The Active Family

Tomorrow is the official first day of the last month. Duh. If you are anything like my family, you may have a ton of money left on your FSA account that MUST be spent by December 31st or the big bad government gets to keep it! Luckily we don’t have too much left to get [...]

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There are 12 people converging on my household, adding to my five. That is 17 pairs of shoes stomping their way around my house, bringing in whatever debris they pick up from outside. I’m not so fanatical that I make everyone remove their shoes at the door, though I did when the kids were little [...]

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We celebrated my darling daughter’s 7th birthday yesterday, and I have to admit, I didn’t have the best day. I’m so pleased with how she is growing up. She is beautiful and smart, funny and kind. I just can’t get over how fast the years go.
I can remember the moment she was born. I [...]

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Watching the Today Show this morning, there was a segment on women trimming their middles. Why does it seem like that is the hardest spot to slim down? They had some really good tips, but nothing super new to me. I know what I’m supposed to do, it is the doing that is the problem.
The [...]

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What is a girl supposed to do when she rents her home and can’t paint? I have to confess I have an addiction to accessories. I slipcover my sofas to change the look with the seasons, I have different wall hangings and pictures that I swap out every few months. Chances are good that you [...]

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I’ve been using the KettleWorx home fitness system for about 3 weeks, and I have to say it is one of the best programs I have come across for home fitness. It fits just about every requirement for someone who works out at home. There is only one piece of equipment needed, and that is [...]

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I’m holding out for Cyber Monday for the bulk of my shopping, but I’m shocked at the number of super sales that are already popping up in my email. Seems like many retailers are trying to get a jump on retail sales by luring customers in earlier than Black Friday.
I’ve already gotten one major item [...]

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First, a disclaimer. I am not a doctor, and I don’t play one on TV. I am only speaking from my personal experience, not from any perceived medical knowledge. Take that as you will!
I’ve learned over the past few years that there are certain foods that are better for you than others. (duh) While I [...]

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I’m pretty sure there is only one other person out there that actually cares that my office is being renovated, but hey! We blog about what is happening in our oh-so-exciting lives, right?
Not a whole lot has happened since choosing the tiles, we’ve gone back and forth over the paint colors and the window treatments. [...]

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I’m in a strange mood today. I couldn’t sleep very well last night, thinking about the shootings at Ft Hood, TX yesterday. My thoughts echo those of President Obama. It is hard enough losing the lives of our soldiers overseas, it is beyond tragic and heartbreaking when they are slain on our own soil. Ft [...]

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