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Did you know? by Teresa J. Posted Apr 02 08 1:17pm Forum: Questions & Answers in Fitness for Moms Did you know that there are a TON of things to do with your kids in the San Francisco Bay area? As I live in a small town nowhere near there, I must say I am terribly jealous! Have a look at this site: thingstodoincalifornia There's everything from exporatoriums, museums of all sorts, a children's fairyland...endless possibilities to get out th... Read on »

Prenatal Vitamins and Folic Acid Importance by Teresa J. Posted Apr 01 08 8:36am Forum: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements Now that I am baking baby #2, I am careful to take prenatal vitamins. Though I started taking them when we were trying to conceive, it is especially important now. During the first few weeks of a fetus's development, folic acid (something that is included in prenatal vitamins) is instrumental. It It helps to "insure proper formation of the brain... Read on »

Reasons Why by Teresa J. Posted Mar 27 08 10:31am Forum: General Discussion in Fitness for Moms Let's face it. Not all of us are athletic and most of us probably don't even enjoy working out that much. We would probably prefer sitting on the couch munching chocolate. However, working out makes us feel so good once it's said and done that we keep coming back for more! And with our new mommy bodies (nothing seems to be the same after baby, d... Read on »

Harder than you'd think! by Teresa J. Posted Mar 19 08 9:09am

1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Fitness for Moms Have you ever tried to find a yoga class when you are pregnant? In the area I live in, I have found ONE prenatal yoga class so far. It's on Thursday nights, the nights my husband has Muay Thai. He's willing to give it up every once in a while but he does pay a monthly fee for his classes, not a one-at-a-time fee. I have found one teacher who mod... Read on »

Gardening for Dummies by Teresa J. Posted Mar 17 08 8:10am Forum: General Discussion in Gardening What are the easiest vegetables to grow? I looked it up and was interested to find the top 10 were carrots, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, onion, peas, radish, summer squash, sweet pepper, and tomato (no wonder my neighbours are always growing tons of them!)I was also curious about the easiest fruits to grow. It seems apples and berries (raspb... Read on »

What's your favourite? by Teresa J. Posted Mar 17 08 7:58am Forum: Questions & Answers in Fitness for Moms All of you busy moms out there have likely found a workout that works best for you, one that fits into your schedule and does the most for your bod while taking up the least time. What is your favourite workout and why?Mine is yoga because I feel so much better about everything in life when I'm practicing. I'm calmer, happier, and I feel stronge... Read on »

Garden Events in New York by Teresa J. Posted Mar 13 08 12:04pm Forum: General Discussion in Gardening For all of you gardening buffs (and those just catching the bug), there are many events you can attend in New York that will provide you with lots of information and probably a good time filled with beautiful sights and wonderful smells! Here are a few: The Philadelphia Flower Show-March 9, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, www.thefl... Read on »

Favourite Scents? by Teresa J. Posted Mar 10 08 11:51am

1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Gardening My favourite time of year is the blooming of the lilacs. Though I love the sway of the weeping willow, the beauty of hydrangea, nothing draws me in like the allure of the scent of a lilac tree. Someday, I dream of having one of my very own.What is your favourite flower scent? Read on »

Tropical Madness Smoothie by Teresa J. Posted Mar 04 08 7:28am Forum: General Discussion in Healthy Eating It's time to close your eyes, drink a yummy smoothie, and imagine winter away!3/4 c. (180 mL) frozen M&M Mango Berry Blend (from M&M Meats)1 c. (250 mL) unsweetened pineapple juice (more for diluting) 3/4 c. (180 mL) M&M Natural Vanilla Frozen YogurtPlace ingrediants in blenderin order that they are listed. Use chopping function to break up larg... Read on »

