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Life is Filled with Stepping Stones

My mom frequently reminds me that her and my dad will be there for you, but were not going to do it for you. Little by little, step-by-step we grow into ourselves. When we are first born, we breathe air for the first time and they cut the chord. That is our first step to independence, right? F-R-E-E-D-O-M! I think not.

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Why You Should Go on Family Vacation Now!

Summer brings about a natural sense of exploration. How do you know your family is ready for a vacation? Well besides it being August, are you experiencing any of the following symptoms: burnt out, stuck in a rut, cabin fever, snapping at everything, feel like its groundhog day and cant bear to hear another Dora the Explorer travel adventures? Yeah, youre ready to pack it up.

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Take it Easy — Life is But a Breeze

My best friend Melissa constantly reminds me of precious pearl dont force it and I believe the path to simplifying our lives is balancing the need for structure, going with the flow and either climbing or avoiding the brick walls. The summer days are longer and your spirit soars in free form. The school year is over and theres a new groove. Do you let loose and go free form or do you maintain law, order, structure and a schedule?

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Advice on Divorce and Separation

Most of the time separation leads to a divorce but not always. Some people need the distance separation offers, and then they get back together. Others remain separated the rest of their lives for financial or convenience reasons. If you do decide to separate and then divorce, you need to consider many factors.

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Acai Berry Weight Loss Scams

It may seem that everywhere you look online, you see advertisements for weight loss supplements that include acai berry. They may urge you to follow one simple rule to lose weight, or they may mimic the look of a news website talking about a “local” woman’s weight loss. Unfortunately, many of these are scams. The Connecticut Attorney General’s office reports that there is no competent scientific research supporting the health claims made by these companies.