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May is the Month of Mom at LaFontaine

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Each spring on Mother's Day, we collectively dedicate a Sunday to celebrating all that our mom's have done and still do for us. But to be honest, one day out of 365 just doesn't seem like enough, does it? Don't our mom's deserve more than one single day out of the year? Think about all the … [Read more...] about May is the Month of Mom at LaFontaine

May Is National Pet Month: Dog Travel Tips

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Did you know May is National Pet Month? Why not celebrate by taking your dog on a road trip this summer! To a dog, motoring isn't just a way of getting from here to there; it's also a thrill and an adventure. The mere jingle of car keys is enough to send most any dog into a whimpering, … [Read more...] about May Is National Pet Month: Dog Travel Tips

Earth Day: 3 Easy Ways to be the Best for Earth Today

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Earth Day is here and now is a great time to commit to making some lifestyle changes to be better for our planet. Think being greener and friendlier to the earth has to be difficult and expensive? Think again! There are plenty of simple things you can start doing immediately that will make … [Read more...] about Earth Day: 3 Easy Ways to be the Best for Earth Today

How to Take Charge of Your Lifestyle Goals in 2015

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Generally, the last week of January is when the gym starts to thin out and resolutions begin to waver. Is that where you are? Don't worry, its only been a month and all is not lost. Now is not the time to give up on your goals for 2015. I'm in the same boat, and what helps me out is taking a … [Read more...] about How to Take Charge of Your Lifestyle Goals in 2015

Top 4 Fitness Apps to Stay in Shape and Eat Healthy

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Need a boost in motivation to eat healthier and get in shape? There's an app for that! Actually, there are a lot of apps for that. I'm talking hundreds of them. Each is meant to help keep you fit and healthy - but who has the time to search for, install and try out a bunch of different … [Read more...] about Top 4 Fitness Apps to Stay in Shape and Eat Healthy

Stop Making Excuses – Start Getting Fit

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Now that it is almost a month in to the New Year, I find myself constantly making excuses as to why I can't make it to the gym. With the short days and frigid temps, it's very hard to get motivated to even want to go to the gym! But is that all that's keeping me from working out? What’s … [Read more...] about Stop Making Excuses – Start Getting Fit

How to Live a Healthier Lifestyle in 2015

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Hello. I am Kristen, the Community Manager and newbie Lifestyle blogger for the FamilyDealBlog.com. Now that I have settled in to my new position, I have the opportunity to introduce readers to certain lifestyle aspects I am passionate about (besides work of course). I am going to be honest with … [Read more...] about How to Live a Healthier Lifestyle in 2015

How To Make The New Year, A New Year

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The dawn of a new year is upon us, and with it is the gleam and dazzle of so much potential and promise. Everyone loves this time of year because of the opportunities that await us: chants of "This is the year!" and "Everything will be different" run rampant through our minds. Well, that's … [Read more...] about How To Make The New Year, A New Year

The Heart of Thanksgiving

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November has welcomed us in with a chilly embrace (although knowing Michigan, we're bound to have at least one more 85 degree headscratcher). This month houses some pretty important dates: Black Friday for the bargain-hunters, Veterans Day to honor our soldiers, and November 18th, which we all … [Read more...] about The Heart of Thanksgiving