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4 Dessert Smoothies to Try this Summer

4 Dessert Smoothies to Try this Summer

They’re not just for hardcore diets anymore. Smoothies have become a part of millions of people’s daily lives. Their all-natural ingredients taste better than the thickest milkshake. But you can’t just have the same flavor every time.     Here are four new...

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Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Sunlight Exposure this Summer

Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Sunlight Exposure this Summer

“Balance is key.” Such a small, simple phrase applies to many aspects of life. Finding your balance in a world of overindulging isn't always easy. You aren’t supposed to eat sugar all the time, just some of the time. You aren’t supposed to work out too many days a...

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Summer Bummers: Treating A Bee Sting

Summer Bummers: Treating A Bee Sting

Have you been stung by a bee, but you're not quite sure how to treat it? Follow these simple suggestions to help sooth any pain. Honey: Apply a dab to the wound, and cover with gauze Lavender essential oil: Apply 1-2 drops to help neutralize the venom’s effects...

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First-Aid Basics For Your Summer Adventures

First-Aid Basics For Your Summer Adventures

The summer always brings a new sense of adventure. The kids are out of school, the weather outside is enticing, and new family memories are waiting to be made. Unfortunately, any new adventure brings with it new opportunities for mishaps and accidents. Before you and...

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6 Steps for Staying Safe in the Sun

6 Steps for Staying Safe in the Sun

Summer is rapidly approaching—the perfect time to go on a ride with your family, take your dog to the park, or bring out a hammock and finally break into the latest must-read you’ve been hearing about. But before you head outdoors, keep these six simple tips from the...

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Top 4 Food Safety Tips for the Perfect Picnic

Top 4 Food Safety Tips for the Perfect Picnic

  Remember these steps for keeping food safe when the gang is gathered and the weather is hot.   Follow these FDA-recommended pointers to stay healthy and keep food sanitized, especially during the warmer weather when bacteria thrive. CLEAN: Hands, surfaces,...

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Potato Salad Reduced Fat Recipe

Potato Salad Reduced Fat Recipe

Love potato salad, but hate the high calorie count?   A few simple ingredient swaps will turn this classic picnic dish into a healthy one, too. Did you know you can cut the mayo with healthy whole milk greek yogurt? Or that you can sneak in a serving of veggies...

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