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Ditch the Grinch and Deck the Halls

‘Tis the season! That’s what all the billboards, advertisements, and email subject lines are saying right about now, anyway.  But ‘tis the season for what, exactly? The obvious answers are “giving” and “gathering” and “getting out the sparkly decorations.” There are presents that need purchasing and cards that need crafting; there are parties that require…

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How Can a Teenager Eat Healthy?

Just at the time when a teenager is going through incredible physical growth and changes, the issue of eating habits starts to wind out of a parent’s direct control. The teenager who drives, works, participates in innumerable activities and considers a stop at a fast-food drive-in a daily requirement is most probably not getting appropriate nutrition. In addition, by becoming victims of the sugar-high/drop-in-energy cycle, teenagers are sabotaging themselves. By following a few simple suggestions, parents may be able to improve their teenagers’ diets.

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10 Fashion Tips for Pregnant Women

Pregnancy is an exciting time: not only are you and your partner gearing up for the most demanding and rewarding job of a lifetime—parenthood—but you have a whole new excuse to go shopping, not just for baby gear, but for maternity clothes. Clothing for pregnant women has come a long way in the last few decades. The shapeless smocks of yesteryear are out, and attractive, fashionable clothing is widely available at affordable prices. Take a bit of time to find some flattering clothing for your new body. Here are 10 tips for pregnancy fashion that will make you feel as good on the outside as your baby is doing on the inside.