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7 Easy Ways to Recycle

  Whatever your inspiration – spring cleaning, Earth Day, an upcoming move, or the inability to look at the mess any longer – getting rid of your stuff is a struggle. Make it easy by organizing things into categories and tackling one at a time. The below...

Wondering About the “Mysterious Illness” Affecting Dogs?

Written by Eric Bleile, Founder of Active Dog There have been several cases of a “mysterious” or “untreatable” respiratory illness recently in our area. I am not a veterinarian, but having built a dog hiking and boarding company that has allowed me to come in contact...

College Rejection? What to Say (And Not Say!) To Your Child

If you have a high school senior in your life, you know that springtime is synonymous with college decisions.  It’s a time of both epic celebration…and also extreme disappointment via a college rejection.  A “no” from a dream school can trigger anger, tears, and a...

Feeling Foggy? 6 Steps to Ease Symptoms of Brain Fog

There isn’t a mom who can’t relate to the idea of her brain as a computer with 50 tabs perpetually open, juggling a personal life, kids, activities, career, errands, housework, spouses…the list is endless. And brain fog is real.  It’s not odd for motherhood and its...

Boost Your Mocktail to Superfood Status

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network If you love mocktails, you know you’re not missing out by skipping the alcohol.  Layers of flavor, fancy glasses, and bright garnishes are all part of the mocktail experience-and that’s exactly how it...

Top 5 Reasons to Take Your Family to the Downtown Cabaret!

FAMILY FUN! DCT is fun for the whole family.  We have an entire season of top notch Theatre for Youth Audiences productions for children but they are entertaining for people of all ages. They are the perfect mix of your favorite fairy tales, slapstick comedy, upbeat...

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