Get Healthy With Hemp: Hemp History Week

May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Learn more about the health and environmental benefits of hemp.

If you keep up on current nutrition trends and health news, surely you've read about hemp. It's a sustainable and versatile seed known as a nutritional powerhouse. June 3rd is the start of the fourth annual Hemp History week. Learn more about some of the well known endorsers like Andrew Weil, Ziggy Marley and Alicia Silverstone. Their mission is to change the outdated federal policy – created in the 1930's – that currently prevents U.S. farmers from growing this nutritious, versatile, ... Continue Reading

Home & Food

Crazy Combinations: 3 Strange Food Pairings that are Surprisingly Delicious

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Three tasty, albeit strange, food pairings and recipes to try.

Bananas and onions, bacon and chocolate, avocado and coffee - what do these three combinations have in common? To some they may sound absurdly disgusting! But to others, these combos are surprisingly tasty and a real treat for the adventurous foodie. Surprisingly easy to make, and quite tasty, ... Continue Reading

Style & Beauty

Wear White Fearlessly This Weekend

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Tips for wearing white on Memorial Day and beyond.

Memorial Day is this weekend. Traditionally this is the time to break out everything white in your wardrobe. Whether or not you follow this rule, you may still be hesitant about adding white to your wardrobe ... no matter what the season. Maybe you're afraid it will highlight some flaws, or you're ... Continue Reading

Parenting

7 Communication Secrets for Parents of Elementary Aged Kids

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Learn effective ways to communicate with your younger children.

At the end of January, I covered 7 communication secrets for parents of teens and received some great feedback from our Social Moms readers. I was talking with a friend yesterday and she asked for similar advice, but this time she needed tips for talking to her elementary-aged child. It's ... Continue Reading

Relationships

Fighting Fair: 5 Tips For Healthier Arguments

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Five ways to fight fair – no matter who you’re arguing with.

Disagreements are an unavoidable part of life. No matter how much we try, we just can't get along with everyone all the time. What we can do, however, is change our reactions and our approach to navigating these difficult moments. Naturally, how we fight with our spouse will differ from how we argue ... Continue Reading

Tech & Work

Moms Share Info More Than You’d Think!

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Research shows moms share more online than average population.

Moms love to share information about their families - whether it's chatting about their toddler's first steps, asking opinions about a new learning program, or showing off photos of a recent recital. It's no surprise that moms take to sharing this information online too, but it may be a surprise how ... Continue Reading

Health

Aid In Dying Passed In Vermont

Elderly Patient Sleeping in a Hospital Bed

Vermont is the fourth state to allow for “death with dignity.”

For the most part, Vermont is a rather peaceful state. I rarely see our state mentioned in the national news. Days tend to go by at a slower pace than in many other states I've visited.  There's little hustle and bustle, practically no traffic, and a lower crime rate than many people have to deal ... Continue Reading

Travel

Don’t Miss Disney World: 15 Must-Dos in The Most Magical Place on Earth

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Discover the must-see sights, rides, and restaurants when traveling to Disney World in Orlando.

Headed on a family trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Disney World is that once-in-a-lifetime family destination, where even mom and dad get to be a kid again. Where else can you have a mad tea party with Alice in Wonderland, set off on a Jungle Cruise, and eat breakfast with Winnie the Pooh ... Continue Reading

The World

Aid In Dying Passed In Vermont

Elderly Patient Sleeping in a Hospital Bed

Vermont is the fourth state to allow for “death with dignity.”

For the most part, Vermont is a rather peaceful state. I rarely see our state mentioned in the national news. Days tend to go by at a slower pace than in many other states I've visited.  There's little hustle and bustle, practically no traffic, and a lower crime rate than many people have to deal ... Continue Reading