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Sam’s Story: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Welcome Teesa Klear, a High Country Mom, writing her son’s touching story of Congenital Heart Defect. Teesa writes a family blog at The Klear Life. Her family is truly inspirational. Most people don’t
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January Weekend Events: Let’s Get Motivated! 01/21-24
New Year’s Resolutions! Have you made yours? As you begin to consider possibly making some changes in your’s and your families lives, you know that it has to begin
Dealing with Stress and Depression during the Holidays
The following is a guest article by Eva Trivett-Clark, Licensed Psychological Associate with Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health. Appalachian Regional HealthCare System is a Mom Squad sponsor. The holiday season is quickly approaching and could bring these unwanted
Your Shape: Breakout Virtual Fitness for Wii
It was with bated breath that I opened the package to the new virtual fitness program from Ubisoft- Your Shape. I was really excited to try this because as they say on the website, it “Feature[s] an exclusive camera
Fat Loss Myths: Busted!
Before I launch into workout ideas and unconventional ways to maximize your exercise routine in my coming articles, let’s first get some nutritional groundwork of this method laid out. Today, I am going to expose some myths about nutrition and dieting that are keeping you from losing weight and being
Wii Fit Plus Review!
It was with the first release of the Wii Fit, the revolutionary fitness program for the Nintendo Wii, that the Wii Mommies were born! We went on a journey to put this new technology to use and help others to do the same, though our website, forum
Introducing: Busy Mom Fitness!
Hi there High Country Moms! My name is Margaret Wilkes. I am a high school graduate and the oldest of seven children and I live on a farm in beautiful Ashe County. Throughout my life (which spans 18 years), I have been very involved in the athletic realm. I swam on a local swim team for 8 consecutive
“Three Part Harmony” for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Midwifery
This year, the High Country received a gem in the new Harmony, Center for Women’s Health & Vitality. After years of a severe shortage of female OB/GYN doctors, we are so blessed to have three new practitioners right her in Boone.
Three Components for Eating Healthy with Kids
Last week, on my MomTV Show, Get Real, we talked all about eating healthy with kids. My main three goals with my kids’ eating are: Have fresh, healthy choices available at all times for quick snacking. Get sneaky, and try to get the most nutrition
Get Fresh Fit with Subway and Help Your School!
As many of you know, I co-founded a website and forum, called Wii Mommies last fall. My other Wii Mommies partners are Jenn (superjenn.com)
