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  • New Alarm Bells About Chemicals and Cancer

    Op-Ed Columnist – New Alarm Bells About Chemicals and Cancer – NYTimes.com. Really important findings from a panel of distinguished experts to pay attention too! The report discusses the lack of oversight and laws and actual STUDIES about the safety of chemicals unless there is evidence that it’s not safe! There are approx 80K chemicals…

  • Dessert for lunch?!!

    Dr. Oz’s 16 Tips for Summer Weight Loss there is a ton of good info in this article but I liked this part. I may move my nightly dessert to a mid day snack. Eat dessert in the afternoon. “The one thing I’m adamant about is not having dessert after dinner,” said Dr. Oz. “You…

  • Coach Outlet deal just in time for Mother’s day

    Mother’s day is next week! Here’s a pretty good deal for those that live near Coach Factory Outlets. Most Moms would be pretty happy to receive a nice purse or some other accessory from there. They are even carrying some jewelry. Save 30% off $250+, 20% off under $250. Click here to subscribe to coach…

  • May 1 is Free Comic Book Day

    http://www.freecomicbookday.com/ Check out their website to find local participating stores. Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your…

  • Family Adventure Ideas at REI

    I received an REI catalog in the mail this week. I am not really an adventure sports enthusiast as you can tell by the type of workouts I do, but that is not to say that I haven’t recently been  interested in looking at different types of athletic endeavors to consider. Some of them may…

  • Notable News

    Boston Marathon Great for Winners; What About the Rest of Us? – Health Blog – WSJ. The debate over whether running marathons is a fine form of exercise or dangerous to your health, however, isn’t likely to stop any time soon; arguing the pros and cons of long-distance running is practically a sport in itself.…

  • Can Food Make Kids Smarter? A Free Event for those in Loudoun

    A Free Event for those in Loudoun County or for those that want to drive there!  (thanks to my friend Patty for sending me this info) Food for Thought: Can Food Make Kids Smarter? Tuesday, May 4, 6:30-8:00 Curiosity Zone By popular demand, Beverly Seng will return to the C-Zone to talk about nutrition and…

  • Notable News

    Personal Health – Risks for Youths Who Eat What They Watch – NYTimes.com. We have all been there with our kids. They are watching a show on TV or at the store with us and you hear the “mommy, can you buy <insert product here> for me?  Usually at my house it’s a high sugar…

  • Earth Day Celebrates its 40th Anniversary on April 22, 2010

    Here is a great manageable list of things you can do with your family to celebrate Earth Day.   It’s the little things that make a big difference in our lives and in the Earth. Starting kids early learning about treating Mother Nature well helps set up a strong foundation for their future and ours. A…

  • Free entry to all National Parks starts today!

    To make it easier to experience America’s Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. What a great way to spend the day getting some exercise and exploring with your family.