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Family Health

Don’t Get Flushed: Managing Rosacea

Spring is here! The thought of warm sunny weather may bring a rosy glow to your cheeks. But if that glow doesn’t go away, there may be a problem.

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Frugal Family

The Case for Line Drying Your Clothes

There must be something great about drying your clothing outside as it seems all of the laundry detergents aim to get that fresh smell in their products.

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Family Activities

Creating Your Own Back Yard Oasis

The sound of falling water evokes a sense of calm and relaxation found nowhere else. Ponds, streams and waterfalls are among the hottest gardening trends.

Turtle Crossing

My eyes were glued to the tree tops, ears strained for the slightest twitter announcing some spring migrant had arrived at our favorite hiking spot. By chance, I glanced down, and there in a sandy swath of trail was a tiny painted turtle.

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Family Pets

Shedding Pounds with Our Pets!

Shedding Pounds with Our Pets!

Losing weight is a challenge for both people and pets. With obesity levels at an all time high in our community, how can we reverse the trend and start shedding those pounds? The good news is that working out with your pet has definite advantages!

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Family Business

The Myth of Time Management

Sometimes we treat time as the enemy. We get to the end of our day and wonder what we’ve done, disappointed that we left many items open on our to-do list.

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Family Fashion

Wearing White Before Memorial Day

Wearing White Before Memorial Day

May is the official start of warm weather, back yard barbecues, flips flops and shorts. It is also the official nod to the season of wearing white.

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Family Fun

The Wrong Side of the Bed

This morning I woke up feeling cranky and tired. I didn’t want to get out of bed. I didn’t want to eat breakfast, and I didn’t want to go to school.

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Family Safety

Plugged In Parent - May

The kids told me our babysitter was texting while she was driving the car. When I confronted her, she claimed she only texts at stop lights.

Stopping the Bully

While parents would like to think their children are always well mannered and nice, unfortunately sometimes children can be cruel to their peers. And the true extent of their cruelty can often have devastating ramifications.

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