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One challenge for moms of young children is finding the time to exercise. Nap times can be unpredictable, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the discipline to wake up for a 4 a.m. jog. I applaud women who can. If you wait for the perfect workout situation, you’ll never fit it in consistently.
No more excuses! You CAN fit exercise into your day. You …

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“I want a change, and a radical change. I want a change from an acquisitive society to a functional society, from a society of go-getters to a society of go-givers.” — Peter Maurin
As a mom with young children, I often wonder which of our family belongings will make the long haul. What items will my children hold dear? What will get tossed along the journey?
I declutter twice a …

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I miss carnival season. I can’t resist the fat-laden, sugar-coated treats. I blame it on the music and flashing lights. The food often helps me divert my children away from the “win a goldfish” game, too. “Hey kids. How about some cotton candy?”
Each year brings new treats that I have to try, and there are always the old-time favorites, such as funnel cakes and caramel apples. I’ll …

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DEAR SARA: What is a good place to find a used iPod Nano? I am looking for a 4-gigabyte one for my teen for Christmas. I just can’t see paying $140 for one gift. — Oct2667us, Maine
DEAR OCT2667US: If you visit www.apple.com, you can often find refurbished iPods. The model you’re looking for is $99 on the Web site.
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