Category Archives: Lifestyle

Enjoying National Pizza Month

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Do you like pizza?  Z.E.N. and I love pizza!  Philip on the other hand is not a big fan, but I would say that he is in the minority.  Around 94 percent of Americans eat pizza at least once a month and there are estimated to be over 60,000 pizzerias across the country, meaning that…

How Going Natural Can Be Easy For A Busy Mom Looking To Make Her Family Healthier

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Many people are going natural in small ways each day. The trend of becoming environmentally conscious has made people change shopping, parenting, hygiene, and other daily activities. Here is a look at steps that I have taken to join the “green” revolution and provide a healthier life for my family. The first step I have…

New York Giant David Diehl Tackles the Flu Shot

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Winter is quickly approaching, so guess what, it’s flu shot time! Flu season usually begins in October each year and usually ends around May. The months of December, January, and February are usually the worst months when it comes to the flu.  Those are the months when more people tend to come down with the flu. Because of…

Top Ways To Save Money On Halloween

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While Christmas may be the most expensive holiday of the year, for some families, Halloween can follow as a close second. Halloween is the one time of year where both children and parents can dress up in costume, and adorn their house and yard with tons of spooky decorations. For families on a budget, there…

Car Care Made Easy For Moms

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pep Boys. All opinions are 100% mine. With school underway and the holiday season just around the corner, many Moms will be spending a significant amount of time driving. Car maintenance is one of the most important factors when it comes to vehicle safety…

Dove Self Esteem Weekend Empowers Women To Recognize Real Beauty

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When I was around 7 years old, we moved to a new area. Because of the move, I had to go to a new school that fall. When I arrived at school for the first time, I felt out of place. Why, because out of 37 kids, I was the only one who looked like…

Guest Post – 3 Ways to Naturally Fight Diabetes

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It is unfortunate that we live in a world that is so plagued with illness and disease, but that is the way it is, and since that is the way it is, I feel that it is that it is all that much more important that way are aware of these diseases and how to…

Get Fit For Self Improvement Month

September is self improvement month. Take the Coolsculpting challenge

I do not own a scale, so the last time I weighed myself was at a Dr’s. appointment in May of this year. At the time, I was happy with my weight. Last week I visited my Dr. and discovered that after lazing around all summer it seems that I’ve gained quite a few pounds,…

Run or Walk to Make a Difference

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The eleventh annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk which will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2012, is a memorial tribute to Stephen Siller, the late FDNY firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice during his heroic efforts to rescue survivors of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. The race will begin at 9:30. The…

DIY Infant Halloween Costume Ideas

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Although Halloween costumes for kids can be so cute, they can also be quite expensive. It’s true that kids can wear the costumes more than once, but when it comes to infants, this is not always the case. Therefore, spending money on a pricey infant Halloween costume is not very practical. The better way would…