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Trekaroo iPhone App: Kid-Friendly Travel Spots On The Fly

June 29, 2012 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

June 29, 2012 Anyone with small children knows parents need to pack a lot of patience for pit-stops and play time when it comes to logistics of summer travel, but now “there’s an app for that” to make … [Read more...]

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Fast Food Chains Are Slowly Getting Healthier: Yum?

July 31, 2009 by Amy Jussel 6 Comments

July 31, 2009 With Health magazine coming forth heralding “Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants,” and even Center for Science in the Public Interest giving kudos to KFC for their grilled chicken … [Read more...]

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