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Achieving Holiday Balance

by Together Counts PartnerDecember 13, 2012

Tis the season to be jolly, and to spend too much, eat too much and do too much. There’s something about the holiday season that causes people to over-do…I’m as […]

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Kids in the Kitchen: Holiday Edition

by Together Counts PartnerDecember 11, 2012

Preparing holiday meals can feel stressful. There are times I’d rather my children play quietly somewhere so I can focus on the task at hand in the kitchen. While I […]

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6 Fall Super Foods to Eat Today

by Together Counts PartnerDecember 6, 2012

Now that we are heading into winter, farmers markets become more and more scarce. It may seem that some fruits and vegetables are hard to find, but you can still […]

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Fit Football Snacks

by Together Counts PartnerDecember 4, 2012

Cooler days, color changes, outdoor exercise and, of course, football — those are four things that make it feel like fall to us. If you’re as excited for this year’s […]

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6 Quick Slow Cooker Creations

by Together Counts PartnerNovember 29, 2012

It’s officially FALL, and with fall comes shorter daylight hours. For many families across the nation, those shorter daylight hours are jam packed with extracurricular activities, leaving very little time […]

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2013 Healthy Playground Makeover

by Together Counts PartnerNovember 27, 2012

How many times have you heard a parent or teacher say, “Use your indoor voice. We don’t throw balls inside.We don’t climb on furniture!” My guess is- a lot. There […]

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Thanksgiving Family Feasts

by Together Counts PartnerNovember 21, 2012

The holidays are a time for friends and families to gather and celebrate life and the people and things for which we are thankful. Most holiday get-togethers involve one person […]

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10 Turkey Crafts for Your Gang

by Together Counts PartnerNovember 19, 2012

As winter draws near, outside time together becomes rare around our house. We compensate with arts and crafts that we can do together as a family. These 25 turkey crafts […]

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Weekend Breakfast Nourishment

by Together Counts PartnerNovember 15, 2012

On weekday mornings, my kids and I hardly have time to say goodbye and give each other a kiss on the cheek as we rush to school and work. But […]

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The Reluctant Hiker

by Together Counts PartnerNovember 13, 2012

Hiking as a family sounds like such a peaceful way to spend the day, but the reality isn’t as simple. With small children you can’t just grab a water bottle […]

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