Awareness
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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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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…
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Tax Tips for Working At Home
Image Courtesy of Flickr When you work from home, tax time can be a little more complex than just filling out the information from your W-2, especially if you own your own business. There is a lot more to be considered but with a little organization and attention to detail, tax time can be significantly less stressful. Here are a few tips to help you breeze through tax season. Put together a business log. Use a three ring binder, a few clear pocket inserts, and a notebook. Jot down a brief summary of your daily activity in the notebook and put any related receipts into the clear pockets so you…
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It’s Not You. It’s Your Hormones!
Image courtesy of Flickr It is astounding how many women across America live with symptoms of hormone deficiency and have accepted it as a way of life. They go through each day struggling to make it through with minimal energy and fatigue. Their limited energy is further consumed with random unexpected waves of “hot flashes” as if their head was suddenly placed in a hot oven. Trying to fit into an old pair of jeans is a daily battle because of an unexpected weight gain that does not improve regardless of diet or exercise. To make matters worse there is constant irritability and a labile mood that puts…
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How to Get Kids to Eat More Greens
Image courtesy of Flickr Eating vegetables provides children with a great deal of health benefits as it gives them the vitamins and minerals they need for growth and development. Unfortunately, getting children to eat their veggies can be an adventure in and of itself. How can you get your children to eat more greens without causing mealtime mayhem? 1. Grow a Garden – A lot of children take a great deal of pride in growing their own food goods. When it comes to eating fresh and clean, you can’t beat growing your own fruits and vegetables. If you make a big deal about how much fun the garden process is,…
