Honey is not only good for us in many ways; it has some unique properties that make it pretty amazing. Honey can be used as a natural sweetener, energy booster, cough suppressant, and skin healer. Honey is made by busy bees. It takes about 60,000 bees and more than two million flowers to gather enough […]
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One of summer’s greatest pleasures is enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn at a backyard barbecue. We eagerly await the corn harvest, and now it’s here! Fresh sweet corn is available in most communities throughout the month of August. Corn is a nutrient-rich vegetable. One ear of corn is a good source of fiber, […]
Communication is a very important tool that we need to keep in our box. Not only do the communication principles apply to work, friendships and family but it is also highly relevant in relationships with our partners. Open, honest communication is vital to planting your relationship and watching it grow. Try these tips for being […]
Everyone thinks the elderly are the most at risk for being scam victims. We have stereotyped that the “less educated, less intelligent, elderly, lower income, and less financially secure” at the most at risk for a scam. However, according to a survey by the Council of Better Business Bureaus found roughly 30 percent of those […]
Football season is here, which means tailgating and parties. Having delicious snacks and appetizers is a must when gathering to watch your favorite football teams, but most of the time what’s offered is laden with excessive calories, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. You know the culprits–loaded nachos, dips, chips, burgers, wings, and sodas; not to […]
What’s in Your Breakroom? Is there a breakroom in your office or place of work? If so, how would you describe it? Is it warm and inviting? Large? Small? Bright? Dark? Think about the food that you see on the counter tops, if any at all. Does your breakroom support people who are striving to […]
When you go out to eat and are served a meal with a nice sprig of parsley, do you eat it or throw it away? Parsley is commonly used by restaurants to add a splash of green to the dinner plate. Just in case you didn’t know, it’s edible. And healthy. Parsley has a long […]
Labor Day is a perfect reminder that in order to celebrate the work and achievement we have had in the past year, we need a break to reflect. Technology and the strive to always do more (and better than anyone else); can develop a bad habit of never disconnecting from our work. Working all the […]
Has technology, or more specifically use of technology, become a concern for you? According to a recent study, most people spend five hours on their computer daily. They also spend four hours watching television and just over two hours on their smartphones or tablets. Those multiple viewings add up to over 11 hours spent every […]