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Probiotics and Prebiotics for Kids: What’s the Difference?

Healthy germs are all the buzz these days.  What are they? And how do we incorporate them into a kid’s diet?  First, let’s start with the cringeworthy fact that we host trillions of microbes in and on our bodies.  Most of these reside in our gut and are actually quite beneficial for maintaining a healthy body.…

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Election Day: How to Find Your Polling Place

Tuesday is the big time – time to vote in the 2012 Presidential Elections. Wondering where you should go to cast your ballot? Don’t worry! There are several places online where you can find your polling location and other important details. Here are a few resources for voters:

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Four Money Traps Every Mom Should Know

The last thing I expected as I headed up the freeway from San Diego to Los Angeles was a money trap. Traffic? Yes. Frustration and delays? Naturally. But a money trap? Never. Halfway there I had a choice: jump on a wide-open toll road or sit in a sea of traffic only to arrive at my appointment sweaty and swearing. It was an easy but costly decision: my $6.50 toll quickly turned into a …