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Mario Kills Tanooki

Editor’s note – This post is intended for humorous purposes only. ModernMom does not support animal cruelty in any form. No animals were harmed in the creation of this post. Ah Mario, for many people Mario will always remind them of the time they first discovered video games. The NES was the best selling console of the 1980s and is widely considered the single greatest console ever made.

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How to Give Tough Love

Tough love is a concept that is easier said then done for many people. When you show tough love, you are supposed to let your loved one learn from the consequences of his actions. Parents sometimes have an especially difficult time stepping back and not rescuing their teenager or adult child from natural consequences. In most cases, however, tough love is exactly what the troubled person needs to become a productive member of society.

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How To Lose Weight Without Exercising

Many women who are eager to shed unwanted weight opt to hit the gym and sweat it off. If you have neither the desire, nor the time, to do this, you do have other options. Women who don’t exercise do not have to resign themselves to a life of shopping in the plus-size section. In fact, an article in the Aug. 9, 2009, issue of “Time” magazine even reported that the benefits of exercise, according to some, have been overstated as many exercisers use their physical activity as an excuse to treat themselves, negating their hard work. While losing weight without exercise is not a simple task, with attention to your food intake, and dedication to diet modification, you can accomplish the feat.