Archive for 'Lifestyle'

Every Little Bottom

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Diaper shortage is a growing problem in the United States. Did you know… 1 in 3 American mothers struggle to provide their child with diapers? As a result, 79% of moms have had to choose between diapers and other necessities and 82% have had to cut back on food. Nearly 1 in 5 moms in [...]

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Tomato Monster

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I thought my son was a tomato monster, until I met this guy… He ate my ENTIRE tomato plant, all he left was the stem! I think I am going to start using Topsy Turvy and planting my garden upside down to keep critters like this away! Any other suggestions for keeping tomato hornworms (and [...]

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Central Florida residents, show your support and join your friends and neighbors making strides against breast cancer! The American Cancer Society has a “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” event planned at Lake Eola the morning of October 23, 2010. For more information, click here. Also, if you are interested in creating a team, you can [...]

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Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day

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Today is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen! With your help miracles will happen for sick and injured children. $1 or more from each Blizzard® treat sale will be contributed to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Let’s join together and make today the day miracles really do happen for kids in need. To find a participating [...]

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Coping

A recent tragedy has made me have flashbacks to my 8th grade year in junior high school. Unexpectedly, my childhood best friend was killed in a car accident. I was 13 at the time and had never lost anyone close to me. I wasn’t sure how I was supposed to cope with such pain and [...]

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Golden Valley Natural Jerky Review & Giveaway

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Contest is closed. Congratulations to Mindy! Words cannot begin to describe how excited I was to receive a box of samples from Golden Valley Natural! I love jerky, perhaps growing up in the country had some influence. My family used to make venison jerky but it NEVER tasted this good (sorry grandma, but it is [...]

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Non-Toxic Is Important!

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While preparing for my son’s arrival, my husband and I fell in love with expensive, eco-friendly nursery furniture. Besides the clean modern design that we loved, we felt it was important to purchase something with a non-toxic finish. Thank GOD we did! Not only does it look good but it is also very tasty! Check [...]

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