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Entries in A Life in Balance (9)

Monday
Nov122012

The Thankful Tree: A November Gratitude Project for the Family

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateMonday, November 12, 2012 at 1:28PM | Comment1 Comment

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We suggest they think about what made them happy that day.

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Friday
Nov022012

Weighing What's Truly Important

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateFriday, November 2, 2012 at 7:31AM | Comment2 Comments

When the check came in the mail from my holiday account, I looked at the total, and set it aside.

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Monday
Oct222012

A Picture Essay: Taylor Arboretum

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateMonday, October 22, 2012 at 5:56PM | Comment1 Comment

Taylor Arboretum, established in 1946, is a quiet, little spot, tucked into a bend of Ridley Creek just outside the city of Chester.

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Monday
Jul092012

Summer Bike Adventures: John Heinz Refuge

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateMonday, July 9, 2012 at 3:20PM | Comment7 Comments

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Located near the Philadelphia airport, the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum Township is one of Philly's many free wildlife spots perfect for a family visit.

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Tuesday
Jun262012

Teaching My Children to Fish

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateTuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:55AM | Comment1 Comment

Even though I have sixteen years of parenting experience under my belt, I never truly understood the value of teaching children responsibility and accountability.

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Thursday
May032012

Mainline Parent: Mother's Night Out for Mother's Day, May 9th

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateThursday, May 3, 2012 at 5:12PM | CommentPost a Comment

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Need a special gift for Mother's Day? Stumped how to wow your wife or mom once again? Treat them to a Mother's Night Out at the Radnor Valley Hunt Club on May 9th.

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Thursday
Mar292012

For the Baby Picassos: Creative Clubhouse in Havertown

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateThursday, March 29, 2012 at 2:02PM | Comment1 Comment

An art studio designed with the younger crowd in mind

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Monday
Mar192012

Palette Kids Art Studio: What Do You Want to Create Today?

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateMonday, March 19, 2012 at 10:12AM | Comment2 Comments

With five kids of my own, I understand completely the parental need to control the mess!

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Sunday
Dec042011

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Obamacare!

AuthorBarb Hoyer @ A Life in Balance | DateSunday, December 4, 2011 at 4:10PM | Comment5 Comments

As of today, I can tell you that these changes are going to impact middle class families like mine, and not in a way that is beneficial for our financial future.

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