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Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic. Lower food cost and a more sedentary lifestyle has wreaked havoc on our waistlines. It’s important for a family to figure out a plan that will enable them to work together to combat this ever growing problem.

There are the traditional activities like going to a fitness club or the park. A pickup game of volleyball in the park can help a family burn a ton of calories together. Not only will this (…More…)

How To Be A Team Player On And Off The Field

Building A Social Media Presence
One of the most important things an athlete can do is build their online presence. This makes them a team player on and off the field. This is true because an athlete is also a socially responsible individual. In this sense, they can affect the lives of millions of fans and people around the world. In fact, an athlete is a role model to thousands of kids around the world. Therefore, building an online presence helps (…More…)

It may be easier than you think to feed meals to a family of four for fewer than ten dollars each. The following is a list of ten meals that save money without becoming boring. The key is in utilizing left overs.

A large dish of homemade macaroni and cheese doesn’t cost much to make. Have it with hot dogs. Serve what’s left on another evening with bacon bits added in. Make a larger than needed lasagna. I divide mine in half, freezing some (…More…)

Whether you are looking to cool off in the water or enjoy a late summer day out of doors, there are plenty of ways to have fun as a family without busting your budget.

If you live near a city with a zoo, many offer free days for the whole family or at least the kids. Check websites or call ahead to find out when these days are. Also check to see what the policy is regarding food; if you are allowed to, bring a picnic lunch to avoid (…More…)

The internet is a wonderful invention. It offers us a world of information, instantaneous news, allows us to communicate with far away family and friends, and allows us to order pizza. But with such a wonderful invention will come the negative.

With more and more predators on the internet targeting our children, how can we protect them? Well, a good suggestion is to have the family computer in open view. Keep it in a room were parents are able to see who is on it and what sites they are visiting.Get more information here. http://blogpost.pk/2011/09/10/wi-tribe-wimax-launches-parental-control/ This will (…More…)

Saving money on groceries by clipping coupons have been around for many years. Consumers more than ever before are looking for ways to save money on their food bills. Clipping coupons is one of the easiest ways to accomplish it. Clipping coupons though have become much different today, than it was just a few years ago. More companies are now using the Internet to circulate their coupons instead of the newspaper. They have realized they can (…More…)

Sure you’ve been on Twitter for years but do you really know how to use it to help build your brand? Here are a few of our suggestions for getting customers out of your social network no matter which wireless internet providers they have or what they do when they’re online
Tweet Specials: No one like spammy Tweets but if you’re giving people a good deal they’re going to (…More…)

Summer’s right around the corner, and with that comes the end of school and the start of a long break. What’s a mom on a budget to do? Here are a few tips that can help cut some corners and make summer a blast.

Grab powdered juice packets instead of soda at the supermarket. With negligible prep time, you’ll have a healthier drink for the kids at less than half the cost. (Plus, those juices make great popsicles.)

Warmer weather means the farmers’ markets are open. Shop there for in-season fruits and vegetables. (…More…)

We’ve all been there, trying to button up your pants in the morning and they’re just too darn small, but you swear they fit you not even a week ago. You don’t have time for this; you don’t have time for anything because you’re always on the go. Most of all, you don’t have time to devote hours a day to breaking a sweat in the gym. You’re a parent, a wife/husband and you have a career to stay on top of. But, fret no (…More…)

The quaint saying that a family that plays together stays together is appropriate to use when substituting playing for fitness and adding does which would be the family that does fitness together stays together. After all what is fitness? It can be anything from walks in the park or going on a low sugar high protein or high carb diet. The purpose of fitness is to make a person healthy and to stay healthy. If both you and your kids begin to have the same objectives in daily living, you will be amazed at the attitude of your kids (…More…)