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Getting Teenagers to Wear Sunscreen

I’m open for suggestions here—you’d think that with all that we’ve learned about skin cancer and UV rays and all the other harmful affects of too much sun, that the younger generation would wear sunscreen with the same ease and obviousness that they wear seatbelts. But, as the mom of three teenagers, I’m here to tell you that just isn’t the case. “Tanning” and lying in the sun are as popular as it ever was—even though these kids have heard of the harmful results since they were tiny! I’m a pretty pale-skinned person who burns, sizzles, and fries easily. I … Continue reading →

5 Tips for Staying Safe this Summer

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Summer vacation is in full force. The kids are out of school and many families spend time outdoors enjoying themselves. While you and your family are out and about, make sure you are following these summer safety tips. Summer Safety Tips Prevent Playground Injuries The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that emergency departments in the United States treat more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries. Check to make sure the surfaces under the playground equipment are safe, soft, and well-maintained. Before letting your child run and play, take a minute to make sure the … Continue reading →

Free Oil of Olay Definity Sample and Coupon

It’s only been in the last few years that I’ve noticed them. They lurk in the shadows, waiting for their opportune moment, usually on an important evening, and then they show themselves and never leave. They burrow themselves into my face, digging in with an enviable persistence and determination. Yes, I’m talking about crows’ feet and wrinkles. Growing up at the beach meant that I was pretty carefree about the sun (and everything else). I was tanned, toned, young, and beautiful, and wrinkles were something old people had, not me. Now that I’m older and in the Northwest, my skin … Continue reading →

Setting Good Health Examples For Our Kids

Keeping things healthy is definitely NOT easy in the daily life of a busy family—while we may have all the best intentions to make sure our kids eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise, we may be sending them a completely different message with how we pay attention to our own health. Setting a good example of a healthy lifestyle can be the most important thing we do to ensure our own children will lead healthy lives. It seems pretty obvious that whether or not we smoke, and how we approach drinking and other substances will influence our … Continue reading →