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10 Things Sex Over 60 Can Teach You About Sex Under 40

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By Susan Dunn Got your attention? Everyone's favorite subject. I'll begin by stating again a myth that dies hard: That people over 60 [substitute your own age] aren... Read more


Romantic Outings in the Twin Cities

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By Megan Torrini

Whether you want to relax outside and watch a beautiful sunset in the warm months or snuggle with your honey alongside a fireplace in the wint... Read more


Eating During Pregnancy

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To eat well during pregnancy you must do more than simply increase how much you eat. You must also consider what you eat. Although you need about 300 extra calories a day... Read more




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Spring Celebrations


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If you're looking for a way to jazz up a bridal shower or graduation party without spending a lot of money, give your guests a fun spread of finger foods. Appetizers that are easy to make and easy to eat can pack a lot of flavor - and fun - into any gathering.


Set out some colorful bowls, trays and baskets and have fun filling them with things such as:


Olives - There are a lot of flavorful olive varieties you can offer just on their own. You can also get them marinated or stuffed with garlic, almonds or cheese.
Cheese - Move beyond the basic cheddar or Swiss, and tr ... Continue reading Spring Celebrations.


Have a Mother-Daughter Spa Day


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by Nicole LaMarco


Catch up with your daughter and spend some quality time with a spa day. You have two options with having a mother and daughter spa day. One, you could spend a day at a local spa, or you could have your own spa day at home.


How to Have a Spa Day with Your Daughter Locally
If you want to have a spa day with your daughter at a local spa you will need to call around to local spas and ask about a mother and daughter spa day package. Most spas now have these packages. Ask about refreshments and meals, considering you will be there for the day. Ask to have ... Continue reading Have a Mother-Daughter Spa Day.


Parents in Love: How to Model a Loving Marriage for Your Children


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by Jean Tracy, MSS


Marriage and parenting require modeling listening skills. When your partner speaks, do you listen, interrupt, or walk away? What do your children see? Look inside to find out what one successful couple did.


Ed and Marilyn, married over 25 years, meet my husband, Jim, and me at a fancy restaurant every year for a holiday dinner. Our conversations flow easily as we play catch-up. We discuss the events of the past year, our children, and movies each other must see.


At our last dinner I asked, "What is the bond that keeps you together?" Ed looked down, took ... Continue reading Parents in Love: How to Model a Loving Marriage for Your Children.


I'm (Not) in the Mood for Love


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by Deb McLeod


The kids are screaming, the soup's boiled over and the Girl Scouts are arriving in 10 minutes. Your husband sends you a suggestive email which hints that he wants to get frisky tonight.


This creates a typical dilemma for you - you think it might be fun but you just can't get in the mood after all you've done throughout the day. You can't switch gears.


Studies have shown that moms generally don't lack interest in sex. What they often lack is the filter that lets them forget all the stresses of the day and switch gears into being a wife, a lover, a sex kitten.

... Continue reading I'm (Not) in the Mood for Love.

Day Trip: Downtown Minneapolis


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By Stephany Wiestling


Downtown? With kids? Absolutely! Spending the day in the city can be a cultural ego boost for anyone, even kids. If you can, plan your trip around a live stage show or a ball game. Going to a theater or stadium can be a lifelong memory in itself. Seeing a few other sights just adds more value to it. Here are some of our favorites.


-Library. The new Hennepin County Library has an interactive children's area on the ground floor and a very cool area just for teens upstairs.


-Water Park. Yes, there is a water park downto ... Continue reading Day Trip: Downtown Minneapolis.


Kids Eat Free!


We've updated the list! Momtalk.com tries to keep the listings as current as possible, but before visiting any of the following local restaurants, we recommend calling ahead to verify that a kid promotion is still in effect.


Have a 9-year old who eats like a horse? A toddler who only eats red food? Need a break? All of the above? These Twin Cities locales feed kids for free. Check the day and/or age restrictions and chow down.



Daily

White Castle
All locations
www.whitecastle.com
Kids eat free 4-8pm; Dine-in only, one free kid's meal per adult meal purch ... Continue reading Kids Eat Free!.


The Frugal Shopper's Favorite Frugal Tips


By Sandy Shields


The following are my favorite frugal tips that I use on a regular basis. I hope that they will help you as much as they have helped me and my family.

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• Keep a positive attitude.
When you succeed at saving money you are helping yourself. Pat yourself on the back for meeting your goals. Remember that just because you have determined to live by a budget, does not mean that you are "cheap".


• Be content with what you have.
Remember that you have so much more than most people in this world. Do not view budg ... Continue reading The Frugal Shopper's Favorite Frugal Tips.





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