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Free Tax Filing for Military and Non-Military

by Toni Herrbach

Free Tax Filing for Military and Non Military | The Happy Housewife

Paying for tax filings are a thing of the past. Whether you are Military or non-military use these following options for easy free tax filings. Options for Free Tax Filing Military Tax Filing: H&R Block is offering free Federal and up to 3 State Filings for the military! The service is only offered through Military OneSource. If you haven't heard of Military OneSource before you ...

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Best Portable (and Inexpensive) Fitness Equipment

by Toni Herrbach

While I love going to the gym, sometimes it isn't possible with my schedule. For the past several years we've purchased fitness equipment for our home that does not take up a lot of space and is very versatile so it can be used for many exercises. Here are some of our favorite work out at home exercise equipment. Gaiam - Eco Total Body Balance Ball Kit These balance balls can be ...

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At Home Exercises: No Equipment Needed

by Toni Herrbach

This Monday we begin our 21 day exercise challenge. We are challenging each other to exercise regularly for 21 days to create good exercise habits. Here are a few things to consider before you begin this challenge. Make sure you read to the end because I've included exercises you can do at home and a tracking worksheet.  Every little bit counts. Even if you can only exercise for 10-15 minutes ...

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5 Simple Ways to Eat Less Sugar: Fit for Good

by Toni Herrbach

Over the past few years I've hosted several "No Sugar" challenges. I love these challenges as it helps me to refocus and really pay attention to what I'm eating and drinking every day. However many participants have struggled with cutting out/ reducing sugar. The sugar struggle is real folks! When I stopped drinking soda a few years ago I wanted to hurt people the first few days I didn't ...

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Winter Fun with Special Needs Kids

by Toni Herrbach

The following post is another installment in our Dash of Dad special needs parenting series by Bob Williams, father of three children including Kyle, a special needs teenager. When he's not parenting his three kids, you can find him creating sweet treats at the Dillsboro Chocolate Factory in North Carolina. I grew up in Florida, and growing up in Florida means lots of sunshine and warm weather, ...

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Is a Sugar Detox Right for You: Fit for Good

by Toni Herrbach

As I've said before I don't recommend one diet plan over another because I believe people's bodies react differently to certain types of food. I don't recommend fad diets or diets that make you eat only watermelon for three days straight, because I believe the body needs a variety of nutrients, protein, and fats to stay healthy. However, I do think we eat too much sugar. All calories are ...

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