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One of my challenges is sticking with a diet and exercise plan. So many other things start getting in the way — especially during the summer. I just went to the pool for the first time since my son got out of school, and it felt great. But I realize that getting away from my [...]

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Sometimes You Have to Say No

by Miranda

in Lifestyle

It’s been a busy summer. We’ve allowed various people to stay at our home for the last four months solid, and we’ve helped with three separate moves. On top of that, there have been family obligations, activities, and the revelation that one of my close relatives has breast cancer. As you might imagine, these activities [...]

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3 Lifestyle Habits That Can Reduce Stress

Lifestyle

We are always wondering what we can do to reduce stress in our lives. And, while adding some time for relaxation is important, it will not always result in overall stress reduction on a regular basis. Indeed, part of living a life that includes less stress in general requires making changes to your lifestyle. A [...]

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Your Summer Sin Tax Solution Guide!

Money

With Snooki’s recent tanning tax escapade, sin taxes have been all the talk this summer. From soda to bottled water, tanning to smoking, taxes on ‘sins’ are everywhere. Some say that they appear to benefit everyone. From a government perspective, any money coming in is better than money going out. Plus, [...]

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6 Tips for Adding a Little More Dynamism to Your Life

Lifestyle

One of the things that you might notice about life is that you can become stuck in a rut. Stagnancy is a very real issue that can result in “down” feelings. While disappointment is part of life, and while stagnancy is also common, it doesn’t mean that you have to wallow there indefinitely. It is [...]

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Soothing Your Sunburn – Home Remedies

Lifestyle

This past weekend, I divided my Saturday between a swimming pool and tubing on a river. Even though my son and I applied waterproof sunscreen, we still ended up a bit burned. My favorite soothing remedy for a sunburn is aloe, which is fairly easy to grow yourself. I break off a small piece of [...]

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6 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Lifestyle

There are some days that I look around at wonder how my life got so complicated. It’s common to want to step back, take a deep breath, and live more simply. Many of us look at our hectic lives and wonder how we can back to a time when things were simpler — and maybe [...]

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10 Everyday Activities You Can Use to Burn Calories

Lifestyle

The point of this list is to help me find some more “fun” (or at least bearable) activities that I can do to increase the number of calories I burn in a day, in chunks of as little as five minutes.

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Headaches to Hiccups: 7 Home Remedies that Work

Lifestyle

There are some home remedies that are simple and effective, and that can provide you with relief and good health. Here are 7 home remedies that really work.

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5 Natural Health Remedies That Really Work

Lifestyle

In recent years, there has been a trend away from overly processed foods, and a movement toward more organic and natural options. The trend has also led many to re-examine their health remedies. Is there something in the idea that chicken soup is good for you if you are sick? Can ginger calm your upset [...]

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