Cara Lauren
Environmental Conservationist by day, Triathlete by night... I love the outdoors and work hard to protect it so I have a place to swim bike and run!
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A Guide to Philadelphia's Beer BreweriesPhiladelphia is the birthplace of the American beer, so what better place could you think of to grab a cold one? -
Beer in Baltimore: a Guide to Baltimore's MicrobreweriesBaltimore features breweries from classic and sophisticated to unique and festive! Come check them out!
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How a Little Cream Can Solve Some Common Cooking ProblemsIlove to create in the kitchen, and sometimes this leads to a kitchen full of smoke and my latest creation not tasting so well, that was until I learned a little secret, just add CREAM!
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Be Green and Save Green - How to Be Environmentally Friendly Without Breaking the BankSure its great to buy only organic food, to only buy environmentally safe products, and we should all trade our cars in for hybrids.... but unfortunately this all cost money too.
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Race to Win - 5K Racing TipsSo you have worked hard, trained, pushed... and now you are fast... fast enough to win... race day is just days away... now how do you go about winning?
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Beauty Tips: How to Combat Dry HairMany of us deal with dry hair, we all know that when hair gets dry it loses its glow, its shin- it looks dull and dead. We all want healthy beautiful hair, but most of us can't afford to hair Hollywood treatment for our hair.
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Baltimore Blue Society Presents Alonzo's Memorial Labor Day PicnicLabor Day is for picnics, so why not attend one of the best Baltimore has to offer? Each yeah the Baltimore Blue Society (BBS) holds its annual Alonzo's Memorial Labor Day Picnic.
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How to Avoid Over-EatingThe problem is that most of us do not have a good grasp on how much food is too much. If you practice portion control, it is possible to eat almost any type of food and still stay within a healthy range of calories for the day.
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Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing Featured in PhiladelphiaOnly two chances left this summer to experience "Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing" which features fabulous performances with one of the most beautiful views in the city. -
Guide to Great Running Events: the Philadelphia MarathonThe Philadelphia marathon takes you from busy Center City, up through the beautiful and peaceful Fairmount Park, and into the wild and crazy neighborhood of Manayunk, and than back down to end in front of the famous and beautiful Philadelphia Art Museum. -
Top Philadelphia Countryside WineriesWho needs Nappy Valley when you have the Philadelphia Countryside? The area around Philadelphia holds some wonderful wineries complete with tours of the vineyards, wine tasting, and fabulous dinners.
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Guide to Great Running Events - the New York MarathonThe New York Marathon lets you see the most one of the most famous cities in the world. It gives you 26.2 miles to explore the masterpiece known as New York City. -
Where to Find Eco-Friendly Running GearI have been searching for environmental safe running gear, and although I found several companies claiming to do everything from make organic clothing to donate part of their profit to help the environment, I found one that tops them all! PATAGONIA! -
Guide to Great Running Events - Flying Pig 5Ks in New JerseyThese 5K races are held all over the state of New Jersey each summer. They are off road and run you through some great park, over some great streams, and can even get a little challenging.
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How to Improve Your Marathon Time by WalkingWhether it is your first marathon or your tenth, most of us can get a little faster, by...WALKING. I know, many of you are skeptical... so was I, until on marathon #6 I tried it and took 23 minutes off my best time.
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Hide the Children: Ronald McDonald is on the Way!In a recent study conducted by Dr. Tom Robinson, preschoolers declared that anything made my McDonald's tastes better! -
Lybrel Birth ControlThe first birth-control pill meant to put a stop to women's monthly periods indefinitely recently won FDA approval. The form on birth control, called Lybrel, it's the first such pill to receive Food and Drug Administration approval for continuous use.
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A Feminine FeministWomen around the world are repressed and have been since the beginning of time. So part of me feels a little wrong wanting a man to do all the hard, dirty jobs for me. But the other part of me still longs to be swept off her free by her hero. -
Visit the Hidden Treasure of Barkan Park, PhiladelphiaBarkan Park is located on the corner of 50th Street & Spruce Street. It is a wonderful place to experience the outdoors, and a great place to experience and appreciate the history of Philadelphia. -
Good News About High Heels: They Build MuscleHigh heels sure to get a bad rap! Known to many as an "ergonomics nightmare", they are a fashion accessory many women just won't go without (including myself!) -
Lemon Basil: Beautiful, Fragrant, and Delicious!It is not often that we come across a plant as wonderful as Ocimum citriodorum, the lemon basil plant. It is as beautiful, as it is fragrant, as it is delicious! -
Eco-Friendly Shopping: Try Some Organic DeodorantWould you rub aluminum chloride on your body? How about aluminum zirconium tricholorohydrex glycine or aluminum hydroxybromide? Well each morning most of us do, everytime we apply our deodorant, these chemical are just some of the many common chemicals used in deodorants.
