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Get rid of time monsters

What is a time monster you ask?We all have a lot to juggle in our lives, and sometimes the things we know we should do get put on the side burner. We know we should get more exercise. We know we should startacting on the novel we have always dreamed of writing. We know we should face our emotions instead of simply overeating. Time monsters come in handy when they support you in avoiding all the things you deep down wish to pursue. We can make up good excuses.

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Ways to Reuse Paper Grocery Bags

Paper manufacture accounts for a high percentage of global deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions and other kinds of damage to our environment. Reusing paper grocery bags is one way you can help reduce the paper industrys negative impact on our world. Here is how you reuse those brown bags the easy way

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Keeping Toddlers Safe – Getting Older Siblings Involved

Families with toddlers know the importance of childproofing. These walking vacuums seem to find everything and quickly put it into their mouths. This is especially worrisome in houses with a toddler and older children, as the older kids usually have toys that are the perfect size for their younger brother or sister to swallow or choke on.

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Life Interrupted

By Guest Blogger Melanie Kramer I must admit, writing this Blog post was cathartic, liberating and at the same time overcast with a shadow of somberness. The last six years have been a struggle coming to terms with my decision to give up a painting career that I loved dearly, to stay home and raise my children. And as I reflect back today, I cant help but think, Was this the best decision for me? For my kids? Why do I feel like I am on the road to nowhere?