Category: Family

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Evelyn Parham | October 26, 2011 | 26 Comments

We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. But some of you may not know that it is also Down Syndrome Awareness this month. I am writing about Down Syndrome because I have a child who happens to have Down Syndrome. What is Down Syndrome? Trisomy 21 also know as Down Syndrome [...]

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Tips for Introducing a Vegan Diet to the Whole Family

Holly Miller | July 7, 2011 | 11 Comments

Today we have Holly Miller as our guest blogger. When the whole family watches their diet, it’s often easier to adjust the mentality around eating. If no one is eating red meat, for instance, it’s easier for each family member to delight in the true taste of fresh vegetables, the variety of salads and the [...]

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10 Ways To Have A Greener 4th of July

Jakob Barry | June 30, 2011 | 8 Comments

Today we have Jakob Barry as our Guest Blogger! Despite the yummy hot dogs, meat, drinks, and desserts it could be said that of all the national holidays Independence Day takes the cake for the most waste and least wholesome food. The block parties and family get-togethers are great fun but within all the gatherings [...]

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Quality Family Time: Utilizing outside support

Michael Kovach | April 14, 2011 | 6 Comments

This is a guest post written by Michael Kovach from EducationDegrees.org. In all the hustle and bustle of our average work day it is easy to loose sight of the importance of quality time with the family. Things may be so overwhelming that family time feels draining. Support in the form of family and friends [...]

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