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6 Foods You Blame for Breakouts: Is It True?

When it comes to your skin, are you what you eat? Chocolate and fried foods are famous for causing breakouts, but are they true or is it just a skin myth? Take a closer look at six foods you probably blame for breakouts, and find out whats really causing problems on your face. What causes breakouts?

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Nursing Mothers Granted Tax Break

Great news! Nursing moms are getting a new tax break from the IRS for breast pumps and other supplies. The same proposal was rejected last year because the IRS didnt think breastfeeding had enough benefits to be considered medical care. But, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other breastfeeding advocates fought for the proposal, citing the many long-lasting health benefits of breast milk. The IRS has changed their tune and will now allow mothers to count the cost of breast pumps and other supplies as a medical deduction.

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Edutainment Apps To Help Fight Spring Break Brain Drain

The following post is sponsored by Sylvan LearningSpring break is right around the corner and that means your kids are going to try to get away with as much screen time as possible.Whether they have their own mobile device or they’re just planning to swipe yours – what’s the best way for moms to fight the spring break brain drain? We think it’s by introducing fun and educational apps that kids …

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Weaning Your Baby: Debunking Common Myths

So, you feel it is time to wean your baby and you are wondering how to approach it. Ask yourself these questions before you make your final decision. Is it intuitively correct to stop nursing, or are others influencing me? Since breastfeed babies eat more often than formula feed babies, nursing women are falsely told that their babies are hungry – lacking the nutrition of formula.