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Labor Day and the End of Summer

Labor Day has been celebrated in the U.S. on the first Monday in September for over 125 years. While it began in recognition of workers in labor unions, most people today consider today as the symbolic end to summer and the beginning of the school year. For many women, both work and children going back to school are significant issues that come together this Labor Day. Today, 60% of women work outside the home, that figure rising to over 75% among women ages 25 to 44, the average child-bearing years. … Continue reading

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We Are Queens Not Princesses

We were pleased to host Donna Henes here at Nourishing Relationships for a Virtual Book Tour on Wednesday. She answered questions about her stimulating book, The Queen of My Self: Stepping Into Sovereignty in Midlife. Several readers wanted to clear up their understanding of some of the words Donna used when she was chatting with us. One reader asked:Excuse my ignorance, but what is an urban shaman? And Donna responded: “To answer your question as to what an urban shaman is: As shamans in every culture always have, I create … Continue reading

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Eat Yourself Younger Effortlessly

We’ve got some information for you today about a new book, Eat Yourself Younger Effortlessly, written by Celia Westberry, a cell biologist. In her book, she shares her knowledge as well as her recipes with body friendly foods that are well balanced and promote good health. If you decide to buy her book today, Celia has some bonus gifts that she says will sharpen your skills to slow aging, make you feel great and look good as you age.

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Time for Me

With summer drawing to a close, the kids going back to school and the vacation luggage back to the basement, are you wondering what changes Labor Day will bring? If you’re torn between work and family – or family and you – how can you find the balance between your varied roles without accumulating any more guilt along the way? No matter what challenges you face in your career and at home with children growing up and parents growing older, it’s not selfish to set aside time for you. Vow … Continue reading

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