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Hobbies and Activities: Roller Derby is the Perfect Sport for Women of All Shapes and Sizes

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Sports, recreational activities, outdoor play, and time spent with your friends all are great ways to live a happy and healthy life. Last year, all of these combined into a newfound love.

In the winter of 2010, a friend who played roller derby in another state said she was moving back to Utah County and wanted to start a roller derby league here. At this time I had only watched a couple bouts (games) and wasn’t sure I …

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woman serving food Hobbies: 5 Simple and Fun Activities for a Cooking Club

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Hobbies are activities we enjoy doing in our spare time. Whether it is hiking, reading, scrapbooking, cooking, or even spending time with your friends, it is important to set aside time for yourself. Finding this time for yourself is not always easy, but extremely important.
My younger

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Michelle with popcorn The Gathering of Friends Cookbook: Cooking Demonstration from Michelle Huxtable

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I was recently invited with several bloggers in my community to attend a cooking demonstration at Thanksgiving Point’s Emporium in Lehi, Utah. In addition to their beautiful grounds, including fabulous flower gardens, they offer a variety of cooking classes… throughout the year and I was lucky enough to be

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girl-present Snapfish: Tuesday #gno Twitter Party on Holiday Photos and Photo Resolutions

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You’re likely taking hundreds of photos at holiday parties or family celebrations this season that never see the light of day. Don’t let that happen to your photos as you go into the New Year. There are simple and easy ways to share your special moments and keep them living…

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girl-tree-holiday-photo Snapfish Giveaway: Win a $50 Snapfish Gift Card (5 Winners)

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Do you have tons of photos from the holidays and just don’t know what to do with them with the New Year approaching?

Fortunately, Snapfish.com… makes the New Year a snap by helping you imagine, create and share a one-of-a-kind customizable photo books, cards, home décor and more. You can

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Jenny Eckton Passions and Dreams: Jenny Eckton is Formerly Phread and Finally Fine

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Jenny Eckton grew up in southwestern New York. At age 19, she moved eight states west to Provo, Utah, to create a band with a friend. She played bass guitar and sang. They named themselves, “Garage Sale.” She intended to stay in Provo only temporarily, but fell in love, married,

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Priorities: Do You Have to Be Alone to Have “Me Time?”

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I never knew what not having “me time” meant until I quit my job and became a stay-at-home mom.
In the corporate world, I went to lunch with friends or clients every day. If I had any extra time, I’d grab a co-worker and we’d go for a pedicure. I…

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cooking Time Management: 10 Stress Relieving Hobbies That Improve Productivity

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When you evaluate your “me time” and your hobbies—what you do in your time off—what tops your list? And, do those things relieve or increase your stress?
Choosing stress-relieving actvities—those that help calm you down, give you time to think, help you gain perspective, get your endorphins up, and get…

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Dirt Biking Dirt Biking: Conquering Your Fears and Enjoying the Experience

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This is me my first time dirt biking:

I know what you’re saying: “dirt biking is usually done sitting upright,” “it’s supposed to be more about actually biking than dirt,” that kind of thing. Maybe even: “That’s what you get, geekie mom, for trying to dirt bike.” And y’know, you’re

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Take Care of Your Most Important Asset This Week—Yourself!

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10 Ways to Make a Difference This Week By Giving to Others
Sometimes, one of the most important ways to Mom It Forward is to put ourselves as a priority and take time for our most important asset—Ourselves! Week 6′s Summer of Service challenge, sponsored by Design-her Gals…, is

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