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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

by Ms. S September 2, 2010
Nantucket

My family and I have been on vacation this week in Nantucket.  The weather has been unusually hot and humid.  Turns out, it’s because of Hurricane Earl!
So, because of Earl, we’re cutting our vacation short.  In the meantime, I wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!  The S File ™ updates [...]

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My Favorite Healthy Soups

by Ms. S August 25, 2010
Dairy-Free Cream of Asparagus Soup by Tal Ronnen

Sometime last year, I was watching a chef on Oprah make a gourmet, dairy-free soup: Celery Root Soup with Granny Apples.  It looked beautiful and, based on Oprah’s reaction, sounded delicious.  So impressed with the dairy- and animal- free recipes that I was learning about, I went online to purchase the cookbook immediately after the [...]

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Sun Safety: It’s Not Just For Summer!

by Ms. S August 24, 2010
UV Protection

Although summer’s end is just around the corner, sun safety should be practiced year-round.
Even on a cloudy day, up to 80 percent of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can pass through the clouds. In addition, sand reflects 25 percent of the sun’s rays and snow reflects 80 percent of the sun’s rays.
– American [...]

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101 Delicious and Simple Recipes: A Must-Have List!

by Ms. S August 23, 2010
101 Simple Recipes

I really enjoy cooking but I don’t cook often due to lack of time and energy.  Given my limited experience, I’m also easily intimidated by recipes.  I won’t even try a recipe if there are unfamiliar ingredients; too long a wait time in-between steps; and too much reading in the recipe.

However, when I do cook, [...]

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Better Understand Your Doctor’s Perspective To Improve Your Health

by Ms. S August 18, 2010
Tunnel Vision: Beautiful But Limited

I come from a family of doctors so I have the deepest respect for them. I understand the intelligence, diligence, dedication and sacrifice that physicians devote to their careers. When my brother was asking my father, an OB/GYN, for advice on whether he should pursue the medical path, my [...]

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Envirosax Bags: A Chic Way To Avoid Plastic Shopping Bags

by Ms. S August 16, 2010
EnviroSax Reusable Bag: Graphic

About 3 years ago, soon after my first daughter was born, as I started to learn about the negative health consequences of plastic, I started minimizing the use of plastic water bottles, plastic food containers, and plastic wrap — anything that “touched” our food and drinks.  It has taken me longer, however, to care about [...]

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The King of All Kiddie Pools!

by Ms. S August 11, 2010
Intex Rainbow Ring Pool Play Center

For weeks, my three-year-old and I have been planning her birthday party.  She’s been having so much fun at water parks and in pools that she requested a water party.  Expecting to find a selection of the circular, simple blow up pools that I saw as a child, I was pleasantly surprised to see an [...]

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Sleep Deprivation: How Do Parents Manage It?!

by Ms. S August 9, 2010
Yawning Baby

My husband and I just returned from a long weekend with our two daughters.  Our three-year-old- and seven-month-old- daughters shared a room with us, and, with all the exciting circumstances, my husband and I barely slept.

Our seven-month-old would wake up around 1-2 AM, “chatting” and exercising her lungs while also insisting on practicing her new-found [...]

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Sun Protective Clothing: Coolibar Is Our Recommendation!

by Ms. S August 2, 2010
Coolibar

In trying to minimize the amount of sunscreen (i.e., chemicals) put onto my children while also keeping them sun-safe, I have found Coolibar sun protective clothing to be a great addition to our family’s summer vacations!  To learn more about how the company’s clothing provides extensive UV protection, we spoke with Coolibar Marketing Specialist, Ms. [...]

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From Harvard University: Orange Juice Has As Much Sugar as Cola!

by Ms. S July 31, 2010
Boy Drinking OJ

A recent chart from Harvard University highlights the amount of sugar in a wide range of beverages.  You’ll see that orange juice has as much sugar as cola!
Jamie Oliver introduced the chart to me in his video below.

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