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Pregnancy: What’s Normal and What Isn’t

I can’t tell you how many times during my pregnancy things would happen to my body and I would frantically wonder, “Is this supposed to be happening or not?” Thankfully, I had friends who had been pregnant before me and could tell me what I should be worried about and what I just needed to deal...

Practicing Fireplace Safety

As the weather turns colder, many homeowners rely on fireplaces to keep a family room warm and comfortable. However, improperly using your fireplace can make your home vulnerable to a fire. The leading cause for these types of house fires is a buildup of creosote in the chimney. Creosote is a byproduct of the burning process....

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Practice Makes Perfect

Two of my children’s favorite phrases are “Mommy, can you help me?” and “I can’t do this!” Of course we all know that what they are really asking is “Will you do this?” or “Will you give me the answer?” Though sometimes it is easier or more convenient to just do it ourselves, especially when pressed for time,...

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How to Choose the Best Cycling Clothing for You

Most sports activities require specialist clothing, and cycling is no exception. Of course, cycling can also be done without specific clothing or gear — if you casually cycle to work every morning, it’s unlikely you’ll arrive at the office fully kitted out in your cycling shorts and a high-end jersey. But if you’re going far and...

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Planning a Girls’ Night Out

With the stress of work, raising a family, or just every day life, it’s good to get together with your gal pals every once in awhile. Planning a girls’ night out (or in!) can be a great way to relax and de-stress. If you’re strapped for ideas, check out the following fun activities to plan a...

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Post-Christmas Re-gifting Party

Seems like most every year you get something as a gift that is nice but just not you. What to do with it? Well, it’s certain that your friends got something like that too. Why not make it a post-Christmas party to regroup with your girlfriends and exchange those unwanted gifts for something you might like...

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Five Essential Steps to Training with an Injury

When an injury sidelines your workout schedule,it’s easy to fall into a funk. You feel disheartened. You feel defeated. You may even feel like giving up and wallowing in self-pity all day. Unfortunately, this method of recovery simply doesn’t work and your life will likely only become even more depressing. You need to view this incident...