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Prevention Key In Fight Against Breast Cancer – Part 2
Image courtesy of Flickr What you are about to read are suggestions to help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Studies have also shown a direct link between cancer risk and what we eat. There is some research out that suggests a possible link between women who consume large amounts of red meat and processed meats and higher rates of breast cancer. I believe the threat lies not only with the meat, but in how it’s cooked. There is no question that cooking at high temperatures (whether frying, broiling or barbecuing) produces cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclic amines. The addition of vitamin E, and fruits like blueberries to your diet inhibits the effects of these…
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Dinosaur Train Special “Classic in the Jurassic” Premieres August 18th
We started watching Dinosaur Train when it first came out a few years back and have been fans ever since. I really think the show is pure genius – combining trains and dinosaurs, with some fun tunes and educational aspects = a very popular show for the kids! On Monday, August 18, PBS KIDS will premiere “Classic in the Jurassic,” an all-new one hour special from The Jim Henson Company’s hit series DINOSAUR TRAIN! Classic in the Jurassic: In the special, kids travel through time with the Pteranodon family to an Olympic-type competition in which dinosaur teams representing three Mesozoic time periods compete in contests. Following the…
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Health :: PEPCID COMPLETE Offers Relief for Heartburn
Todays post is brought to you by PEPCID As part of the PEPCID Tastemakers campaign, I was surprised to find out so many people suffer from heartburn and indigestion! More than 25 million adults experience heartburn daily. There have been times that I have had heartburn and it can be quite uncomfortable. What triggers heartburn varies from person to person and some of the common culprits can include food, alcohol, caffeine, smoking, stress and weight. I have found after eating rich foods or eating when upset (never a good thing) can cause me some discomfort. When PEPCID sent me their new product to try out, PEPCID COMPLETE, I was surprised…
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DIY Ideas for an Awesome Minecraft Party!
Each year my daughter and I talk about what type of theme she wants to have for her upcoming birthday party. Granted, we usually talk about the theme she wants right after her last party so we can prepare and think about it all year long! Yes, we get very excited about these parties and I have found Pinterest to be such a great resource. When she told me she wanted to have a Minecraft theme I set up a board, Kate’s 8th Minecraft Party, on Pinterest so I could pin all the fun ideas I came across on Pinterest throughout the year. About three weeks ago, she…
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San Diego Zoo’ Global Supports Wildlife Conservation
Summer is the perfect time to take a visit to the zoo and is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. A place where you can see all your favorite animals. But imagine a world where your favorite animals begin to disappear one by one. No zebras. No pandas. Imagine the impact on our future generations. Preventing extinction is possible and is happening thanks to an organization committed to connecting people to wildlife and conservation on both a national and global level. San Diego Zoo’ Global :: Wildlife Conservancy In the modern era of zoos, it’s important to do more than just keep animals. We need…
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SoCal Helpful Honda Guys In Blue Filling Gas Tanks for Honda Owners
Just the other day I got back into my car shaking my head because it cost me over $80 dollars to fill up my gas tank! Gas prizes are SO crazy right now and have been for awhile. So when I heard of this rather clever idea that the Honda’s Men in Blue are doing – I just wanted to share with my readers! Gas is so expensive and who wouldn’t like a FREE tank of gas? I’m waving my hand! So if you are a Honda car owner make sure to check their Twitter and Facebook page (hint: today they are in Anaheim) for details. The helpful…
