When talking about getting healthy, individuals tend to think about it as synonymous with losing weight. Health oriented articles, discussions, classes, etc. also more commonly revert to this widely discussed topic of losing weight. However, what if you are a part of the other large portion of the population that is striving for a healthier […]
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As I child, I can remember seeing images on the TV of a hurricanethat bright green blob on the station’s radar screentracking towards the East Coast. Now, we were living in Pennsylvania, and that hurricane was probably over a thousand miles to the south. But the meteorologist talk was lost on my little mind, and
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Throw away the boca burgers and toss out the salads, because there’s a whole world of veg-friendly food out there that won’t end up in complaining kids and Paleo sneers. The days of artificial food and flavoring can be behind you. You just need to look far enough. So go exotic with your meals; don’t
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How can we choose to be happy? Is there anything we can do? These quotes about being happy serve as inspirational lessons to help us find that elusive happiness. The little boy looked up and smiled. “Stairs!” He let go of his mother’s hand and began to climb. The little girl frowned, moaned and stamped
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Spending a lifetime with the person you love, building a life together, and celebrating that coveted 50th anniversary: With divorce rates that range between 30 and 70 percent (according to a study done by Trinity College), it seems few reach these beautiful stages of life. So it’s important, now more than ever, to know the
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When we’re with adults, we tend to be diplomatic and polite. We respect another’s space, standing at a reasonable distance. We pause while someone interjects a comment. We converse in a way that sounds sincere and considerate. Yet somehow, in the rush of our everyday lives with our kids, we often forget to do the
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If you’re looking for something fun and meaningful to do with your family this summer, a service project is a wonderful option. You will be able to spend valuable family time together without phones and technology in the way. Plus, you’ll feel good about what you are doing. I have always found that volunteering brings
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Whether you’re planning a small family get-together or a bash for the entire neighborhood, here are five ways to ensure that your party is perfectly patriotic! 1. Select a theme You know you want things to be red, white, and blue, but have you considered a more specific theme for the party? “Rustic/Americana,” “County Fair,”
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Late last year, I volunteered to help serve food after a funeral for someone who had attended our congregation but whom I had not personally met. I arrived early to help make sure all was in order, and then sat down to listen to the service. The woman who had passed
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Many Holiday traditions focus around rich, decadent food, but there are good reasons for this, even beyond the obvious ones, like the fact that we humans are built to enjoy food because well, if we didn’t enjoy food, we’d probably have died off a long time ago. It’s hard work to get food, after all,
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