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Let Freedom Run: Independence Day Races
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Let Freedom Run: Independence Day Races

July Fourth is just around the corner, and you can celebrate the day with more than just a barbecue and some sparklers.
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July Fourth is just around the corner, and you can celebrate the day with more than just a barbecue and some sparklers. You can run. There are a bunch of Independence Day races all over our fair nation, so you can get some exercise while showing some patriotic pride.

Dressed in your red, white, and blue running gear, you can race in the Celebration 5k in Jacksonville, FL, or in the Rotary Firecracker 1k, 5k, and 10k in Santa Cruz, CA. There are races from the redwood forests to the Gulf Stream waters (I know Jacksonville is on the Atlantic side, but it is so close). You can search for races in your area here. Will you be racing with Uncle Sam?

What Was Your Child's First Sign of Independence?
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What Was Your Child's First Sign of Independence?

The sign of an accomplished mother is an independent child.
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The sign of an accomplished mother is an independent child. Like mama birds encouraging their babies to fly the nest, you put time, effort and love into your kids so they will be able to fend for themselves. When did you first realize your child didn't need you as much?
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Which Healthy Activity Are You Planning on Doing to Celebrate the Fourth?
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Which Healthy Activity Are You Planning on Doing to Celebrate the Fourth?

Come Independence Day it is hard not to go crazy for red, white and blue.
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Come Independence Day it is hard not to go crazy for red, white and blue. I made this colorful poll to check in with you about your plans for the day.

So tell me . . .

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Lil Tip: Independence Day
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Lil Tip: Independence Day

To Americans, the Fourth of July means independence so this week lilsugar will be giving you some quick tips on how to teach your tots to do things on their own.
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To Americans, the Fourth of July means independence so this week lilsugar will be giving you some quick tips on how to teach your tots to do things on their own. Accomplishing small tasks gives even the littlest of children a sense of pride. And, many of them can be incorporated in the things you do on a daily basis. Here are some ways to include your toddler.

  • Let them open and close all doors.
  • Have them climb into their carseat on their own.
  • Allow them to click the garage door open and turn lights on and off.
  • Have them put all the laundry in the basket.
  • Put them in charge of getting ingredients out of the refrigerator.
  • Encourage them to put on their own shoes, socks and clothing.

How do you encourage your kids to be independent?
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P.L.O.W. - Continue the 4th of July Fun!

P.L.O.W. - Continue the 4th of July Fun!

Being that the Fourth of July falls during the middle of the week this year, you may have taken the opportunity (like me) to drag out the celebration through this weekend.
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Being that the Fourth of July falls during the middle of the week this year, you may have taken the opportunity (like me) to drag out the celebration through this weekend. Maybe you're not feeling like working out to "Proud to Be An American," but these songs are good enough to get you moving on the treadmill, and at all the tasty barbecues you'll be attending.

"Free As A Bird" - The Beatles, 4:26
"Miss Independent" - Kelly Clarkson, 3:34
"Free" - Mya, 5:18
"Freedom" - George Michael, 6:20
"Lump" - Presidents of the United States of America, 2:14
"Free" - Donavon Frankenreiter, 2:29
"Declare Independence" - Bjork, 4:13
"American Idiot" - Green Day, 2:53
"Independence Day" - Martina McBride, 3:26

Total PLOW = 35:28

Did I miss any? Then let me know in the comments section below.

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