now I have three physical kids and my inner child...