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Multitasking Mania: Six Tips to Make Time for What Matters

“To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life.” – Jill Bolte Taylor Life is too crammed full these days. Even in our downtime, we are busy communicating. Texting, tweeting, […]

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Not-Quite-Spring Cleaning Tips

Now that we’re through the holiday season, it’s a great time to clear out the clutter and give the house a thorough cleaning. Just think of it as a makeover for your home!It might not be spring yet, but these cleaning tips will help you say goodbye to dust and dirt and leaving your rooms looking refreshed and recharged.Get OrganizedThe best way to tackle a cleaning project is by making …

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Tips for Purchasing Apps for Your Toddler

When you first get a tablet, youll want to load up on apps just for yourself (I know I did!) but after a while, my kids wanted to play on my tablet so I started searching for age-appropriate apps. It wasnt as easy as I thought. I wanted to make sure that the apps they were using where actually teaching them a specific skill based on their educational needs but still fun to interact with. Here are the five strategies that I use when evaluating and selecting apps for my kids.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Peggy Fleming Shares Her Cold & Flu Tips

Peggy Fleming is one inspiring lady. Not only is she a three-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist in the sport of figure skating, she’s also a busy mom and grandmother. And since she’s spent so much time on the ice, Peggy has dealt with her fair share of colds. She’s recently partnered with Robitussin for their Simple Acts of Reliefcampaign, which is 100 days long and is designed to help cold sufferers get back their health.

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Are Kids Going Into Kindergarten Unprepared? Teachers Say Yes!

Is your child ready for kindergarten? According to a report released yesterday by Age of Learning, Inc., the odds aren’t as good as you might think. In a survey of 500 teachers across the country, more than 66% feel that children are not adequately prepared for school.Furthermore, veteran kindergarten teachers feel that the percentage will only grow higher in time.