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The Importance of Optimism, A Foster Parent's Story

I have a story to tell. As a foster parent of over 18 years, and after parenting over 250 kids and teaching classes for 13 years, plus counseling adoptive families and families in crisis, I've been inspired...

35 comments    life advice family
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Replenish, Restore and Revitalize with Health-Enhancing Juices!

New to Juicing? Get your Juicer, here.  Me too, but I hope this information converts you to becoming "juiced" in the best of ways! Not only are the health benefits of freshly extracted juices numerous, you...

16 comments    how to tips make
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Drinking Juices for Energy and Healthy Living

Wonderful flavors and nutrients are found in the juice from fresh vegetables and fruit. But first, Invest in an electric juicer!! You won't be sorry! In fact, I think you'll be feeling better than you've felt...

11 comments    health how to food
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Pizza Dough Makes Bacon and Cheese Turnovers

I know, I do it, too! In a hurry, grab a pastry and off we go to start our day! But, in a few minutes, we'll hit the crash after the sugar rush, and will want to eat again. Please yourself and your kids...

16 comments    how to home food
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Parenting - What Kind of Mom Are You?

Be There With the Attention Button On! Mom At Attention!  Are you at home, but gone at the same time? Leave the Zombie at the movies. Don't be offended, a lot of us "zone out." It's normal. The...

18 comments    life family children
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Raising Teens WithOut Your Hair Raising

Well, it doesn't have to be that way. But, what do parents do, when it is? Teens are tough to raise, it's tough times, and we have to be strong, ready, prepared. Armed, even. No, no, not that kind of...

19 comments    advice family how to
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Raising Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind!

Kids. Gotta love 'em. The problem with parenting is that when you get it figured out, you're out of a job. Unless you have grandkids, and that brings up another whole set of issues, challenges and...

7 comments    love advice family
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Up, Up, and Away!

Have you ever flown a kite? On Saturday afternoons, when chores were done, the nearby desert came alive with squeals, thudding feet, and grunts of effort. My imagination would soar with each puff of air that took the kite higher and higher into the sky.

19 comments    children fun recreation
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Staying Sweet With Less Sugar

Are you concerned about your weight? Do you have diabetes or does it run in your family? While diabetes is not caused by eating sugar, sugar consumption can increase our weight which puts us at risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even cancer. Read these tips.

4 comments    health life family
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Cut The Sugar, Baby!

Put that soda can down! The percentage of children who are overweight has tripled since 1970!! Why? Mainly, sugar. It's everywhere and in most of the foods quickly available to our kids. From catsup to...

20 comments    how to tips make
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