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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:54:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>May: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month</title>				
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				Getting fit can be extremely difficult &amp;ndash; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;I can empathize with others because I .have had my ups and downs with weight and activity. My general physician encourages me to watch what I eat and to get more exercise. She has given me ma...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 22:17:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Gardening with kids</title>				
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				My mother just sold her home to a single mom with four children. This first-time home buyer shared her children&amp;rsquo;s excitement and said one of their goals is to have a fairy garden now that they have a yard of their own. The young mother is also ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:19:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Save time, money: Visit local sites</title>				
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				Finding a treasure doesn&amp;rsquo;t require far off travels. Dorothy in the &amp;ldquo;Wizard of Oz&amp;rdquo; discovered that she didn&amp;rsquo;t need to go any further than her own backyard to find her most valued possessions.Take time to explore your own commun...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:17:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Photo decoupage project</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;Perhaps you have seen the advertisement where the digital camera memory is full and &amp;ldquo;someone&amp;rdquo; has to be deleted. Perhaps you have rolls of undeveloped film stashed in a drawer, or worse, the piles of developed photos stashed away in...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:28:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Photography Fun</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;Often, while driving, I have seen&amp;nbsp;something unusual or particularly beautiful&amp;nbsp;and regret not having a camera. I now keep a digital camera in my purse and don&apos;t have to worry about having a roll of film, or wonder how long the film has...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:59:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Library holds hidden treasures</title>				
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				When I grew up, going to the library was one of my favorite pastimes. I could disappear between the pages of a book and discover new places or ideas. I started taking my own children when they were very small, listening to story time, participating i...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:56:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Valentine&apos;s for everyone</title>				
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				Valentine&amp;rsquo;s Day is almost here, and in today&amp;rsquo;s economy many are seeking alternative ways of celebrating frugally. Whether you are alone, with family, or that very special someone, there are ways to have fun without breaking the bank.If yo...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:54:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Groundhog Day is coming!</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;Groundhog Day is fast approaching and with the hard winter many have endured across the country, I am sure many are hoping Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow! If the critter from Gobbler&apos;s Knob gets a glimpse of his darker side, we endur...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:10:11 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Tots and tours</title>				
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				Being on the mall at the inauguration of our nation&apos;s 44th president was an experience I will never forget. Many thought I was crazy for wanting to be part of the masses but I made an informed decision to go. As I watched people with small children n...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:52:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Movies for Children</title>				
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				This year marks the 25th anniversary of the oldest and largest Family Film Festival in the United States.&amp;nbsp;The USA Film Festival recognizes that film is the most easily accessible art form and is a great teaching tool. With a mission to enhance l...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:37:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Harlem Globetrotters Day</title>				
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				 As &amp;ldquo;Harlem Globetrotters&amp;rsquo; Day&amp;rdquo; comes to a close, I am amazed by the lack of &amp;nbsp;publicity honoring their impact on the world of basketball and family fun. A group of African-American men were sponsored by a Jewish man who saw the...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:38:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Recreation trends in 2008</title>				
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				Recreation has different meanings for every person. &amp;ldquo;Recreating recreation&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;discusses some of the possible programs offered at centers. Facilities generally offer programs based on previous popularity, requests from users, or as a wa...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:45:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Concerns about Alzheimer&apos;s</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Everyone has those moments where they question their sanity and their memory. A dear friend approaches and their name suddenly escapes your mind. You are positive the car keys were on the counter and they&apos;ve disappeared. You go through th...
				
				
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				<category>Alzheimer&apos;s</category>
				
				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:13:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Holiday travel tips</title>				
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				Traveling with kids is a challenge regardless of their ages. On car trips, frequent stops are a must, and if they aren&apos;t sleeping, they want to fight or be entertained. DVD players are more common in cars today and they didn&apos;t exist when my children ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:30:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Tips for visit with Santa</title>				
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				Elizabeth&apos;s first visit with Santa.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Photo by Iris&amp;nbsp;Carter&amp;nbsp;Adults taking kids to see Santa often envision a &amp;quot;jolly ol&apos; time&amp;quot; with laughter and fun f...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:10:46 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Fun with bird feed</title>				
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				Crazy weather and heavy snow across the country remind me of my favorite childhood book in the &amp;quot;Betsy&amp;quot; series.In &amp;quot;Snowbound with Betsy,&amp;quot; author Carolyn Haywood describes ways Betsy&apos;s family had fun making the best of a storm situa...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:32:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Crappy Gift Guide: Crappy crafts for Christmas</title>				
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				 Photo used by permission from the  &amp;quot;Freaky Old Woman&apos;s Shop&amp;quot; No one likes to take crap from anyone, especially during the holidays but &amp;ldquo;it&amp;rdquo; happens. Perhaps we got a little overzealous with a glue gun and glitter or tried to tu...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:59:37 -0700</pubDate>
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