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Time Magazine Misses Mark on OrganicsI am distraught by the fact that Dr. Gupta has completely left out a very important part of the equation- OUR ENVIRONMENT! Just like many selfish Americans, he seems to only be concerned about himself and fails to see the bigger picture!
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Easy Around the House Remedies for HeadachesHeadaches are the number one cause of pain in the world. Many home remedies for headaches have been known to alleviate the pain. -
Health Tips - Stretching for Enhanced FlexibilityFlexibility training (stretching) helps balance muscle groups that might be overused during exercise or physical activity or as a result of bad posture. It's important to clearly understand the many benefits that result from a good flexibility program.
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Caffeine, Good or Bad for Your Health?Meaning, there is no simple answer to this one; but this article will help you understand both the positive and negative effects of caffeine and how to maximize the positive and minimize the negative. -
How to Eat Healthy on the GoHealthy snacks throughout the day will help curb your hunger, keeping you healthier and happier!
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Facial Exercises to Firm Up Your SkinThere are 44 muscles in the face, so it is not odd to believe that moving them and exercising them will change your face to a degree. But how much? And what works?
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How to Avoid "Winter Weight"Many people find that their weight fluctuates with the seasons. The key to keeping the pounds off in the in the winter is realizing what causes you to put them on so you can change your behavior, and avoid the winter weight.
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Need Motivation? Sign Up to Run a RaceFor those of us lacking the motivation to exercise and get in shape, signing up to run a 5k or 10k might just be the push we need! -
Map Your Run: Find Routes and Distance for Your Fitness RoutineI hate to be bound by roads or paths or mile makers, I like to make my own route, my own course.... which is great, except for the fact that I am than not really sure how far I have run. But I have found a way to map my routes and distances at www.mapmyrun.com!
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Does a Raw Food Diet Really Improve Your Skin?Raw foodism is a movement promoting the consumption of uncooked, unprocessed, and often organic foods, as a large percentage of the diet. It claims to be great for your skin... but is it?
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Dr Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet: The Simplest Way to Lose WeightCurrently sitting on the best seller list, Dr. Peter Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet: "The Simplest Way to Lose Weight" is flying off the selves. What's the theory behind this book?
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Training Tips for Your First 5kThe 5k is the most popular race distance in America today. Racing is a great way to stay in shape and a great way to give back to your community, since most 5Ks are fundraisers. 5Ks are great because just about anyone can do them, young or old or even pushing a stroller.
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HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and Fat LossHigh Intensity Interval Training has become one of the top picks for fitness trainers and is opening doors to fat loss for people everywhere. Why? Because of the following HIIT is right for EVERYONE!
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Can Exercise to Make Your Breasts Bigger?Unfortunately you can't do anything about the size of your breasts (short of gaining weight or getting surgery.) However, you can make them appear bigger, firmer and more shapely by working your pectoral muscles, also known as your chest muscles.
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How to Get Rid of Undereye Circles NaturallyMost of us at some point will have to deal with dark circles under our eyes. Whether it be due to stress, lack of sleep, a hang-over, or just from ageing. The good news is that there are a lot of simple at-home ways to treat them (without surgery).
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Varicose Veins - What Are They and How Do You Get Rid of Them?Varicose veins are a common condition in the United States, affecting up to 15 percent of men and up to 25 percent of women. But what exactly are they? And more important how can we prevent and treat them? -
How to Avoid Bacteria at the GymResearch shows that workout facilities can be a breeding ground for illnesses ranging from colds and viruses to bacterial infections. But there are some easy ways you can keep yourself safe.
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8 Helpful Hints to Stay Healthy While at WorkIt seems like we are spending more and more time at work, and less and less time thinking about our health and diets. But just a little prep-time and a little reorganizing our days can make a huge difference in our health and fitness level. -
A 6-week Workout Plan for Your First 5K RunAlthough each person is different and therefore each workout should be different by following one the plans I have designed you should be able to get 5K ready in just 6-weeks! -
How to Prevent and Cure the Top 5 Summer Skin ProblemsWith summer comes lots of fun in the sun... and lots of skin problems. Here are the top 5, and more importantly how to cure them and stop them from coming back!
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Whole Foods MarketOnce a small town store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods is now publicly owned and has expanded to 196 locations. Can one of the fastest growing supermarkets keep its small town values as it expands in corporate America?