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Volunteer With A Pre-School

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I have been "working" with preschool children for about 3 weeks. My spirit is soaring. They bring a lot of joy into my life!

- Submitted by JENSHAWN 12/22/2010 in Staying Positive | 1 Comments

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Volunteer

I don't get "paid" to volunteer but I get quite a few "perks".
I get a "free" lunch (yes I know-no such thing as a "free lunch") when I volunteer at the hospital. I received a membership to the historical society because I volunteer there. Plus there's the volunteer recognition lunches, etc. each year.

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Help others, help yourself, get rewarded in more ways than one! 41

- Submitted by BEBE2352 12/22/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

Convenient Foods = Success!

Keep something healthy and convenient at the front of your fridge so you can grab it quickly when you need something NOW. Whether you pre-package your own portions or use grocery store convenience foods like carrot snack packs, it will make a huge difference in what you eat if it's something easy for you to grab.

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You can pre-portion salad into bowls, pre-cut vegetables for snacking, and pre-portion nuts so you don't overdo it.

- Submitted by FLFITBEE 12/22/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Strength & Cardio at the same time!!

I made a goal to walk to my local shops and to the school & pre-school instead of driving the car. As I have a baby too I have found it great exercise pushing the pram, especially up hills. My little girl (4 y.o.) likes to hang on to the safety strap & I usually end up dragging her up hills too LOL.

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If you have made the step to walk more (excuse the pun) and you have young children or babies. Then walk more with a pram. That way your walking is your cardio and pushing the pram is your strength. If you don't have any children then use ankle weights for your strength componant.

- Submitted by KERRI-CAT-LADY 12/22/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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