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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 …
When My Child With Autism Was Diagnosed With Cancer
This week I want to share a guest post from Jess Block Nerren. Her son has autism and was recently diagnosed with cancer. Here is her heartfelt story:Autism and pediatric cancer. Autism and Hodgkins Lymphoma. No matter how you say those two together, it sounds tough.My son Royce, 8, with autism was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma about 60 days ago, on March 3, 2014.We went to the hospital for back …
(Scary) Scenes from the Soft Play Center
I understand the concern surrounding the soft play at the mall. Any place that breeds a virus called hand, foot and mouth disease is no place for children. The soft play is alarmingly similar to a public restroom: its free, smells, and gets cleaned once a day (though whoever sees that happen?). But kids wash with hand sanitizer, run barefoot, zip down slides with squishy soiled diapers, and inevitably lick the 3-foot tall apple–just to see.
Hot Stones for the Feet
When you consider the complexity of the human foot, which contains more than 100 tendons and has 33 joints and 26 bones, it’s no wonder that feet suffer from daily wear and tear. Problems with your feet may contribute to other health problems, too. Using hot stones for your feet is one way to help maintain foot health, and it can help you relax, too. You can follow several techniques for hot rock massage, depending on personal preference.
5 Ways to Meditate
It is a common misconception that meditation entails sitting down on a bare floor or a special meditation pillow for hours. Actually, there are many different ways to meditate, from a 5-minute time out in your office chair to a weekend-long silent retreat. Anybody who has an interest in meditating can find a style to suit her needs, time and budget.