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10 Lunchbox Snacks Your Kids Won't Trade

Your child comes home with the same lunch you packed him earlier that day. That's frustrating. It's amazing what some cookie cutters and toothpicks can do. Here are 10 lunchbox snacks your kids won't trade.

  1. Use cookie cutters to make fun-shaped sandwiches (without the crusts).
     
  2. Send some grapes and toothpicks to school so your child can build a masterpiece before eating it.
     
  3. Cookie cutters can also be used to cut up fruit and cheese for a fruit kabob.
     
  4. Homemade applesauce: Peel and cut some apples. Drop them in a pan on the stove. Heat until soft and you are able to mush them up a bit. You can...
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More Than 3 Million Geocaches Are Waiting to be Found

Geocaching is the real-world treasure hunt that's happening right now, all around you. There are 3 million active geocaches and more than 6 million geocachers worldwide, according to geocaching.com. But, what is geocaching anyway? 

It's a great activity to get you to enjoy the outdoors any time of year with grandkids, friends or on your own. Using a GPS, you find your way to a set of coordinates (found on their app) and then attempt to find a container (know as a geocache) hidden at that location. 

When you visit the website and search for geocaches around your zip code, you'll be surprised at...

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Keep the Light On - Driving Tips at Night

Driving is a key to independence, no matter your age! However, driving at night presents challenges as we grow older due to a decrease in contrast, sensitivity, depth perception and color perception in lower light conditions. 

Experts from AAA Senior Driving recommend the following tips to help keep you driving safe when the lights come on and the stars come out: 

Adjust your speed to the reach of your headlights. Do not "overdrive" your headlights by driving at a speed that wouldn't allow you to stop for an obstacle at the far reaches of your headlights. Compensate for reduced visibility by...

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Fill Your Holidays with Cheer, Not Stress

The holiday season is upon us, but does the thought of family commitments, cooking and shopping stress you out? 

For many, the several weeks can produce extra stress, a breakdown in healthy eating habits and even depression. But you and your family can take on new traditions that may help reduce the season's stress and make your holidays healthy and happy.

Take Care of Your Physical Health

Healthy habits are often put aside as the demands of the holidays build up. And stress can put additional demands on your body. Here are some tips for maintaining your health during the holiday season:

  • Don't do...
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