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Ask the Doctor :: How can I tell if I have a cold or an allergy?
Image Courtesy of Flickr Ask the Doctor: Question: I am sniffling and rubbing my eyes but it feels more like a cold than an allergy. What is the difference? It is very hard to tell the difference between a cold and an allergy especially this time of year; however, there are some distinct differences that may help you decide. A visit to your family doctor can be helpful as well, especially if you are suspecting an allergy. The Common Cold The common cold is also referred to as an upper respiratory tract infection. Unfortunately, viruses ( sometimes bacteria) that cause the common cold are constantly strenthening themselves making it quite…
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around The World
Photo courtesy of Flickr St. Patty’s Day Celebrations Around The World St. Patrick’s Day began as a holiday to remember the life of a man named St. Patrick who did good work in Ireland in the late 5th Century. But over the years, St. Patrick’s Day has become more of a day to simply celebrate being Irish. Traditional symbols of the holiday are shamrocks, Leprechauns, and of course, wearing the color green!In college, we would wake up at the crack of dawn and ride our bikes to our favorite restaurant to have some green eggs and pancakes. Now, as a mom to an Irish little girl, we have fun going on leprechaun…
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Tech :: How to Outsmart Your Children’s Smartphone
Smartphones are as much a part of our children’s lives as overstuffed backpacks and homework. In fact, it’s become the norm to see kids with their own phones and toddlers playing Dots on Mom’s new Galaxy. Phone? What Phone? Texting has become the preferred way to communicate for kids and teens, according to a 2012 study by the Pew Research Center. And smartphones are rarely used for making phone calls—rather they’re the favored device for playing games, taking photos, searching the web, and interacting with others on social media sites or apps. Considering the amount of time that your child spends on her phone, are you aware of the…
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Dwell :: Fabulous DIY Laundry Room Ideas
Image courtesy of Pinterest Tis the season for spring cleaning! Spring officially begins March 20th so let’s start decluttering and redecorating now. At least that was my thought process this past weekend as I am ready for the house to get into shape. I wanted to start with our laundry room because I am in there so much. Not sure how we end up with Mount Laundry every week with just four of us (my mother is staying with us at the moment) but we do go through so much laundry. I figured it was time to finish the job I started last year and create a laundry room that…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Offers Fun for the Whole Family!
If you grew up in Southern California, you have probably visited Knott’s Berry Farm! As a kid, I loved going to the park and eating their yummy funnel cakes and getting soaked on the log ride. After coming back to Southern California from living and working in Japan after college, seriously one of the first things I wanted to do was go to Knott’s and eat a funnel cake! And who can forget my high school graduation party at Knott’s? If you went to a southern California high school – you probably went to Knott’s the week of graduation and had a blast with your classmates. Now, as a mom…
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Our Rocky Mountain Family Adventure: Part II
Looking to send a postcard with a spectacular mountain range, a glacier, or wild animals on it? Then the town of Jasper, located in the heart of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, is the destination for you. Last summer we flew into Calgary and stuffed as much luggage as is humanly possible into a rental car. We strapped three children in the back seat (aged 14, 10, and 8) and headed northwest—256 miles to be exact. The drive along the way was an adventure in itself. Our first stop was in Banff. Our second stop en route to the town of Jasper was the Columbia Icefield. Located in Jasper National Park (one…
