A friend on Facebook wrote this, “The month of November is National Adoption Month. The best decision I EVER made in my life was opening my heart up to the possibility that I could be a mother without giving birth. So thankful to God.” It started me thinking. More than 100,000 children and youth in […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged bean salsa recipe, celebrate your plate, Fruits & Vegetables, health, Health Hack, Healthy Snacks, hummus, Low calorie snack ideas, Nutrition, Snack Hacks on September 28, 2020| 1 Comment » It’s 3 pm – a few hours since lunch but not quite time for dinner. Your stomach starts to rumble a […]
Posted in Healthy People, Healthy Relationships, tagged cell phone battery, family safety, Fireworks, Fireworks Safety, food safety, food thermometers, Grilling, Healthy Living, Healthy Relationships, Holiday, minimum internal temperature, Outdoor Grilling Safety, Parades, Picnics, Safe Swimming, Swimming, Wellness on July 1, 2013| Leave a Comment » Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate our independence with […]
There is a small percentage of the population that cannot consume gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) due to medical reasons (such as Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivity or wheat allergy); and a larger percent of the population that has chosen gluten free eating as a dietary preference. Most of the recipes used […]
For this blog, I’m going to focus on de-cluttering paper. Paper is one of my favorite mediums. I like magazines, books, vintage paper, and paper ephemera. I enjoy notebooks, journals, and lovely paper. I like cookbooks and recipes which I have collected for years. I take my time selecting my calendar for the year being […]
Although childhood obesity is a devastating health problem there looms another on the other end of the weight spectrum- eating disorders. Eating Disorders occur when normal eating and behaviors surrounding food, weight management, and body image become extreme. Anyone; females, males, all races, people from all socioeconomic levels and all intelligence levels; can develop eating […]
After all the fun family activities and festivities surrounding the holidays, many people find themselves experiencing a big let-down or what some might call the “winter blues”. Typically, there is such anticipation and jubilation heading into the holidays that once it is all over, we find ourselves asking the question “Now what?” According to the […]
Caregiving for a loved one can be rewarding and fulfilling. However, the positive feelings often coexist with feelings of stress and strain. Caregivers have reported higher levels of physical, emotional, and financial strains. These stresses can also be compounded for those who are providing long distance caregiving. In today’s world, many families are spread apart […]
America Saves Week, February 25 to March 2, is a chance to remind all of us to start saving a little more – be it for an unexpected crisis, retirement, for a family vacation or home, or just saving an unexpected bonus or gift. Savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully […]
Did you know that fish is like a multivitamin for our brains? Fish and shellfish supply the nutrients, vitamins and omega-3s essential for brain development, strong bones, a healthy heart and immune system. This time of year, many people are looking for ways to “boost” their immune system . Good nutrition is extremely important in […]
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 we head into spring many of the wonderful green vegetables come into season and are readily available. These green powerhouse foods are the foods most strongly associated with reducing chronic disease risk and are described as green leafy and cruciferous. Plants produce phytochemicals like antioxidants, flavonoids, phytonutrients, flavones, and isoflavones. Green plants specifically produce […]
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 […]
When talking about grilling safety, I usually think about food safety – cooking foods to safe temperatures to prevent food borne illness, proper handling before and after cooking, etc. However, two weeks ago, I stepped out onto my patio when I noticed a large cloud of smoke in the sky. As I looked around, I […]