Dieting is bad for you! by Teresa J. Posted Feb 28 08 9:25am

2 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Fitness for Moms With summer coming, I know many of us have weight loss (and bathing suits) on our minds. I believe in changing your lifestyle, increasing exercise, and limiting "bad" foods rather than dieting. I think dieting has short-term success but actually changing your way of eating, thinking, and your activities can last for a long time and really make a... Read on »

freeganism? by Teresa J. Posted Feb 28 08 8:15am

1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Vegan I came upon this and found it pretty interesting. I thought perhaps I'd share it with all of you to see what your thoughts on it were. To me, it seems like a dangerous practice to eat discarded food, hitchhike (so as not to pollute the world by using their own cars) and to live as squatters. There's no telling why the food they're digging from d... Read on »

How is everyone doing? by Teresa J. Posted Feb 26 08 11:09am Forum: Questions & Answers in Quit smoking With spring upon us, spring cleaning to do, and new life to bloom, it seems now is the right time to talk about the changes in our lives. How is everyone doing? How are the efforts to quit smoking coming along? Will you be making any "spring resolutions" this year to quit?I'd like to hear from everyone, to touch base and see how you're all comin... Read on »

Early Spring Planting by Teresa J. Posted Feb 26 08 10:59am Forum: General Discussion in Gardening We're rounding the corner toward the last days of winter. What does that mean? That means spring is on the way! I decided to look for some information about what to do to get ready and found some helpful tips:1. Rake the lawn of all that debris that's been gathering since last fall.2. Re-seed any bare parts.3. Take off any protective burlap you ... Read on »

Best Trails in Ontario? by Teresa J. Posted Feb 22 08 8:25am

2 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Hiking I'm looking for advice on fun places to hike in Ontario, Canada. Anyone have suggestions? Fun places for kids to enjoy nature are a plus. Also, for someone who will be quite pregnant by summer and into early pregnancy in spring. Somewhere pretty with nice spots to picnic in. Read on »

Suggestions for Fit Pregnancy? by Teresa J. Posted Feb 21 08 11:04am

3 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Fitness for Moms This time around, I would like to avoid a 65 pound weight gain. Though I lost the weight, it took a lot of time and was hard on my self-esteem. We've since changed our lifestyles, taking out fried, breaded foods and trying to make healthy choices and get exercise but I'm afraid I'm going to slip back into old habits (darn these cravings!) I'd li... Read on »

My Favourite Plant/Flower by Teresa J. Posted Feb 19 08 8:18am Forum: General Discussion in Gardening My favourite plant/flower is the Hydrangea. I have a large one in the back yard and another in the front garden. The one in the front is supposed to be blue but I don't think the soil is acidic enough, so it tends to turn a purplish colour. My second fave is the calla lily. My bridesmaids and I carried them in my wedding. They only had one each,... Read on »

Valentine Fun Hunt for the Kids by Teresa J. Posted Feb 13 08 11:30am Forum: General Discussion in Fitness for Moms Do you give your children special presents for Valentine's Day? Why not turn the gift giving into an active event for the mind and body? I had the idea today to make a treasure hunt for Valentine's day. Write the clues on hearts and have the kids follow the clues, solving riddles along the way to find the next clue, until they find their present... Read on »

How To Quit by Teresa J. Posted Feb 12 08 9:13am Forum: Questions & Answers in Quit smoking I know one of the popular topics of the Quit Smoking community is HOW DO I QUIT? I found this article and thought I'd share with all of you. It's full of pages of information, from signs of addiction to quitting smoking tips, that I'm sure will be helpful. Have a look and see what's there for you!seeithere Read on »

Art in the Garden? by Teresa J. Posted Feb 11 08 9:27am Forum: Questions & Answers in Gardening I came upon an interesting article that I'd like to share. It's all about how to grow art in your garden. Though it says that topiaries take patience, they are rewarding to grow.I think having a garden full of all kinds of shapes and forms could be very interesting. It certainly would be a change here where I live, in a town full of vegetable an... Read on »

Favourite Yoga Artist. Name yours! by Teresa J. Posted Feb 08 08 8:10am

1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Yoga I was thinking about yoga music and thought I might start a list of favourite tunes to do yoga to. I like Krishna Das, an artist I was introduced to by a yoga teacher. I especially like his voice and find his music to be pretty varied, going from quiet to more upbeat rhythms depending on the song. Read on »

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