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Safety Tips for Picnic Lunches at The Beach

I love to eat on the beach. Whether its a simple picnic at high noon or cocktails and finger foods watching the sunset, dining al fresco is restorative for me. In Italian, al fresco means in the fresh. Translated into English, it means outdoors, and preparing a picnic lunch to enjoy outside doesnt have to involve lots of work. With some thought and planning, it can be easy and fun.

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A Day at the Beach: Safety Tips for Picnic Lunches (with Recipe Ideas, Too!)

I love to eat on the beach. Whether its a simple picnic at high noon or cocktails and finger foods watching the sunset, dining al fresco is restorative for me.In Italian, al fresco means in the fresh. Translated into English, it means outdoors, and preparing a picnic lunch to enjoy outside doesnt have to involve lots of work. With some thought and planning, it can be easy and fun.

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Off The Fence & Into The Gym

By Guest Blogger David Snively Ive been training clients for more than 25 years now, mostly women, and Ive heard my fair share of workout goals from the opposite sex. For the most part, they are body part related the eternal quest for thinner thighs, flatter stomachs, and more toned arms, and that has continued till this day. I have learned to listen to their requests, sympathize with body image discontent, and do my best to deliver results. I combine my own agenda as a trainer with 25 years of experience and constant le

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Mommy, Why Can’t I Have Blond Hair and Blue Eyes?

With Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the fore of our minds, we at Modern Mom would like to share with you the writings of author Mallika Chopra. In this excerpt from her book, 100 Questions from My Child, Mallika found a gentle way to talk to her young daughters, Tara, and Leela, about race and class, two issues central to Dr. Kings life mission. Why Cant I Have Blond Hair and Blue Eyes?

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Destination Wedding Location Ideas

A wedding should be a beautiful, romantic event set in a beautiful, romantic location. Occasionally, this cannot be found within your hometown. To achieve that fairytale wedding you have always wanted, sometimes it is best to arrange a destination wedding. These destination wedding location ideas fit well into varying budgets and taste levels.