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Pretty Glass Jars

For quite a while now I have been collecting glass jars. Stashing them away at first in an organized fashion, and then it started to be more of a stick it wherever there is room kind of thing. For a long time I have loved seeing the pictures of jars neatly organized in my friend Jens cupboard. Also, every time I have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Chef Michaels pantry …

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How to Lose Weight After Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Getting your body back in shape after your pregnancy may take time and effort. Once you are finished breastfeeding your baby, you may look in the mirror with despair, wondering how you managed to retain so much of your pregnancy weight. Now that your baby no longer depends on your breast milk for nutrition, you may decide it is time to get serious about losing your pregnancy weight. Incorporating good eating habits and raising your level of activity can help you reach your weight-loss goals.

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Diet Tips to Minimize Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting time for most women. However, along with choosing names and decorating the nursery, many women experience a weight gain beyond what their doctor recommends. You can avoid excessive amounts of weight during pregnancy by watching what you eat and staying active. Although friends and family may tell you that you are eating for two, Sutter Health, a network of physicians and doctors that serves Northern California, warns against consuming more than 300 additional calories per day, during the second and third trimesters. Healthy eating habits while you’re expecting can help you maintain a healthy pregnancy weight.

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My Beef with the ER

I have a little beef Id like to take up with all of the pediatricians offices and hospitals out there. No, its not about the wait times, its not about the toys that seem to crawl with germs, its not about why you would put the fun mural and clown mirror on the sick side of the waiting room leaving my healthy child there for a developmental check up to run over there and hang out. Pure craziness.