The Saturday morning sun shone brightly through the window curtains waking us up from a sound slumber.  No alarm clock, Amen!  One bad habit I wake up to each day is a ‘need’ for coffee and the stronger the better.  In fact, my eyes refuse to open unless I have a hot cup in my [...]

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The weather couldn’t be more perfect heading out for our 3-day weekend.  I live in a suburb of Portland metro where rain is as customary to the locals as sunshine is to oranges in Florida.  So, the sunrise was a beautiful beginning of what promised to be a great trip on the horizon.  Seattle is [...]

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We’re headed to Seattle to bring you some of the best of what the Pacific Northwest has to offer, and it’s not just the java.  We’re checking out the best walking trails, healthiest eateries and markets and where the locals go after 9 to get their fitness groove on (dance the night away…).  If you [...]

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If your family walks during the hot summer months, it’s essential that everyone stay energized, hydrated and cool during a walk. Dehydration and fatigue is common in the summertime, and can be especially dangerous for children. A walk should not be tiring to the kids, but refreshing. It should be a form of exercise, but also a [...]

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By Lisa Kovalovic Whitmore
Exchanging long pants for bare legs is one of summer’s great pleasures — but only if you feel good about how your legs look. While few of us have flawless gams (especially after a kid or two), you don’t need a perfection permit to wear shorts. But your legs can look a [...]

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Glutes, derriere — whatever name we use, we often forget the butt is actually a group of muscles that can be shaped and toned. “You already use these muscles every day,” explains Lakey Evans, a personal trainer at New York City’s Reebok Sports Club who developed this routine. “So it doesn’t take much to firm [...]

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