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The Great Candy Compromise: 10 Ways to Negotiate Sweets Consumption with Your Kids on Halloween

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  Halloween is around the corner and with it comes trick or treating. Now, we’re not bad-mouthing this annual funfest for the little ones but, let’s face it, Halloween health is a bit of an oxymoron. After trick-or-treating, most kids…

Safety First: 13 Ways to Prevent Fires This Holiday Season

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Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 and October 9 (the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871) is Fire Prevention Day. If you think your home is fire safe, we officially invite you to reconsider. Cooking is the leading cause of home…

Foresight Queen: 15 Brilliant Ways to Preempt Holiday Stress

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According to the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), “The Women's Complete Healthbook, published by the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), explains that women are socialized to be caretakers. They are expected to assume…
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Creepy Crafty: 18 Ghoulish Halloween Crafts to Get Everyone Howling

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Halloween is fast approaching so we grown-ups (who are more like kids when it comes to this holiday, if we’re honest) are hard at work creating our costumes, planning our parties, and getting excited about both tricks and treats. Halloween…
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From Apples to Honey: 15 Food Facts About the Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashanah

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Traditions mark the way many of us plan and even live our lives. For Jews worldwide, Rosh Hashanah heralds the start of the Jewish New Year, according to the Judaic calendar. The two-day celebration, starting September 24, marks the anniversary…
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10 Surprising Facts About Labor Day

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For most of us the arrival of Labor Day is a mixed blessing. Summer is over—along with family vacations and lazy weekends at the pool. That’s the kind of sad part. The good news is kids start back to school, the crisp days of autumn arrive…
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Labor Day Grilling Roundup

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Labor Day is almost here signally the end to another summer. If you're looking to host one more outdoor party here are some great, hot-off-the-grill ideas thanks to Chef Ingrid Hoffman and her Lynx Grill. Read Related: 10 Reasons Why a…
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5 Star Spangled Recipes for the Fourth of July

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The 4th of July is almost here and now is the time to start planning. Get ready to fire up the grill and invite your family and friends over for a Star Spangled holiday party they’re sure to remember. Our friends at ViveMejor.com have provided…
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14 Wacky July 4th Getaway Ideas for Your Out-of-the-Box Family

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July Fourth is one of the biggest travel days of the summer. Last year, nearly 40 million people traveled more than 50 miles from home to celebrate our national holiday. And what better way to celebrate freedom and independence than with a…