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Do You Have a Hobby?

A few months ago, one of my children noted that I dont have any hobbies. Then a couple of weeks ago, my 6-year-old asked what I did in my spare time. I wasnt convinced he understood the concept, so asked what he did in his free time. He replied that he enjoys playing tag. Clearly, he did understand. Considering I dont have an abundance of this spare time he speaks of, I was left thinking hard on an answer. To buy some time, I asked what he thought I did in my spare time. He suggested perhaps I knit once everyone is in bed. Knitting – alrighty then.

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How to Help Your Teenage Son Make Friends

As a mom, it’s heartbreaking to watch your teen miss out on some of the rites of teen passage. Maybe you just moved to a new city or maybe your teen struggles with self-esteem or shyness. Either way, making friends can be a real challenge. While you can’t go out and make friends for your teenage son, you can help address any issues that might be holding him back. You can also encourage your teen to get active in the community to meet new people.

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How to Start a Woman-Owned Company

If you have always dreamed about owning a business, you are not alone. In 2009, more than 10 million businesses in America were owned by females, according to Gaebler.com. In addition, female-owned businesses grew at more than two times the rate that male-owned businesses did. Whether you want to open a retail store, a bakery or an engineering firm, there are resources, organizations and others that stand ready to offer guidance and support.

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Free Easy Ways to Lose Weight

If you want to lose weight, it may seem that there’s a lot of money to spend. Everywhere you turn, there are ads for exercise machines, diet plans, diet foods and weight loss communities. Don’t fret if you are on a budget. Losing weight is often a matter of combining healthy food choices with exercise–two things that don’t require money.