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Yesterday at 11:47 PM

Tire Out Your Preschooler In the Snow!

by tedgar in Pre School

As the snow line creeps closer down the mountains where we live, we're anticipating the first snow of winter. I like the snow because it blankets everything, making the whole world silent.

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Yesterday at 09:40 PM

Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Risk of Hypothyroidism

by Kimmama in Pregnancy

Researchers say that women who have experienced preeclampsia have an increased risk of thyroid problems later in life. In fact, the researchers suggested that pregnant women who develop preeclampsia should be monitored for decreased thyroid function as they get older.

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Yesterday at 08:23 PM

Models Go Green

by Libby Pelham in Green Living

I've talked about some of my favorite green celebrities, but now, even models, not always known for their healthy, eco-friendly lifestyles, are going green.

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Yesterday at 06:50 PM

From the Mouths of Babes: Why Pets Have Such Short Lives

by Aimee Amodio in Pets

I'm a big fan of the James Herriot books and stories. You may be most familiar with All Creatures Great and Small -- the book, the film, or the series. Herriot referred to them as his "little cat and dog stories", but they are much more than that.

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Yesterday at 01:46 PM

Six Ways to Save Money on Makeup

by Aimee Amodio in Health

Looking good really doesn't have to cost a fortune... though you might not know it from walking the beauty counters at a department store, or a specialty makeup store.

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Yesterday at 01:13 PM

Tips for Married Life After Baby

by Dale Harcombe in Marriage

Yesterday we looked at how some new Moms abdicate from normal life when baby arrives. Here are helpful tips and ways we went about preventing this. From the time my children were born, I got them used to noise. The radio or music was always on.

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Yesterday at 12:43 PM

Jingle Bell Run/Walk 2009

by Angel Lynn Diamond in Fitness

On December 5, 2009, the Arthritis Foundation is having its yearly festivities with their Jingle Bell Run/Walk. This run/walk will raise money for, of course, those stricken with arthritis.

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Yesterday at 11:39 AM

A Thanksgiving Greeting for Your Toddler's Long-Distance Grandparents

by Trudy Brown in Toddlers

Thanksgiving is just a week away and most of us are making plans. Some are frantically cleaning and menu planning. Others, like me, are dragging out the suitcases to begin the ritual of packing an entire family for a weekend at Grandma's.

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Yesterday at 10:50 AM

Villagers Ejected From Future Site of the Most Magical Place on Earth

by ashambeda in Disney (Unofficial)

At the beginning of the month Disney made an announcement I initially decided not to cover on my blog: plans to build a new theme park in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China.

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Yesterday at 09:11 AM

Oprah Is Calling It Quits

by Libby Pelham in Popular Culture

Before you get the hanky out, know that Oprah calling it quits with her highly successful, long running daytime talk show is about like Jay Leno leaving "The Tonight Show." By the time it actually happens, we will probably have forgotten it is happening or be well over the shock of her leaving.

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Yesterday at 09:10 AM

"Twilight" Hot Spots

by Michele Cheplic in Travel

Given that Stephanie Meyer's book "Twilight," documenting a teenage girl's love affair with a vampire, has sold 85 million books and counting, and the big screen adaptation brought in $385 million at box offices worldwide, it should come as no surprise that "Twi-hards" are flocking to the Pacific...

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Yesterday at 08:57 AM

Just Can't Wait for Christmas

by Mary Ann Romans in Home

Yes, I know that it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but I have to confess that I just can't wait until then to decorate my home for Christmas. Part of the reason, at least the way I am rationalizing it is that I am so busy that I will have to do things in stages.

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Yesterday at 07:43 AM

Save on Baby Items

by Mary Ann Romans in Frugal

It is a fact that babies need stuff, lots of stuff. And all of that stuff winds up costing lots of money. Fortunately, with a few frugal practices, you can spend much less. Here are some ideas on how you can save on baby items.

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Yesterday at 05:57 AM

Great Black Friday Deals!

by Debbie Clark (DealDebbie) in Deals

Walmart announced a "sneak peek" at their Black Friday sales. Here are the prices they are announcing: - Magnavox Blu Ray Disc Player for $78 - Sanyo 50" Plasma HDTV for $598 - Tom Tom 3.

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Yesterday at 12:33 AM

Are You a Closet "Twilight" Mom?

by Michele Cheplic in Parents

What is it about a vampire-werewolf-teenage schoolgirl love triangle that turns some moms to mush? "Some" moms... hmmm... make that millions of moms.

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19 Nov 2009 11:37 PM

On Appreciation

by tedgar in Pre School

I work outdoors. I teach children about slugs, snails, birds, trees, forests, and streams, among other things. Every so often I have a group that blows me away. They are excited about every single thing.

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19 Nov 2009 09:39 PM

Super Talking

by K_REY_C in Fathers

My son is now a "super talker." This is the term I use to describe the wonderful, varied, and meandering stream of pitches and vowel sounds he is able to create with his beautiful mouth that can also control a smile.

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19 Nov 2009 09:36 PM

Sustainable Fishing Practices

by Libby Pelham in Green Living

The other day, I blogged about fishing practices that can harm the environment and kill innocent sea life.

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19 Nov 2009 09:31 PM

One of the Joys of Teaching

by K_REY_C in Education

I'm teaching a 400+ student introductory course in film this semester and because of that I don't get to personally meet many of my students. I lecture, show a film, and let my teaching assistants do the grading for this managerial nightmare.

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19 Nov 2009 08:57 PM

How to Create Your Own Fruit Basket Arrangement for Less

by Andrea Hermitt in Frugal

There is a company that makes the most beautiful flower-like arrangements out of edible fruit. They are as expensive as they are beautiful.

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19 Nov 2009 08:03 PM

The Importance of Bending and Stretching

by Angel Lynn Diamond in Fitness

Many people shirk the fact that bending and stretching should be performed at the beginning of any exercise. It should also be done at the end of each session of any type of physical fitness.

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19 Nov 2009 04:48 PM

A Sweet Treat and a Hint for the Gluten Free

by Dale Harcombe in Food

When visitors are around, it's good to have a sweet treats that don't take a long time to make.

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19 Nov 2009 03:59 PM

When Substance Abuse become Substance Dependence

by Beth McHugh in Mental Health

Substance dependence is usually called addiction, and we customarily use the term to describe people who seem enslaved to the substance concerned. Yet there is much disagreement among experts as to just what constituents substance dependence.

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19 Nov 2009 03:25 PM

A Baby Will Affect Your Marriage

by Dale Harcombe in Marriage

A baby will affect your marriage. Married life changes after children arrive purely because of the amount of time a baby takes up and needs. However the new mother needs to be very careful at this time that her husband does not feel excluded and pushed to the periphery.

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19 Nov 2009 03:12 PM

Fishing Methods that Harm

by Libby Pelham in Green Living

We all know that fish is good for our diets - excellent actually - but you may be torn between wanting to improve your health and wanting to be eco-friendly. Some of the practices used by fisherman are harmful not only to the environment, but innocent sea life as well.

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