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When I think of working moms - I'm only Mom to a very active chihuahua and some very unambitious houseplants - I think of just how much stress must be involved. And then I think about being a stay-at-home mom, and I think about how much stress must be involved.

If you're in a funk you just can't seem to shake it may be time to open your fridge. According to ScienceDaily, new research shows that certain foods have naturally occurring mood-enhancing properties that show some similarity to valproic acid, a "widely-used mood-stabilizing prescription drug."

Over the last year I've kind of let myself go. Last summer, I fell in love and took off for a lengthy excursion around the globe, abandoning my gym schedule and eating as much as a pound of hummus in a single sitting. I don't regret a thing.

Keeping fit on a vacation is tough, especially when you're staying in places that have a breakfast buffet (and unlimited drinks). But what about a vacation that's specifically organized around the idea of fitness?

Embarking on a long-term relationship is a great way to learn that nobody's perfect. Not you, and definitely not your partner. So when difficulties arise, we might think our best bet is to keep a lid on our anger and work towards forgiveness.