Blogger Roundup: Future of Marriage, Affordable Care Act and Mom's Day Recipes

Each week, Eden Prairie community members turn to Patch’s Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them. Patch blogs give anyone from gardening enthusiasts to local business owners the power to easily connect with the whole neighborhood.

Here’s a look at what Eden Prairie Patch bloggers had to say over the last week.

Law as a Magic Elixir

Blogger Donald Lee explains why the Safe and Supporting Minnesota Schools Act crystallizes why legislation goes wrong.

Spring Clean Your 401(k)

Blogger Ric Lager says that you should sell the worst mutual funds you own, preserve the gains, and wait for a time to buy better company retirement plan mutual funds “on sale.”

Blogger Kris Anderson shares news about Homes Within Reach, a non-profit that helps lower to moderate income families become homeowners in the Hennepin County suburbs.

Getting Down to Business: Have You Got What It Takes?

In 2012, the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development says that nearly 61,000 Minnesotans launched startups. Read this blog to find out if you’re ready to start your own business, and learn more about first steps.

How Will the Affordable Care Act Benefit Minnesota Women?

Sarah Stoesz, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, explains how the Affordable Care Act will benefit Minnesota women.

The MN Chapter for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll

Did you know that spinal muscular atrophy is the number one genetic killer of children under the age of two? Learn more about how you can help to raise money for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Give Your Mom the Time of Day

Did you know that as many as 86 percent of American moms feel unappreciated? On Mother’s Day pamper your mom with a few simple treats you can make from or for the kitchen.

The Future of Marriage

“Let's not sacrifice marriage and all it represents to the activists who want it ended,” writes blogger Donald Lee.

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