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Red, White and Blue Holiday Fun
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and what better opportunity to combine some fun family time and good food! Since we’ve recently moved out of state, I […]
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Celebrating National Fruit and Veggies Month
In the spirit of June being National Fruit and Veggies Month, and the wider assortment of fruits and veggies available at grocery stores and farmers markets, we’re challenging you and […]
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The Great American Backyard Campout
It’s time to break out the tents, for tomorrow is the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout. It’s the annual National Wildlife Federation celebration that encourages parents across the […]
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Life Balance 101
Transition is hard on our families and bodies. Even if the transition is a positive experience (like moving into a new home or having a baby), the stress that accompanies […]
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Eating Well at Work
Your workday lunch can be a simple way to manage your budget—and your waistline. Just think, two $4 lunches per week add up to over $400 per year, not to […]
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Father’s Day – An Opportunity for Self-Reflection
Father’s Day is special to me. Although getting gifts is fun, I never dwell on that part of the day. I always focus on how fortunate I am to be […]
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A New Look at How We Count Calories
The American Society for Nutrition recently released a statement on energy balance and implications for keeping a consistent body weight. In general, the statement supports much of the currently held beliefs […]
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Benefits of Spring Gardening
Spring has sprung and summer is on its way, which means it’s time for one of my favorite activities of the year–growing my vegetable garden! Gardening not only provides delicious […]
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End of School Energy Balance
My oldest son William is about to finish first grade. Honestly, I don’t know where the time has gone. I feel like it was just yesterday that I was signing […]
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Together Counts Health and Wellness Makeover
We recently partnered with Lifetime Television’s “The Balancing Act” to help a handful of “reality stars” set their fitness and health goals and achieve them! Viewers will get to see […]
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