In a couple of weeks, my family and I will be sitting down to feast on sweets, side dishes, and TURKEY! To ensure everyone stays healthy and happy, I am going to debunk some turkey myths. Myth #1 – You must rinse your turkey before cooking. According to the USDA, don’t wash the bird! Rinsing […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged anxiety, depression, Kids Screen time, Screen TIme, sleep, streaming, video games, weight gain on October 31, 2019| Leave a Comment » As a mom with three little children, I find it easy at times to use my smartphone or tablet to help entertain my children while I am […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged emergency kit, emergency preparedness kit, family emergency kit, family safety, FEMA, healthy choices, readiness, Resolve, resolve to be ready, safety, Stress, travel, travel safety, Wellness, Winter, winter car kit, winter driving kit, winter survival on January 19, 2012| 2 Comments » Beautiful Winter Snow Scene Wintertime…….. Snow, Skiing, Sledding, Ice […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged activity, Be Kind, Best Life, Daily chores, Dedicate, depression, Eat well, Hobby, Inspiration, kindness, Live well, Local newspaper, Procrastination, self care, sleep, Stress, Support Group, Value, Wellness toolkit on January 2, 2020| Leave a Comment » Depression is different for everyone. Managing depression is challenging. Often going to work, socializing […]
The start of a new school year is right around the corner. Many stores are stocking their shelves with book bags, school supplies and boxes of crayons and pencils. For some children the start of a new school year brings fears and anxiety about bullying. According to the website, www.stopbullying.gov bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior […]
Organized Closet Spring time is here and many of us think about spring cleaning. Now is a good time to sort, throw out, recycle or give away items that you don’t want or need anymore. Overwhelmed at the thought of tackling this task? If so, start small, gain momentum and keep moving forward. An easy […]
As I write this article, I am 36 weeks pregnant, sore and achy. Throughout my pregnancy, I have experienced occasional leg cramping in my calf muscles. I try my best to stay hydrated and take a daily multivitamin to help prevent these cramps, but sometimes they come anyway. Whenever my muscles feel especially tight or […]
As of January 1, 2023, sesame joins the major food allergens list as declared by federal law. There are nine major food allergens: Milk Eggs Fish, such as bass, flounder, cod Shellfish, such as crab, lobster, shrimp Tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans Peanuts Wheat Soybeans Sesame While many different types of foods can […]
As I write this article, I am 36 weeks pregnant, sore and achy. Throughout my pregnancy, I have experienced occasional leg cramping in my calf muscles. I try my best to stay hydrated and take a daily multivitamin to help prevent these cramps, but sometimes they come anyway. Whenever my muscles feel especially tight or […]
Did you know that tomorrow is American Diabetes Association Alert Day? On March 22, I encourage you to take a quick (and anonymous) one-minute test to find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Plus, I hope you will share the test with everyone you care about, including family members, friends, and […]