Sat.Dec 15, 2012 - Fri.Dec 21, 2012

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4 Great iPhone Apps For Losing Weight

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Despite living in an era where new, groundbreaking technologies are being developed on a weekly level, we haven’t been able to win the war on obesity just yet. Many people have a weight problem and this problem seems to be even more pronounced amongst the high-tech gadget enthusiasts. It might just be that I am getting old, but I still remember a time where science nerds like me used to be a bunch of skinny people, usually in glasses.

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Staycations Are For Suckers!

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Families are facing some really desperate times. Mom and dad are losing their jobs or are taking cuts in order to stay employed. The costs of feeding, clothing, and housing a family have nearly doubled over the last decade. Yeah, times are tough, but that is no excuse to let those vacation days slip by. It’s true that some may not be able to afford that trip to Paris they’ve been dreaming of, but they can afford to take their family on a vacation that doesn’t involve an inflatable pool in their

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

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As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. You begin with basic life skills like getting dressed, tying shoes, brushing teeth, and potty training. And once your kids have moved beyond the walking and talking phase, it gets a little more interesting. Now you can begin to share your massive knowledge of the world. And believe it or not, your brain houses a virtual warehouse of information that your kids need to absorb, whether it’s seemingly simple stuff like the number of

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How To Remain Inspired

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There’s something so amazing about feeling inspired. Having inspiration gets most people into gear. Inspiration is what helps those last few pounds come off, what helps people along when building their empire, and what drives most of the good in humanity. Inspiration moves us past obstacles and road blocks. Inspiration is very motivating and it shouldn’t be underestimated when it comes to getting things done.

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Healthy Habits To Keep You Living Younger Longer

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Just as healthy money habits can make you wealthy over time, healthy living habits can keep you living younger longer. Oh, I don’t mean you can stop or turn back the clock, but you can keep yourself in shape to pursue the things you want and need to do. I’m 63, but according to the quiz at Biological Age.com my biological age is 53. Here are the things I do to try to live younger longer.