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Eat Pray Love – Watch it!

At times of personal crisis the world seems to shrink until all you can see is your own pain and despair.Thats where Liz Gilbert was when she decided to spend a year exploring the world at least exploring Italy, India and Bali. Her story played beautifully by Julie Roberts in the newly released movie feels at times narcissistic and shallow.But her pain is all too evident as she works to forgive herself and find her way to emotional and spiritual balance.

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Family Vacation!

I was just watching a segment on the Today Show about relaxing on family vacation That seems like wishful thinking with my brood- although that is exactly what I am hoping for. I never went on a family vacation as a child, so they are super important to me now. I think family vacations create memories that will last a lifetime. Its about quality time for us, checking out of our day-to-day routines, exploring different environments, and enjoying each otherbut only if they are organized!

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How to Kick Count

Moms-to-be anxiously await the first flutters from their unborn baby as a sign that all is ok. It also can give you a sense that the pregnancy is “really” happening. Usually you will feel the first kicks between weeks 18-25, if you are a first-time mom-to-be it might be closer to the 25 week mark. Women who are pregnant with their 2nd or more can sometimes identify the first movements as early as week 15.