health

fecal matter found on 72 percent of grocery carts

March 9, 2011
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What’s really lurking on those shopping carts? Next time you hit the grocery store pack your hand sanitizer. How many times have you tried a taste of something here or a sample there? Yuck! Now think of what you are really putting into your mouth. I’m completely aware that the majority of grocer chains have [...]

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storyland yoga review

February 8, 2011

Yoga is favorite pastime for young and old these days. It is an amazing way to release stress, encourage blood flow and aid in flexibility and coordination. Kids can have rough days too. Whether its sports, homework, or other stress yoga can help them focus and work on self-control. Yoga teaches control of breathe that [...]

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soap soundz stocking stuffers

October 21, 2010

Germs are everywhere! It can be a big challenge trying to teach our kiddos the reasoning behind safety measures; washing hands often can seem like a never ending task for them. Ever since receiving our Soap Soundz to try my son doesn’t stop washing his hands. After each run to the potty, after every single [...]

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healthiest fast food restaurants

October 20, 2010

Working parents and stay at home moms and dads all have tight schedules. I don’t think that there is any parent out there who really WANTS to give their kids fast food except for a special treat and the convenience of the Happy Meal. Unfortunately our society makes it harder and more expensive to live [...]

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koozala | organizing your family medical records

May 17, 2010

As parents we can relate to the fact that managing the health of our children is no small task. It is hard enough to stay on top of the immunization schedule, and keep appointments straight (especially as your family begins to grow), then you have to make sure you are keeping accurate medical records. One [...]

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overweight teens and childhood obesity

April 27, 2010

So did you know that 1 in 3 teens is considered overweight? Well, neither did I prior to this mornings segment on the Today Show. I knew there was an issue with childhood and teen obesity, but the numbers are staggering. It is an issue that has been prevalent for years, and it is not [...]

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anti-aging secrets

April 8, 2010

SIMPLE WAYS TO RESIST AGING By cutting down or avoiding the following, you can help your skin to look younger. The Sun It’s the number one reason why our skin ages. Wear sunscreen at all times, and don’t forget protective clothing. Don’t forget that the scalp also needs to be protected from the sun. Smoking [...]

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healthy holiday eating

December 22, 2009

When you hear Jingle Bells for the first time on the radio each holiday season you know it means several things…diets and healthy eating seem to go flying out the window. When the days come creeping closer, prepare yourself ahead of time, so that those unwanted pounds don’t come creeping either. No one likes to [...]

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martha-marie | antioxidants

December 16, 2009

Cleanse, tone, moisturize.  These three products have always been the staple of a good skin care regimen, but now you can add one more product to that list.  Cleanse, tone, antioxidant, moisturize.  There has been a lot of talk lately about how antioxidants can protect your skin from free radicals to keep your skin from [...]

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hhm review and interview | julie hilton of skin free and blue ridge gypsy studio

November 23, 2009

If it was a perfect world than someone would have already found the Fountain of Youth. Wouldn’t it be lovely to age gracefully, without proof, like wrinkles and age marks?  The woman behind Skin Free and Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio sent these Happy Hour Moms boxes of magic. We had the honor of testing out [...]

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keeping your unmentionable healthy

November 21, 2009

For those who don’t Dr. Oz., know he is the close friend and confidant of Oprah and her TV show. Just as Dr. Phil started, Dr. Oz is the go-to man for all unanswered questions of woman-related topics. It is so important to take care of ourselves. Yearly checkup appointments at your OB-GYN can not [...]

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weelicious wecipes

October 24, 2009

Do you see what I see? How yummy does this Banana/Plum Puree look? My mouth is officially watering over baby food. If you think this looks good, don’t stop here, check out some of the amazing recipes on Catherine McCord’s Weelicious.com. I found this site on Twitter and I was immediately sucked in. I have [...]

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the colon club | 2010 colondar

October 23, 2009

Cancer remains in the top 10 causes of death in the world. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US. It has affected everyone in some way, shape or form. Colon Cancer stole my grandmother from me when I was only in 6th grade. She was the center of my [...]

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bejewel yourself and make money with guy and eva

October 22, 2009

It is hard to be a SAHM these days. The economy is trying to work its way out of this terrible funk, leaving families struggling to make ends meet. Sometimes job opportunities are outweighed by the cost of daycare. So what’s left? It is time to get creative! It has been said that this economic [...]

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flatten your belly with sassy water

October 19, 2009

It is time to get my body back to normal. I am so over feeling like I have to put everything ahead of what is important, starting with my personal health and nutrition. Tomorrow is the day I say goodbye to my fat clothes. Over the summer I chose to penalize myself with not being [...]

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what do your nails say about you?

October 13, 2009

It may be hard to believe, but your nails say a lot about you. We re not talking nail polish selection either (although that may something about your personality), we are talking health. What do your nails look like? Well manicured or not, do they hold certain distinct characteristics? Are they a particular color (minus [...]

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fall style tips for happy hour moms

October 12, 2009

As moms, we don’t always have the time or the budget to deck ourselves out in the hottest fashions. But, it is essential to add a few key pieces each season that can make your entire wardrobe both functional and universal. The first must-have that I keep hearing buzz about from all the fashion experts, [...]

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young girl goes to china for stem cell treatment

October 6, 2009

With many of the Stem Cell treatments deemed illegal in the US, many are resorting to International treatment centers for help–and hope. China seems to be the go-to country for Stem Cell research. This is one of the most recent reported cases with an 8 year old girl from Titusville flying to China for treatment [...]

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think pink | breast cancer awareness month!!

October 4, 2009

Ultimately, this month is a time to bring awareness to the prevalence of Breast Cancer. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization helps to provide a great tool for patient services, resources, awareness, tips on how to help, and more. Across the nation, groups are organizing walks, pink parties, [...]

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don’t be a ditz cover your mitts | pump gloves

October 1, 2009

Don’t have  personal assistant at your side? Forced to pump your own gas? The worst thing about pumping gas isn’t just getting out of the car and waiting to see how much you are about to be ripped off, but the stench that lingers on your fingers all day if you accidentally spill some on [...]

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