For children, play is naturally enjoyable. And since it is their active engagement in things that interest them, play should be child-led, or at least child-inspired, for it to remain relevant and meaningful to them. Children at play are happily lost in themselves; they are in their own realm of wonder, exploration, and adventure, pulling [...]

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You start out with good intentions. You promise yourself that you’ll start your exercise program tomorrow. However, once tomorrow arrives do you find that you are too tired from working all day to exercise in the evening?
Well, you’re not alone. Being too tired after work or not having enough time in the evening after work [...]

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Time is something of which none of us seems to have enough. We live in a fast-paced world of new technologies designed to keep us moving faster and faster. Such things as microwave ovens, cell phones and high-speed internet allow us to accomplish our tasks in less time, but instead of enjoying this savings, most [...]

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While winter is a joyous season filled with holiday parties, family gatherings, and gift-giving, it can also be one of the deadliest times of the year. Weather-related injuries and illnesses afflict millions during the cooler months, as people may fail to take adequate health and safety precautions. The likelihood of injury or illness often depends [...]

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Feeling stressed from the holidays? Co-workers getting on your nerves? Wondering how you’ll pay for those holiday gifts? Can’t figure out what to buy your daughter’s dance teacher? “People try to balance the social events of the holidays, along with buying gifts and keeping up on work duties. No wonder they feel extra stress during [...]

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Here’s why I like the green movement: it connects us to the world, it frees up money, and it can draw us closer to our family.
I freely admit I used to not even worry about my carbon footprint. I had no idea what that even was. When my third child was born, I [...]

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Question for smart mama:
“I just had my first baby three weeks ago and I am already dreading going back to work. I have worked really hard to get where I am in my career and I really do love my job, but the thought of leaving my daughter every morning is starting to make me [...]

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The holidays are an exciting time for all members of the family, and that includes any family pets that may live under your roof as well.
As fun and entertaining as the month of December may be, there are a number of precautions you need to take in order to provide a safe home for your [...]

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Every Christmas my boys and I make Christmas ornaments. One of my all-time favorites is the child’s hand print Santa. We made these ornaments six years ago, and I still smile a really big smile when they are unboxed. It has become a tradition to compare the Santa hand print ornaments with [...]

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Today we’re sharing some preconception tips for the smart mama-to-be (no matter what number child you’re trying for!) from our book Preconception Plain & Simple - A Deliciously Smart and Sexy Guide in Preparing for Pregnancy.

Since we all love desserts, we started there. (And don’t forget to count yourself as a dessert too!)
CHOCOLATE
Oh, yes! This [...]

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