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11/25/2013
Kid Focused: 'Catching Fire' Movie Review Every once in a while a movie sequel is better than the original. This is the case for Catching Fire, the second installment of the Hunger Games trilogy based on the books by Suzanne Collins. More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-Conscience, Movie Review, Parenting, Social Issues, Stay-at-Home Mom, Teens, Values
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11/18/2013
Healthy Holiday Potluck The holidays are hectic, and cooking for the masses can cause stress during what is supposed to be a joyful time. A potluck dinner party is a fantastic way to ease some of the holiday kitchen tension. More >>

Tags: Budget, Health, Holidays, Parenting, Recipes, Stay-at-Home Mom, Stress, Tips
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11/11/2013
10 Beauty Secrets to Look and Feel Your Best You can look and feel your very best 7 days a week regardless of age, gender or financial status or how tall, short, thin or wide you are. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Health, Marriage, Personal Responsibility, Relationships, Tips
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10/14/2013
Family is a Child's Life Center While on a recent trip to Greece, my husband and I made a two-night layover in Rafina (the second busiest seaport town in the Athens area). The first night we spent there was Saturday, and our hotel was conveniently located about 4 blocks from the town center (square). After arriving in town at 10:30 p.m. we then decided to walk to the square and enjoy a late dinner. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Friendships, Internet-Media, Parenting, Social Issues, Tips
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10/07/2013
Pumpkin Time! Pumpkin is excellent for you. It has no cholesterol, is low in fat and sodium, and is rich in vitamins. The bright orange color of pumpkin is a dead giveaway that it is loaded with the antioxidant, beta-carotene. More >>

Tags: Budget, Eat Less-Move More, Health, Holidays, Parenting, Recipes, Simple Savings, Stay-at-Home Mom, Tips
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09/16/2013
Pack A MyPlate Lunch Packing a healthy lunchbox is simple when you include each MyPlate food group, including vegetables, fruits, proteins, whole grains and dairy. This approach will offer your child plenty of healthy choices at lunch time. More >>

Tags: Budget, Health, Parenting, Stay-at-Home Mom, Tips
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08/26/2013
Going Back to School Without Separation Anxiety Backpacks, new clothes and sack lunches are buzzwords this time of year. But for parents, they can bring worry and concern about their little ones. Beginning school for children is a time of excitement and anxiety... More >>

Tags: Anxiety, Character-Courage-Conscience, Character/Courage/Conscience, College, Education, Health, Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, School, Separation Anxiety, Stress, Teens
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08/12/2013
A Healthier Salad: Make a MyPlate Salad Bar Creating a salad bar as a family meal is an easy and fun way to allow each member of your family to have creative control over their meal, while encouraging exploration and adventure of their taste buds. Here are some fun mix-and-match combos... More >>

Tags: Asian food, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Creamy Dill Dressing, Eat Less-Move More, Eating healthy, FreshBaby.com, Health, Homemade dressing, Mediterranean food, Mexican food, Recipes, Salad bar, Sesame Ginger Dressing, Simple Savings, Stay-at-Home Mom, summer recipes, Yogurt Dressing
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08/05/2013
A Sloppy Sequel in 'Smurfs 2' To avoid feeling blue when you walk out of the Smurfs 2 theater, be sure to read this week's Kid Focused review... More >>

Tags: 2013 Movies, Family, Gargamel, Movie Review, Neil Patrick Harris, Papa Smurf, Parenting, Relatives, Role model, Smurfette, Smurfs, Smurfs 2, Stay-at-Home Mom, Values
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07/29/2013
'Turbo' Is Terrific Could Turbo be the best kids' film this year? Find out in this week's Kid Focused review... More >>

Tags: 2013 Movies, Family, Movie Review, NASCAR, Parenting, Paul Giamatti, Racing, Relatives, Role model, Ryan Reynolds, Snail, Stay-at-Home Mom, Turbo, Values
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