September 24th, 2008
This past Sunday, I had one of my best days ever. The day was so great because I spent time with the two most important people in my life – my mom and my husband Bruce. We were celebrating my mom’s 76th birthday and we whisked her away to one of her (and my) all
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May 23rd, 2008
In last Friday’s post, I talked about the importance of friends in supporting our health. Friends help us in a range of ways to stay motivated, focused and connected. But for lots of different reasons these days, the notion of friendship is changing. So many of us lead super busy lives where fitting in friends is hard.
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May 16th, 2008
Ever notice how some people seem to have a vibrant life full of family and friends, as well as great health? And then other people seem to be more isolated, unhappy, and often less healthy? Well there’s a connection between our health and the relationships we have. The more connection with have to at least
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January 16th, 2008
It seems like a lot of kids are finicky eaters. I don’t have kids myself, but if my niece is any example, it’s hard to get kids to eat certain things, especially vegetables. I still remember my mom making me sit at the dinner table until I choked down the vegetables she made (luckily, this
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November 28th, 2007
December hasn’t even arrived yet and I already feel like we have a full social calendar for the month. Birthday parties, holiday celebrations, getting together with family – the usual activities that are fun and festive. But when is it too much? I’m being very conscious this year to not overbook and begin with the
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September 25th, 2007
Momference: A Meeting of the Moms, October 1-6 Calling all moms! Even though I’m not a mom (although I may be someday!), having lots of friends that are, I see how motherhood is both joyous and challenging. I’m continually amazed by how much moms do everyday and how easy it is to be stressed out,
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September 4th, 2007
Common Ground Harvest Celebration Saturday, September 15, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT Join us to celebrate community, sustainability, and local farms. Learn about how local farms contribute to a healthy community as you tour Common Ground’s organic farm and learn tips and techniques for growing healthy food. Visit the
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September 4th, 2007
Calling all moms!Do you struggle with the art of balancing all your responsibilities? Are you a new mom looking for tips and strategies to help you adjust to your new role? Are you faced with the challenges of raising healthy teenagers in a complicated world? Are you a divorced mom interested in dating? These are
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