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		<title>Doing It All &#8211; or Not?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A friend of mine recently debated about interviewing for a job.  While she had applied with interest a month ago, she has since taken a different job in the retail industry, with great excitement.
&#8220;I can go to work, and then leave it there at the end of the day,&#8221; she said to me.
It sounded wonderful. [...]


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		<title>My Own Message, In Someone Else&#8217;s Words</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;d think I know this by now.  The subheading on the Yogamint.com article, &#8220;Mama Needs Nurturing,&#8221; is the principle on which I&#8217;ve based this entire site.  By taking the time to care for ourselves, we mothers are better able to nurture those depending on us, whether they are our own or others&#8217; children, pets, organizations, [...]


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		<title>It&#8217;s All About Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PranaMama loves to write.  And luckily, you love to read.  But I&#8217;ve always had the intention of making this site much more interactive, in hopes of allowing PranaMamas everywhere to share their own questions and answers, thoughts and reflections, hopes and dreams.
Well, folks&#8230;.it&#8217;s here!
Introducing The PranaMama&#8217;s latest feature:  Community Forum.  [...]


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		<title>Farewell Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this summer, I wrote Settling Into Summer, a reflection on how summer vacation, for me, had been surprisingly fun thus far. I say &#8220;surprisingly fun&#8221; because the pessimist in me had this preconceived notion that a lack of structure would wreak havoc on our family.  Boredom, sibling squabbles and New England humidity are all [...]


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		<title>Trying Veggie &#8211; A New Favorite Food Blog</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever stumbled upon an inspirational blog and, upon reading, thought to yourself, &#8220;Hey, I could do that!&#8221;?
As a flexitarian myself, (a person who eats mostly vegetarian but occasionally enjoys meat), I felt that way when Carrie, an old friend and co-worker of mine, introduced me to her cool new blog:  Trying Veggie. Carrie [...]


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		<title>Lemon-Garlic Quinoa and Cilantro Salad</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/summer-salad/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s August &#8211; summer is officially coming to an end.  As sad as that thought may be, it&#8217;s easy to cheer up when you have new summer recipes to liven up your picnic lunch or dinnertime repertoire.  For a few more weeks, you can enjoy the garden&#8217;s bounty while eating light, cool meals that require [...]


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		<title>Pranayama for Calm and Clarity of Mind</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;If you can breathe, you can do yoga.&#8221; — It&#8217;s one of my favorite excuse-busting comebacks to those who think yoga is for super-fit, crazy-calm and ultra-flexible people with hours of free time.   My friend Lisa of ChildLight Yoga uses it to promote her program for children, but I think it&#8217;s perfect for naysayers [...]


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		<title>A Customized Wellness Plan: You&#8217;re Worth It!</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/customized-wellness-plan-worth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/customized-wellness-plan-worth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whenever I read about some celebrity who has regained their pre-baby figure within a few weeks of giving birth, or another who has completely turned around their health with a new diet, I tend to roll my eyes.   While some would let this sort of thing either inspire them or send them running for [...]


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		<title>Why Hello, Pattypan Squash!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Veggie wrap, please,&#8221; I said each day to the woman behind the deli at my company&#8217;s onsite cafeteria.  As if she really needed me to specify&#8230;
I was a little obsessed with roasted vegetables.   Never tiring of the sweet flavor of zucchini and summer squash blended with vidalia onion and roasted red pepper, there was [...]


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		<title>Miles and Smiles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being outgoing and social has always worked for me.  I love to volunteer at community events, hang out with other families, spend time with good friends, and meet new people.  For me, friendship and support have been essential in these early years of parenting, and I&#8217;m not sure I could have survived the various tests [...]


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		<title>Healthy Family Meals on a Budget (Livestrong)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/healthy-family-meals-budget-livestrong/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/healthy-family-meals-budget-livestrong/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When trying to feed your family wholesome and nutritious meals, it&#8217;s not always easy to keep your budget in check.   Last fall, Tracey Miller offered her advice in her guest post, Eating Local Tips for Moms on a Budget. Now, Livestrong.com has offered three tasty and budget-friendly, healthy recipes for dinner, including some of [...]


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		<title>To Bond or to Bake? That is the Question.</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/bond-bake-question/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK, I admit it.  No matter how hard I try, I will never enjoy baking.  I can&#8217;t quite put my finger on it, since I love to cook and enjoy eating even more.  But there is something about the mess of flour, the stickiness of dough and the overflowing sink of dishes that turns me [...]


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		<title>Bedtime Bliss (The Kids Yoga Resource)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/bedtime-bliss-kids-yoga-resource/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 13:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve got young children, you know the importance of a regular bedtime routine.  In my opinion, tired kids aren&#8217;t capable of thinking clearly, so they benefit from knowing exactly what to expect as they prepare to drift off to sleep.  No matter what your routine, you know what works in your household, and that&#8217;s [...]


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		<title>A Good Mumma</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 01:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother&#8217;s Day came early for me this year.
It&#8217;s an average Thursday, four days before the holiday, and my two-year-old son and I are on our own for a change.  His sister has been at a friend&#8217;s house since school let out, giving me the pleasure of spending the day with my youngest child.
I&#8217;m buckling him [...]


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		<title>5 Ways to Make Time for Your Workout (Active.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/5-ways-time-workout-activecom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 00:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some quick tips on how to fit exercise into your busy lifestyle.  But I have to say, I was disappointed by the advice.  Seems all of these suggestions were ways to increase activity during your other daily tasks, but none focused on what the title promised: how to make time for YOUR WORKOUT.
My [...]


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		<title>First Drink of the Day (Yogamint)</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/drink-day-yogamint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 01:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
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How many of you drink enough water throughout the day?  I know I sure don&#8217;t.  That&#8217;s why Yogamint&#8217;s advice on how and why to drink water first thing in the morning spoke to me.  When I workout in the morning, I drink a full glass of water before my jog.  Between the water and the [...]


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		<title>8 Things People Never Tell You About Having Kids (Zen Family Habits)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
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I love this post.  It reminds me of all the things that have left me exasperated, frustrated and exhausted, but gives a positive spin on each and every one.  Everyone feels this way at some point or another after having kids.  &#8221;If only someone had told me&#8230;.&#8221;  My biggest one to date has been, &#8220;If [...]


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		<title>Rise and Shine &#8211; It&#8217;s Workout Time!</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/rise-shine-workout-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thepranamama.com/rise-shine-workout-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a self-professed night owl.  After long and busy days filled with work, kids&#8217; pre-school, activities, playdates, housework , meetings and projects, I am energized at about 8 p.m. and I don&#8217;t go to sleep willingly.  My husband starts asking me if I&#8217;m ready to go up around 10 p.m.  By 11 p.m., he starts [...]


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		<title>Celebrate National Nutrition Month!</title>
		<link>http://www.thepranamama.com/celebrate-national-nutrition-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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March is National Nutrition Month, and the good folks at the American Dietetic Association have inspired bloggers to write a post based on this year&#8217;s theme, &#8220;Nutrition from the Ground Up.&#8221;  In honor of their work, as well as Michelle Obama&#8217;s campaign to end childhood obesity, I&#8217;m happy to oblige!
As a mom, it&#8217;s hard to [...]


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		<title>Breaking Out of The Comfort Zone</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Facing the dilemma of what to write about tonight, it was going to be one of two possible topics.
One: a recent weekend getaway with friends and family to an area never before visited.  Two: a new recipe using tempeh, an ingredient never before introduced at my dinner table.
As I procastinated a bit, switching between the [...]


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