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Getting Fit without the Gym

I’m looking forward to school being out for all sorts of reasons, such as having time for daily adventures with the kids. I am also looking forward to school being out so I can get back to my morning walking/running group. Each morning, the group meets at 6am and walks or runs until about 7:30. One my oldest hit middle school (sixth grade here), I had to drop out due to his earlier start time. Once school is out, he can sleep in and I can go work out. Fitness groups are free, and working out with someone else often … Continue reading →

Cleaning Up at the Bake Sale

Even if you are on a tight budget, you can often help out a charity by participating in a bake sale to raise funds. If you want to make the most impact, while still being frugal, try the following tips. Don’t Forget the Donation Jar Sometimes people’s diets don’t allow them to buy something, although they would like to contribute. Set out a donation jar for just this purpose. Sometimes customers will purchase something and make a donation, a plus for your charity. Accommodate Different Diets If you have a variety of different goods for different lifestyles and diets, you … Continue reading →

The High Cost of School and Activity Fees

This year, our school district is charging activity fees for its students. This means that if any students want to participate in after school sports or other activities, they must first pay a fee. The amount of the fee depends on the child’s level in school. So, an elementary student who wants to participate in a school activity must pay $25, a middle school student must pay $50, and a high school student must pay $75 per year. Granted, these aren’t astronomical fees, and this particular fee gives a free pass to all activities, but they aren’t the only fees … Continue reading →

Judge Upholds Requirement For Americans to Buy Insurance

A Federal judge in Virginia has upheld the legality of the health care reform requirement that will require most Americans to purchase health insurance in 2014. This decision mirrors one made by a Federal judge in Michigan in a court case that was decided in late October of 2010. However, the plaintiffs in this current court case did get some victories. The court case that was ruled on today was filed by Liberty University, a Christian school that is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Five Virginia residents were also among the plaintiffs in this case. This group had two major objections … Continue reading →

Wellspring Academies: Weight Loss Boarding Schools

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The obesity epidemic in the United States has definitely improved profit margins for quite a few companies. In addition to websites playing upon the weaknesses of those trying to lose weight by offering them a “sure thing” diet, there are now schools created specifically for those between the ages of 11 and 24 who have the money to check in and get ‘er done. Wellspring Academies offer middle school, high school and college level academic programs, as well as summer programs, so that young people can simply transfer to their chosen school for a semester (a minimum of four months) … Continue reading →