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Going on a family vacation is a great way to create lasting memories for your children. When I was a kid my family went on vacations every single year. I always had fun visiting the beach in Florida and Disney World in Orlando. When I was a child gas prices were much lower and driving your family to another state for a vacation was more affordable. Taking your children on a trip should not have to be expensive, even today.

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In our fast paced, stressful world that we live in today everyone could use a vacation. By using an online coupon while booking your hotel you can now treat your family to a vacation.

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Doctors, dietitians, nurses, and dermatologists all agree that our bodies need to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. Nearly two thirds of our body is made up of water. We need it not only for survival but also to maintain proper health.

How much water should you drink every day?


Most experts agree that the average adult should drink at least eight 8-oz glasses of water a day. Larger people and people trying to lose weight need to drink more water than their thinner counterparts.

The Health Benefits of Water

1. Water can help you lose weight. Several studies have concluded that drinking plenty of water can decrease fat deposits and help with weight loss. If you are dehydrated your body will have a tougher time trying to break down your fat cells. Drinking lots of water also helps reduce fluid retention. When the body isn't taking in enough water it holds onto as much fluid as it can which can result in swollen feet, legs and hands. Your body will release the stored water if you drink more water.

2. Water can help reduce headaches. Tension headaches and even migraines can be a sign of dehydration. Before you reach for that pain killer try relieving your headache with a tall glass of water.

3. Water can give you a clearer complexion. Not only does water give dry skin the added moisture that it needs it also aids in flushing toxins out of your system which may lead to acne and blemishes.

4. Water can help improve muscle tone. Drinking plenty of water gives your muscles the natural ability to contract. Muscles need to be hydrated in order to function properly.

5. Water helps tighten saggy skin after weight loss. Water is very important in maintaining skin elasticity.

6. Water helps relieve constipation. Your body takes water away from internal sources including your colon if you do not stay hydrated. As a result you may become constipated. Drinking plenty of water will help your bowels function properly.

Listen to your body. If you are not getting enough water your body will react. You may feel more tired, have unexplained weight gain, water retention, be constipated or headaches. If you start drinking more water these symptoms should go away within a day or two.

Cascia Talbert is a busy blogger, publisher, freelance writer, online merchant and mother of five children, living in The Pacific Northwest. With a B.A. in history and law and a passion for writing and staying healthy, she started The Healthy Moms Magazine in 2007. The Healthy Moms Magazine is currently ranked the top health blog for moms and features several health expert writers and mom bloggers. Ms. Talbert believes that if mothers are well educated on health issues and how to stay healthy, they can pass that information down to their children and reverse the childhood obesity statistics in the U.S.

Ms. Talbert is a featured health blogger at Wellsphere.com and her articles can also be found on ezinearticles.com. She also runs the Healthy Moms Social Network on Ning, manages Mom's Natural Health and Wellness Store, and is on the Social Media Advisory Board for America's Wellness Challenge.