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Top 7 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo: Weekly Roundup

May 4, 2012
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Even though Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is a holiday commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, it is still celebrated by people all over the world. In America, Cinco de Mayo is a good excuse to get together with friends, drink alcohol and eat some delicious [...]

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Floss or DIE [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 16, 2012
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Not taking care of your teeth can lead to more than bad breath, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and more. But studies have shown that less than half of all Americans floss on a daily basis and 34% did not visit a dentist at all last year.

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A Measure of Success with Margit Crane

March 19, 2012
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A Measure of Success is a Q&A session with a successful blogger. Today, on A Measure of Success, we’re pleased to have Margit Crane. She is a fierce advocate for equity and understanding around ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Her book, How To Train Your Parents in 6 1/2 Days: [...]

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Weekly Roundup- These 7 Recipes Take Under 30 Minutes to Prepare

March 2, 2012
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Everyone wants delicious homemade meals every night. But who wants to spend hours slaving over a hot stove to prepare them? Not me, that’s for sure. But rather than resorting to ordering take out, try whipping up one of the fantastic dishes listed below. All are delicious, and take under 30 minutes to prepare.  No [...]

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A Measure of Success with Melissa Esplin

February 20, 2012
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A Measure of Success is a Q&A session with a successful blogger. Today on A Measure of Success, we’re pleased to have Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You. Melissa went to school for painting and drawing at Brigham Young University (BYU); while there she worked as a graphic designer. Since college, she has picked [...]

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Weekly Roundup – These 7 Blog Posts Will Help You Sleep Better

February 18, 2012
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If you are having problems sleeping at night, many areas of your life are probably suffering as a result. Your performance at work could be going downhill, your relationship with your spouse could be suffering, or you may feel too tired to take care of your kids.  Because so many people have sleep issues, we [...]

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Unplug: Taking a Break From Technology

February 17, 2012
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Last month we posted an article on avoiding burnout. That article touched briefly on how taking a break from technology once in awhile can help you unwind and recharge. We did additional research on this topic, and came up three ways you can unplug without feeling totally disconnected. We all hear stories of over-worked, over-stressed [...]

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Top 10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

February 16, 2012
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Do these cold winter months make you blue and depressed? The weather can influence your mood and usually the cold winter months can bring on a form of depression. The most common form of this disorder is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), where people with typically normal mental health are affected by the weather. Here [...]

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House Fire Prevention Tips

February 15, 2012
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Every year nearly 4,000 Americans die in fires and another 25,000 are injured. Let’s not forget the huge cost of fires— an estimated $8.6 billion every year— in property loss. And the sad truth is that most of these deaths, injuries, and costs are entirely preventable if people follow a few simple safety tips. 1. [...]

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A Measure of Success with Terrie and Cindy

February 13, 2012
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A Measure of Success is a Q&A session with a successful blogger. Today on A Measure of Success, we’re pleased to have Terrie and Cindy from Your Decorating Hotline. IGM: Tell us a little bit about yourselves and history working together.   Terrie: I am an interior designer and the founder of Your Decorating Hotline [...]

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