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December 29, 2009
The New Year is just around the corner, and celebrating it can either be a ball or a total bust.
Check out our top 10 ways to bring in the New Year as a family. And tucker out the kids with these festive crafts:
New Year's Eve Confetti
New Year's Noisemakers
New Year's Hats
New Year's Picture Frame
New Year's Poppers
Snack on these delicious sweets as you wait for the count down and before your resolution diet begins!
New Year's Cake
New Year's Cookie Party
Happy New Year!
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December 15, 2009
With the holidays, comes food. And lots of it. I know when I go home I can't get enough of my mom's dirty cookin'. I overindulge till I am moaning on the couch.
But do you know which hors d'oeuvres and dishes are the absolute worst for you? I found this list on Health.com of some horrible holiday favorites, and alternatives your hips will thank you for later!
Cheese Straws. As much as I love cheese, these things sound gross. These bad boys are loaded with cheddar cheese, flour, and a disgusting amount of butter. Cheese and crackers, pretzels, popcorn, and even chips and salsa are a better...
December 1, 2009
To go along with the previous blog post, my after-work runs have deteriorated to zilch. I have always fantasized about having the willpower to run before work, but I'm not much of a morning person. And then there was Thanksgiving. My sister and I cooked all day and who could run after a meal like that? And not to mention the bitter New England chill that is making its way into my bones.
But enough with the excuses. I have sweatshirts, hats, and thermal running pants. But what about when it gets way too cold to run outside? Well, ever since I decided to splurge and get a Wii, I have started...
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