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There’s this really great program spreading through schools across the country, and it’s guaranteed to improve students’ overall fitness, energy levels, moods, and more. It’s called the Morning Mile, and if it’s not up and running at your kids’ schools, you should be the one to get the ball rolling. It’s easy to sign up, [...]

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Forget the lose-weight, get-in-shape, save-more-money resolutions this year. Well, make them if you really want to make them, but how about a new sorta resolution for a change — one that helps you focus on living each day with gratitude and joy. Yes, gratitude and joy — that’s my endeavor this year, and it’s all [...]

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Spread Butter Snap pretzels on cookie sheet. Place one “hug” chocolate on each one. Bake at 200 for 4 minutes. Remove from oven and lightly press green and red M&Ms on top of each melting hug. When done, place in fridge to cool, then send goodies with husband to share with co-workers (after first eating [...]

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