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Three fun ways families can get fit together

Getting fit as a family can be fun and the payoff can become long term for parents and children alike. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives different ways parents and their children can get into shape together. The buddy system is widely used to help men and women get in shape.

The origins of Mardi Gras

Did you know? On Mardi Gras and the period leading up to it, families would feast on all the foods they would give up during Lent. Pancakes were popular items during this time because they are made from eggs, fats and milk.

How to declutter your home

Do you tend to clutter your home? I try my best to tackle clutter or junk at my home on a quarterly basis. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you tips on how to tackle clutter.

Chocolate linked to Valentine’s Day in the 1800s

How did chocolate become tied to Valentine’s Day? The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, explains the sweet link.

Facts about February

Today is January 31. It’s hard to believe that the month of February is upon us. It seems like we just celebrated New Year’s Day. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives interesting facts about the month of February.

Seven ways newspapers benefit students

Newspapers provide a welcome break from tablets, smartphones and computers, and kids may have fun flipping pages and getting a little ink on their hands. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives ways in which newspapers in classrooms can benefit students.

Three ways oatmeal can benefit your body

I enjoy eating oatmeal. I like the taste and I add fruit to my bowl of oatmeal. However, I tend to eat oatmeal as a quick evening dinner. The following article, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives the benefits of eating oatmeal as a morning breakfast meal.

Nighttime snacking’s best bets

Choose wisely what you snack on at night. Newspaper Metro tells you to choose a food that is high in protein, fiber or healthy fats, which will be more likely to keep a person satiated throughout the night.

Christmas tidbits

The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives facts about Christmas and things associated with the holiday. The holiday season has arrived, and millions of people across the globe will be celebrating Christmas with their families and friends.

Coping with fewer hours of daylight

I’m still trying to adjust to the daylight savings time. I don’t care for it too much, as sometimes 5:00 in the afternoon is in darkness. I tend to retire for bedtime at an earlier hour than normal also.