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Why Vegas Is The New Wellness Travel Destination

March 18, 2020 The Las Vegas Strip . . . probably the last place you’d rank among the healthiest destinations, but that’s because you might not have heard how things have changed. To balance out the gambling, drinking, and gluttonous buffets, many resorts have rolled out ways to make wellness part of your next getaway. …

Video Game Fitness. Having Fun with the Kids and Getting in Shape
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Video Game Fitness. Having Fun with the Kids and Getting in Shape

January 24, 2012 The new year is the time to start making goals and many of us make a resolution surrounding fitness and getting healthy. Year after year we say, “I’m going to lose 20 pounds this year and start working out.” Then reality sets in and we start to question how we’re going to accomplish…

How to Sabotage Your Fitness Gains
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How to Sabotage Your Fitness Gains

October 20, 2011 You’ve gotten into a fitness groove. You’re eating well and hitting the gym. Then suddenly you sabotage your fitness gains unintentionally, without even really knowing it. Take Jane for example. Jane has been steadily dropping inches of her waist, thighs, and arms.  She has been increasing her resistance and difficulty level at…

Celebrate Winter on the Picture-Perfect Slopes of Snowmass Village, Colorado
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Celebrate Winter on the Picture-Perfect Slopes of Snowmass Village, Colorado

November 13, 2019 Snowmass Village, Colorado is a winter playground where families are invited to indulge in endless outdoor activities, 30+ restaurants, 95% slopeside lodging, shopping, unique special events and music—with picture-perfect, snowcapped mountains always serving as the inspiring backdrop. Located just nine miles from Aspen, Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best ski…

5 Ways to Squeeze in Exercise in Unexpected Places
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5 Ways to Squeeze in Exercise in Unexpected Places

August 27, 2011 I know lots of moms who always want to exercise, but, can’t always make the commitment to get to the gym.  There are so many ways to accomplish this one goal, that I’d like to share some ideas with you.  I’ve previously written about getting your kids outside for 15 minutes of activity before…

After School Activities For Kids and Parents
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After School Activities For Kids and Parents

August 22, 2011 Creating after school structure and stability is vital to a peaceful afternoon! Picture this:  It’s 3:30PM, you’ve already worked your workday, and now it’s time to go pick up the kids after school.   Mine are usually waiting outside running around outside their classroom door like out of control/been cooped up all…

Could That Really Happen? 6 Videos Question the Movies
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Could That Really Happen? 6 Videos Question the Movies

April 21, 2015 I shared one of my favorite YouTube amusements, Honest Trailers, with you awhile back. Screen Junkies, the masterminds behind those videos, have another awesome set of videos that study the truth behind action and Sci-Fi movies. Their Honest Action segments look at just how far action movies stretch the truth regarding their heroes….