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Top Ten Budget-Friendly Gifts for Fitness Enthusiasts ($50 and under)

Finding the perfect gift for a fitness enthusiast in your life doesn’t have to be stressful or break the bank. If you are looking for a budget-friendly option here are my top 10 budget-friendly recommendations, please note the recommendations below include my Amazon Affiliate link: Peloton Guide AI-Powered Personal Strength Training Device for Your TV, […]

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HealthAndWellness

National Diabetes Month: Keeping Nutrition and Food Safety in Mind

November is National Diabetes Month and a time to encourage healthy living practices. Diabetes is a disease that happens when the level of glucose in your blood (blood sugar) is too high. It is important that people with diabetes keep nutrition and safe food handling in mind to help with their health and wellness. Make […]

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THE DEVIL’S CLIMB Premieres Oct. 17 at 9/8c on National Geographic

From Plimsoll Productions, Special Follows Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell on an Expedition to Attempt a World Speed Record Traverse of the Five Spires on the Infamous Devils Thumb, a 9,000-foot Alaskan Peak Regarded as One of the Most Dangerous Mountains in North America THE DEVIL’S CLIMB Premieres Oct. 17 at 9/8c on National Geographic […]

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Reviews Running

Stay Cool: Check Out Mission’s Must-Have Gear for Summer Training

I recently had the opportunity to attend a Mission event where I got to explore some of their innovative outdoor gear. As a former marathon runner and dedicated fitness enthusiast, finding the right gear that keeps me cool, calm, and collective during intense workouts is always a priority. I recently took the Cooling Vented Performance […]

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Fit Fridays Running

Upbeat Playlist for Long Runs

“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton “Lose Yourself” by Eminem “Stronger” by Kanye West “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John “I Run […]

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Parenting

Best Educational Workbooks for Kids

There are many workbooks available for children that are designed to help them learn and practice a wide range of skills, including math, reading, writing, and critical thinking. Some popular workbook series for children include: “Brain Quest” workbooks cover a variety of subjects and are organized by grade level. “Spectrum” workbooks focus on specific skills […]

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Fit Fridays

Top 5 Books to Help You Start a Healthier Lifestyle

Starting a fitness routine can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the best ways to stay motivated and on track is to educate yourself about fitness and nutrition. With that in mind, here are five books that will help you get started on your fitness journey: Starting a fitness routine can […]

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HealthAndWellness Parenting

Be Tech Wise With Toddler

New Free Resource Offers Parents Guidance for Children’s Healthy Screen Habits ith parents and caregivers inundated with often-conflicting recommendations on screen time and technology usage by children, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Screen Time Action Network at Fairplay (Action Network) are releasing Be Tech Wise With Toddler!, a new resource that cuts through the clutter. The family-friendly informational piece is […]

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HealthAndWellness Latino

RITZ® Launches First Hispanic-Lead Campaign to Celebrate and Spotlight the Diversity of the Community

In partnership with Colombian Music Artist Manuel Turizo, “Mixing Up Lo Nuestro” is part of the brand’s ‘A Taste of Welcome’ platform. RITZ Brand, America’s favorite cracker and the leading cracker for multicultural snackers*, announces the launch of its first U.S. Hispanic specific campaign titled “Mixing Up Lo Nuestro,” or “Mixing Up Our Thing.” The […]

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HealthAndWellness

Say Hello to Happier Periods with Holief™

Holief™is proud to introduce a new line of women’s wellness products that reduce the symptoms of PMS and menstrual cramping. 80% of women suffer from painful periods and we believe it is time for that discomfort to end. Holief’s plant-based products include naturally grown hemp extract products, which are effective in targeting the physical, mental, […]

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HealthAndWellness

Food Safety Tips for When the Power Goes Out

This winter season, you may face extreme weather conditions and power outages. A power outage can happen at any time, so it’s important to have a plan in place to safely store your food during an emergency. Continue reading to learn the best way to keep your food safe. Be Prepared and Plan Ahead Use a refrigerator […]

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Passing on Netflix November 10

Based on the novel by Nella Larsen, the movie follows two black women (Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga) who can pass as white and choose to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1929 New York. Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, PASSING tells the story of […]

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HealthAndWellness Latino

Tajín, Hot on the Trail of the Hot Sauce Category in the U.S., Launches its Sauces with a New Advertising Campaign

The brand is looking to reinforce efforts with a renewed emphasis on two of its leading sauces. In its quest to continue expanding its product portfolio, Tajín International Corporation is expanding its efforts for its Tajín Mild Hot Sauce and Tajín Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce, to compete in the growing hot sauce category. According to the new report by IMARC Group, […]

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HealthAndWellness

Headspace Guide to Sleep – on Netflix, April 28, 2021

Learn all about sleep, your relationship with it, and how to build healthy habits for a more restful night in Headspace Guide to Sleep. Over the course of seven animated episodes, Headspace Director of Meditation and Mindfulness teacher, Eve Lewis Prieto, reveals the science behind a healthy night’s sleep and provides tips on how to […]

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HealthAndWellness

Alcoholics Anonymous: CONCERNED ABOUT A DRINKING PROBLEM?

We hated to admit that we could never drink safely.  But in A.A. we finally gave up trying to control our drinking.  What once had felt like a “solution” to our problems had become a “problem” beyond what we could ever have imagined. And often we were the last to know. We discovered that we […]

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HealthAndWellness

Chick-fil-A Gives a Classic Salad a Seasonal Twist

The Lemon Kale Caesar Salad joins menus nationwide for a limited time, starting April 26 Chick-fil-A is adding variety to its salad offerings this Spring with the debut of the seasonal Lemon Kale Caesar Salad. Starting April 26, guests can enjoy this refreshing take on the traditional Caesar salad for a limited time at participating […]

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Easterseals is offering sensory-friendly face masks for giveaway

April is Autism Awareness Month & April 2 is Autism Awareness Day. Easterseals Southern California has teamed with socially conscious lifestyle brand Rafi Nova, pioneer of the clear Smile Face Mask, to develop a Sensory-Friendly Mask to benefit children and adults with autism and other disabilities or anyone who finds wearing a conventional mask uncomfortable. Did you know? About one-in-54 […]

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HealthAndWellness

Headspace Guide to Meditation

Take a deep breath and start the new year by being kind to your mind with the new Netflix original series Headspace Guide to Meditation. Over the course of eight animated episodes, Andy Puddicombe—former Buddhist monk and co-founder of the globally beloved Headspace meditation app—takes viewers through the benefits and science behind meditation. Each 20-minute episode showcases […]

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Dr. Miracle’s Strong & Healthy Week starts November 16, 2020

Dr. Miracle’s, the haircare brand that is dedicated to optimum hair and scalp wellness, is partnering with celebrity fitness coach Chrissy King to help women to get strong and healthy inside by inviting them to the Dr. Miracle’s Strong & Healthy 5 Day Fitness Event.   This event will take place online, no cameras required, where fitness expert Chrissy […]

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Montefiore’s “Family Resiliency Program” – for Families Who Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19

Funding from Robin Hood and the Coach Foundation will support the program Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have created the Family Resiliency Program to provide counseling and, in some cases, financial support to New York City and lower Hudson Valley families who have lost a loved one to COVID-19. With funding […]