Daily Archives: June 15, 2012

What’s your favorite post-workout pick-me-up?

For some it’s a big glass of refreshing ice water. Or a banana smothered in peanut butter. Or a beer. I go for chocolate milk. But not just any chocolate milk. I like to make it myself. Why? It’s super … Continue reading

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Check out the July/August issue of Smart

“We could buy a camper.” The words came out of my mouth, but I couldn’t believe I had said them. My husband, Mark, and I had been talking about our summer plans, and, oddly enough, buying a camper seemed like … Continue reading

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Car seat safety: Buckling up baby the right way

Babies do not come with an owners manual. Instead, the hospital sends you home with the next best thing: A stack of brochures covering everything from whooping cough to radon awareness to read in your spare time. In April, I … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Studies show Dad may need help but won’t ask for it

Experts call on families to monitor dad’s physical and mental health The new tie and golf balls are a nice gesture, but this Father’s Day dad might need a gift society has conditioned him not to ask for- HELP! This … Continue reading

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