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Holiday Ham Recipe from Evette Rios
Is ham the centerpiece of your family’s holiday meal? They are delicious, but ham recipes can be packed with calories. When I’m making ham for my family, I use no-calorie […]
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5 Ways to Cure Holiday Break Boredom
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the much anticipated holiday break from school. With so much free time, kids tend to get stir crazy when just hanging out in […]
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Delicious, Lower-Calorie Holiday Recipes from Evette Rios
This holiday season, with a new baby in tow, I will be hosting my very first family shin digs! Now, in Latino families like mine, food is everything. It’s how […]
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Encouraging Your Child to Be An Athlete
As a mom of 4 boys, our family is involved in many team sports. While they may not always be the best player on the team, I always encourage and […]
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Easy-to-Make Holiday Favorites from Hungry Girl!
These festive Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes from Together Counts partner Hungry Girl are a delicious, easy-to-make treat to add to your holiday recipe list! Enjoy your favorites while cutting calories this […]
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Mom-Approved After School Snacks
I don’t know about your kids, but every day mine run into the house after school and act as if they haven’t eaten for 24 hours instead of the actual […]
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25 Family Activities for Black Friday
When I first moved to the United States (I was born and raised in Western Canada) I had vaguely heard about Black Friday but never experienced it. Now after living […]
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Family Thanksgiving Activities for Together Counts
I love Thanksgiving because everything surrounding the holiday supports family togetherness and the spirit of gratitude. And while much of the preparation may be over the family meal, as a […]
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Low-Calorie Seasonal Favorites From Hungry Girl!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, this delicious, low-calorie pumpkin parfait from Together Counts partner Hungry Girl is a cinch to make for your family and friends. Enjoy your favorites while cutting […]
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Young Leaders
As a volunteer with the Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital ‘Young Leaders’ program, one of my favorite activities is ‘What is Energy Balance?’ using the recommended daily food plan from choosemyplate.gov, […]
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