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Meet the Latest NEK Moms Contributor, Amanda!
NEKMoms.com is thrilled to announce our latest addition to our growing network of Northeast Kingdom bloggers. Meet Amanda! I don’t think it matters if you have planned to have a child your entire life or if it was something that was unexpected, when you have children it changes your entire perspective of the world. I am a single mama that is simply trying to find the humor and ridiculousness in what we call every day life. I was born and raised in Vermont and spent time traveling in my early twenties until I finally landed back at home knowing that there was no-place else I would rather be. I have an amazing support system and would…
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Giveaway: Zevia Natural Soda – 2 Six-packs
Last year, I decided to give up soda. The decision wasn’t all that difficult, simply because I didn’t drink much of it to begin with, but I did come to see Pepsi as an instant mood lifter when I was really stressed out. I realized that taking better care of myself and long-term health meant eliminating “empty” calories from soda and shedding the potential health risks that may come with drinking sugary beverages–there’s a lot of scary research about soda and talk in the media. There’s even talk of banning or imposing taxes on sugary beverages. I’m also not a fan of artificial sweeteners, like aspartame or splenda, for health and taste…
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Vermont Kids Kick Into Action on Kick Butts Day 2012
Today, March 21, 2012, is the 17th Annual Kick Butts Day, which is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids & sponsored by the United Health Foundation. More than 1,100 events are planned across the Country, including five right here in the “Healthiest State” of Vermont, to encourage kids to stay tobacco-free and to help communities steer clear from tobacco dangers. According to a fresh report by the U.S. Surgeon General, tobacco use among youth is a “pediatric epidemic.” Kick Butts Day is a day to bring attention to this major health issue facing today’s youth. Here are some of the findings in that report: While the high school smoking rate…
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2012 Easter Egg Hunts & Events for Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom Children
In anticipation of Easter and to celebrate the occasion, which by the way, takes place this year on Sunday, April 8, 2012, you’ll find a number of Easter events in and around Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. So save these dates! If you know of a family-friendly event that should be listed here, please email nekmoms [*at*] gmail [*dot*] com or leave a comment below. We’ll update this list periodically. Danville (North): Easter Egg Hunt & Bake Sale, North Danville School Community Club, 10am-11:30am, Saturday, April 7, 2012. Glover: Easter Scramble, Glover Community School, Sat. April 7th, 1-2pm. Egg Hunt and More Free. Jay: Annual Underwater Hunt, April 6, 2012, 6:30 p.m.,…
