Ten Tips for Saving Money on Your Summer Family Vacation
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Ten Tips for Saving Money on Your Summer Family Vacation

June 5, 2013 Summer is looming and it’s time to start planning those summer vacations. Unfortunately, with the cost of camps, activities and childcare, it can be costly to add on a getaway. If you’re thinking of heading out of town for a family vacation, check out these ten tips for saving money. Book your trip at…

In With the Old, In With the New: Get Organized with Repurposed Items
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In With the Old, In With the New: Get Organized with Repurposed Items

June 12, 2013 Organization has never been one of my strengths. In fact, I am just downright bad at it. Fortunately for those of us who just don’t have that magically organizational touch, there is Pinterest. If you have ever been on Pinterest you know there are tons of tips on styling your home, organization,…

Dangerous Levels of Pesticides Found in Popular Tea Brands
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Dangerous Levels of Pesticides Found in Popular Tea Brands

June 19, 2013 I am an avid tea drinker, so imagine my shock and surprise when I read recent studies that uncovered that Celestial Seasonings and Teavana tea brands had tested positive for levels of pesticides that exceeded US food and safety limits. Celestial Seasonings is a brand of tea that is moderately priced and…

Live Beautifully Everyday and Help Your Favorite Organization! #LivingBeautifully
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Live Beautifully Everyday and Help Your Favorite Organization! #LivingBeautifully

June 25, 2013 Want to live beautiful AND give back to one of your favorite charities? EcoTools is here to help! As part of their annual donation to 1% for the Planet® in support of Earthshare they’ve chosen three charities they think best support their idea of looking and living beautifully. These charities are making the world a more…

RV Family Travel: Tips for Making the Most Out of Your RV Road Trip
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RV Family Travel: Tips for Making the Most Out of Your RV Road Trip

July 3, 2013 Have you ever dreamed of hitting the open road and traveling the country with your family in an RV? Our family is heading out on an RV trip this upcoming summer, traveling from Chicago to Bozeman, Montana, and we can’t wait! Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way about…

High in Taste, Low in Calories: Summer Drinks & Cocktails
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High in Taste, Low in Calories: Summer Drinks & Cocktails

June 25, 2013 The summer heat has you craving something cold quench your thirst.  Before you dive into that frosty mug of pale ale or start sipping pina colada’s poolside find out exactly what your options are for great-tasting, low calorie drinks this season. Maybe you  worked hard all winter-long to get a rockin’ beach…

Travel Expert Amy Tara Koch Discusses Busy Moms Planning Summer Travel
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Travel Expert Amy Tara Koch Discusses Busy Moms Planning Summer Travel

June 28, 2013 Amy Tara Koch (style expert, author, journalist and travel aficionado) recently sat down to answer some questions we had about busy moms planning family vacations. Here are just a few of the tips Amy suggests: Set fare alerts on your computer or phone. Airfare Watchdog is one of her favorite sites. She…

The “Earth Day” For Beaches: Clean Beach Week
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The “Earth Day” For Beaches: Clean Beach Week

July 2, 2013 Clean Beach Week was started by the Clean Beaches Coalition and is held every year from July 1st-July 7th. Clean Beach Week is the “Earth Day” for beaches. The week is designed to promote a healthy beach lifestyle and to bring awareness to the problems associated with dirty and ill-maintained beaches. With…

Fourth of July Outfit Ideas: What to Wear on Independence Day
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Fourth of July Outfit Ideas: What to Wear on Independence Day

July 2, 2013 Dressing in red, white and blue can be tricky. You don’t want to go overboard and look like a giant American flag with legs, but you do want to look stylish and celebrate the holiday with a cute outfit. Whether you’re celebrating with friends and family at a backyard barbecue, sitting on…

Labneh Cheese: Make Your Own Spreadable Cheese
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Labneh Cheese: Make Your Own Spreadable Cheese

July 12, 2013 Learning how to make Labneh cheese is one of the simplest cheese-making projects you can tackle. It originated in the Middle East and Lebanon and is similar to our cream cheese, although not quite as firm. Labneh is basically a strained yogurt cheese.  The yogurt is strained to remove the whey –…

Share Your Funny Feeding Story for a Chance to Win $20,000 Towards Your Child’s Education #hfbrightside
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Share Your Funny Feeding Story for a Chance to Win $20,000 Towards Your Child’s Education #hfbrightside

August 5, 2013 My kids are extremely finicky when it comes to food. We’ve gone through periods of time where my youngest would only eat chicken nuggets and crackers. My oldest child still refuses to use condiments on anything! I’m sure most of us have similar stories and now it’s time to share those tales…

Sweet or Sour: You Choose With This Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe
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Sweet or Sour: You Choose With This Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

July 19, 2013 I don’t eat much red meat and absolutely no fish (just don’t like the taste), which leaves chicken (and the other white meat).  Because of this, I am always looking for different poultry recipes.  Fried, baked, roasted, grilled, sliced for stir fried – these same old ways get a little tiresome. Recently…