By debraferrie
If you are still not on Pinterest, what are you waiting for? And if you ARE on Pinterest, are you using it to your advantage? As a girl, I cut out magazine pictures of things I wanted or just something that caught my eye. Did you do that too? But magazines were pretty limited in my house. Pi...
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By Deb Gaisford
Acupuncture has gained traction in recent years among Westerners, especially for its use in attenuating pain. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey, about 3.1 million Americans said they...
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By debraferrie
Let's face it- Living ANYWHERE (especially New York) is expensive. And let's agree that most of us, as busy Moms raising families, have learned to cut back where we can and to do everything we can to save money when shopping. But if you're like me, you're just not great at clipping coupons. Sorr...
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By debraferrie
If you've followed me here, you know I am always touting Long Island's diverse towns and activities for families, especially the East End. Sure I go out of state often. But when time constraints or budget issues make us unable to travel far, nothing beats a day out East! So I've listed 7 GREAT famil...
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By debraferrie
Let's face it, most of us don't like mornings. Not until I've had my coffee anyway. Then I'm good. And with 2, 3, or more kids, often in different schools (mine are in 3 ), we need to make breakfast time as simple and pleasurable as possible--not to mention nutritious. I'm big on eating a healthy,...
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By Deb Gaisford
I've always been suspicious of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners, whose flavor is so bitter to me that I taste it in minuscule quantities undetected by the normal palate. I argue regularly with my family about whether they should drink diet soda and eat "Light" yogurt.
Far be it from me...
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By debraferrie
Pretty much every Mom puts (some of) their personal needs aside to do more for their kids. But doing things that make US happy, and breaking out of BORING routines, can set a great example for the family. It also can make us better, happier Moms. Sometimes it's just a matter of remembering to stay...
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By Deb Gaisford
I live above an organic grocery store. (Before you pass out from envy, I must confess I also live literally* across the street from a major highway. You win some, you lose some.) I’ve noticed a curious trend. Gluten free options are taking over the store: muffins, crackers, pasta, you name it.
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By debraferrie
I have had the pleasure and stress (mostly pleasure) of traveling by car in the last 12 years with my little ones from Long Island to Florida (yes, I did it alone, just me and 3 kids -- call me crazy!) Virginia Beach, Virginia (again), West Virginia, New Jersey (8+ times), Pennsylvania (8+time...
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By Deb Gaisford
If you think the elliptical machine is enough to keep you in shape, think again. Cardiovascular exercise is an important component to fitness, but strength training is key to getting -- and staying -- in shape.
Strength training, also known as resistance training, builds muscle tone, increases yo...
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