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Birthday Party Game Ideas for Teens

While many teens fear looking childish, most of them still enjoy lively, silly or challenging party games. Long after your party decorations have been recycled and the leftover snacks have gone stale, guests will still remember the games and activities from your teen’s birthday party. Put away that Pin the Tail on the Donkey poster and set the stage for some age-appropriate and fun teen party games.

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How Many Calories a Day While Losing Weight?

Despite the slew of fad diets available today, calorie counting remains an effective and practical way to lose weight. While you know how to count calories and can use online tools to track your diets, figuring out how many calories to cut and setting a reasonable daily goal is somewhat more difficult. The right number of calories will keep your body fueled and allow for reasonable, appropriate weight loss of 1/2 lb. to 2 lbs. per week.

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The Best Vitamins for Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal part of every day life. When anxiety is so severe that it gets in the way of daily living, however, it may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Treatment is available to help relieve the severity of anxiety, but many people who suffer from anxiety prefer to treat it more naturally with vitamins and minerals. Many vitamins and minerals can help alleviate anxiety symptoms. Many medical doctors specialize in natural treatment options and can help you find the best combination of vitamins to help with your anxiety.

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Conquering Breast and Nipple Soreness Related to Breastfeeding

For many pregnant women who plan to breastfeed, one of the biggest concerns is, will it hurt? The answer is that the early weeks of breastfeeding are different for everyone. Some women might have just a little soreness, and still others will be lucky enough to not experience any discomfort! You cant predict how your body will adjust to breastfeeding. Youll have to wait for that first latch to find out. You can, however, gather as much information as possible so you can know what to do if you do experience some challenges in the first few days. Knowing that what you are experiencing is normal can be comforting and less isolating. Some tenderness is normal when you first begin breastfeeding. But if that turns to pain that wont go away, adjustments should be made. Nipple soreness and pain are often cited as the main reason women discontinue breastfeeding, and many moms think that soreness just comes with the territory. But thats not the case! Breastfeeding done right can be comfortable, and if you can believe it, even a calming, soothing experience. There are a few different things you can try to ease the discomfort.

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Home

There are many practical reasons for going green. Not only can you help to protect the Earth’s environment, but you can also do your part to conserve energy. Going green is also a sensible economic move. By building an eco-friendly home, you can improve the quality of the indoor air you breathe, as well as save energy dollars on the green investments that you make. In addition, there are tax credits available to help defray the costs of going green.