We all have seen or experienced a situation when a child is having a meltdown due to experiencing big emotions without the capability to identify, understand, or regulate their feelings. When a child is struggling to make these connections, it is easy for a parent to jump straight to punish, distract, lecture…anything to quiet them […]
Do you love foods that are traditionally served for breakfast like pancakes, waffles, or omelets? Studies of America’s favorite foods often include: bagels, waffles, bacon, pancakes, and sausage gravy with biscuits towards the top of survey results. Many of these foods we may not actually eat that often though, because we think they are only […]
Snow is predicted this week by the weather channel. Here in northern Ohio, we have already experienced a few snowflakes. Mother Nature doesn’t care what the calendar says because she has a mind of her own. So we need to get ready for falling temperatures, both mentally and physically. Being prepared for winter will keep […]
Over the last two months, the topic of global financial reset has shown up on news feeds alongside headlines about the COVID-19 pandemic, economic shutdowns, and stay at home orders. In our households, we have experienced an unprecedented schedule shift that has changed the way we do work, school, social activities, and yes, even finances. […]
Sometimes we get so consumed or caught up in the daily grind that we don’t give much thought to what drives us. Being intentional and living life with purpose can bring a sense of direction, meaning and contentment. Surprisingly, only about 25% of American adults say they have a clear sense of what makes their […]
Fat is a metabolically active tissue that plays a role in hormone control and regulation, keeps us warm, cushions our organs, and acts as storage for energy and vitamins. Fat is a vital and irreplaceable part of our bodies, and yet the word “fat” is almost exclusively used derogatorily. There are few words in our […]
May 9, 2023 by lisabarlage In the original television series Star Trek, Mr. Spock would sometimes give the Vulcan salute, making a ‘V’ with his fingers and saying, “Live long and Prosper”. Fifty plus years later I have a better understanding that healthy aging is doing just that. It seems that if there are behaviors […]
Snow is predicted this week by the weather channel. Here in northern Ohio, we have already experienced a few snowflakes. Mother Nature doesn’t care what the calendar says because she has a mind of her own. So we need to get ready for falling temperatures, both mentally and physically. Being prepared for winter will keep […]
Snow, ice or both are here! Are you prepared with some emergency food supplies? Do you have emergency supplies of water? Knowing what to purchase and being prepared can provide you with some peace of mind during this season of snow and ice storms. Since snow and ice can last for awhile, try to have at […]
As we round the corner and move towards 2018, do you still have any items on your “to do” list that you wanted to accomplish in 2017? I know I still have a few things on my list which will be pushed into the new year. At the start of the New Year, I enjoy […]
As we round the corner and move towards 2018, do you still have any items on your “to do” list that you wanted to accomplish in 2017? I know I still have a few things on my list which will be pushed into the new year. At the start of the New Year, I enjoy […]
Did you know that food waste takes up more space in our landfills than anything else? According to the 2018 Wasted Food Report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food waste accounts for 24% –almost a quarter – of all municipal solid waste sent to landfills. The majority of this food waste comes from consumers […]
How much do you know about E-cigarettes (e-cigs, juul, e-hookahs, vape pens, tank systems, etc.)? If you are like me, it wasn’t much until I heard about a child at my son’s school being suspended for possessing one. Suddenly, I took notice and I am glad I did. E-cigs work by heating liquid nicotine and […]
Do you wonder why some people succeed or make it – either in the workplace or with sports – and others just don’t? Grit may be the answer. Grit is courage, resolve, or strength of character. Gritty people: Finish what they start. Put forth twice as much effort. Are optimistic. Identify and fix their mistakes. […]
