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Going The Distance

I dragged myself to the gym this morning for a change. Drag drag drag. Come on Erica, no more excuses! YOU CAN DO IT! The gym for me was never one of those things I did willingly. It was just part of my routine, like, getting gas for my car. I admit, the reason I go, is for that incredible feeling afterward. Theres no better feeling once youre done, but getting me there is no small feat.

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Wrong Exercises During Pregnancy

When you find out you are pregnant it is easy to be overwhelmed by the laundry list of do’s and don’ts. An especially confusing area can be the right and wrong exercises to do during pregnancy. Most experts agree, unless you have a medical condition that excludes you from exercise, exercise during pregnancy is safe and effective. However, there are some exercises that are not suggested to do during pregnancy. Following is a discussion of the wrong exercises to do during pregnancy.

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List of Fun Exercises for Kids

Kids are naturally active and do not need much encouragement to get up and move. Keep them interested in physical activity with fun exercises that are also appropriate for their physical skill level, intellectual level and maturity level. Encourage exercises which involve movement, balance, coordination and teamwork. Running, walking and bike riding are exercises which kids learn early and are not quickly (if ever) outgrown. Other exercises including jumping rope or playing hopscotch will be abandoned by older children who want to be seen as mature and not as babies. All children can learn how to do sit-ups and push-ups, to build strength and stamina. Keep these activities as warm up exercises for older children, and encourage them to increase their stamina by adding more repetitions.

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How To Maximize Savings On Black Friday

Black Friday is all about snagging great deals and saving a ton of money. This is the time to buy the brands that rarely go on sale during the rest of the year, and to maximize your savings on everything else! 1. Save big on LEGO at Walmart. It is very rare to find steep…

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Sharpies, Puppies and an Espresso Ganache Pie

As a doting god-mum to a teenage boy and a 4-year-old princess, and an auntie of many of my friends toddlers, I get the pleasure of spoiling them with toys and treats that make their parents cringe on occasion. A god-mum is the perfect role for me right now. Some day that will probably change, but for now, I love every minute. And for all the super- mums out there who somehow manage to do it all, I admire you more than you know and I highly recommend a slice of this pie in mid-afternoon. Espresso Ganache Pie Recipe*