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4 Easy Ways to Sit Less & Stand More
Here’s what I did yesterday: Drove to my office, worked on my computer, attended a meeting, drove home…
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5 Ways to Celebrate Without Spending A Lot of Money
One of the most common ways to celebrate good news is by going out for a fancy dinner. We typically express our joy by…
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Want Body Confidence? Remember This Simple Fact
Would it surprise you to learn that in the U.S., a whopping 80% of women are dissatisfied with their appearance…
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Speed Cleaning: 15 Cleaning Tasks That Take Under 5 Minutes
First, let me say this: I hate cleaning. Despise it, really. If you told me to go vacuum my entire house right now…
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Dear Second-Time Moms: Please Stop Belittling Me
A few months ago, while picking up my then-infant son from child care, I exchanged pleasantries with a mother-of-two doing the same…
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In Praise of Independent Play
“See Katie, that dad is doing it right,” my mom remarked as we hung out at the playground with my toddler son. I instinctively rolled my eyes…
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Top Fitness Trends for the New Year
Maybe you’re one of the many Americans who regularly make New Year’s resolutions, and this is the year you’re vowing to get in better shape…
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The Busy Mom’s Guide to New Year’s Resolutions
We’ve officially hit that time of year when people scrutinize their lives, identify their shortcomings, and vow to make next year…
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3 Ways Giving Birth Changed My Perspective on the Christmas Story
During the Christmas season there is no shortage of imagery depicting the scene of Jesus’ birth. We see…
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Be Honest: How Many Times a Day Do You Think About Your Weight?
Wait, don’t tell me, I already know the answer: Too many. Here’s a perfect example…
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My Son’s World
This past weekend, on the one-year anniversary of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, my son turned 16 months old…
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How To Have a Calm Holiday Season
Author, poet, and all-around inspiration Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way she handles these three things…