Why You Should Visit an Animal Sanctuary

Since becoming plant based two years ago, my husband and I often search out vegan friendly restaurants to take our family. It was about a year ago that we took the kids to a vegan cafe and met a Mother and her Daughter who recommended that we visit the Catskill Animal Sanctuary.  I stumbled across…

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Planning the Perfect Water Park Adventure

Water parks have become a family tradition over the years. Our two children are different ages with different interests. Therefore, finding the right one can be a challenge. It takes a little research, but we’ve managed to find places that they both can enjoy. This year we decided to take them to Splish Splash in…

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Link Between Dancers and Astronauts

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Does being a dancer have anything to do with making you a better astronaut? According to Dr. Mae Jemison, absolutely! Jemison became the first woman of color to travel to space in 1992. The former NASA astronaut says that there is a profound link between arts and sciences. How Being a Dancer Makes You a…

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Sun Safety: Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid

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As temperatures heat up during summer months, you’re probably spending more time in the sun. If you plan on enjoying the outdoors, there are a few important sun safety tips to follow. Sun Safety Tips For starters, wear sunscreen. Our children take swim lessons five days a week in the summer. Classes are almost an…

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Best Green Smoothie Recipe

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It’s not often that our family can all enjoy the same movie, especially our kids. They are different ages with different personalities. But, they are both equally excited about the How To Train Your Dragon 3 Walmart Exclusive DVD.  There’s a new dragon in this sequel and she’s a girl. We loved all the previous…

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STEM Careers: Discrimination Among Women and Minorities

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Discrimination in the workplace is something that many women and minorities have been battling for a long time. It serves as no surprise that a recent nationwide study by Pew Research Center reported that institutional oppression is a serious problem in the workplace, particularly in STEM careers. Overcoming a difficult work environment becomes a paramount…

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Screen Time: How We Solved Our Son’s Dilemma

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When my 5-year-old frantically ran into the room shouting for the ipad charger, I knew it was a wrap. The shear panic was a tell tale sign that he suffered from screen time overload. I had to do something fast. There was no telling what would happen if my husband and I didn’t do a…

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How Oxygen Facial Changed My Skin

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As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m on a journey to better skincare. Working the early shift and wearing makeup everyday could be taxing on your skin, if you don’t take the necessary precautions, which is why seeking guidance from a good place like Amara Clinic in Ireland is essential. I usually get a…

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