A great way to celebrate Earth Day is spending time outside and connecting with nature. Time in nature offers an easy and inexpensive way to increase your happiness, improve your mood, and feel part of something larger than yourself. Studies have shown that getting outside can: Improve your memory and attention: After just an hour […]
May 29, 2014 by linnettegoard No one really wants to think about food poisoning when they’re enjoying the outdoors and grilling food. But food safety is just as important to keep in mind whether you’re in the kitchen, at your backyard barbecue or grilling food at the company picnic. The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection […]
August 30, 2018 by joannamrini Most parents need ways of staying organized that are tailored to the specific needs of their family. The Bullet Journal®, an analog system designed by Ryder Carroll “to track the past, organize the present, and plan for the future” has gained much interest from people who seek a better way to […]
December 28, 2017 by Michelle Treber 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 […]
May 15, 2015 by lisabarlage Just like journaling your physical activity, expenses, or the foods you eat – journaling your stressors and how you react is also a good idea. Research has shown that writing about what stresses us improves our mood and even boosts the immune system. When you journal or write down your […]
I know many people do not feel like they have the time or space to garden, but they love the taste of fresh vegetables and herbs in the meals that they prepare at home. Container gardening is a great way to make this possible with minimal expense, space, and time. This type of gardening is […]
October 21, 2016 by lisabarlage As the air cools in the fall we often lean towards fixing those comfort foods for our family. Things like: mac and cheese, chili soup, spaghetti sauce and pasta, chicken and noodles all taste good to us. Many of us are also concerned with making our meals as healthy as […]
Posted in Healthy Relationships, tagged cookbooks, family, Family Assets, Family recipes, family rituals, family traditions, Grandma, Grandpa, Holidays, Mother’s Day Ideas, recipes, rituals, Strengthening Families on April 15, 2013| 1 Comment » I have things about my family that I wonder about . . . . How did my grandparents meet? What was life like for […]
December 28, 2015 by green308 I recently attended a national health conference that focused on the relationship between food and chronic disease. We’ve known for a long time that one of the most protective lifestyle choices you can make is to eat a predominately plant-based diet. MyPlate, the latest eating guide from the USDA, recommends […]
During this time of uncertainty, I am choosing to focus on the things that remain the same. I am still a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a co-worker, a friend, an educator, and much more. My family, my friends, my neighbors, my co-workers, and my community still need me, maybe more than ever. […]
November 19, 2020 by sharigallup In recent years, Black Friday has come to mean a lot more to me than shopping! Although there are good shopping deals available, I found myself wanting to just be in my little garden on Black Friday. It was there that I accidentally found moments of calm after the storm […]
November 1, 2018 by jmlobb A few months ago, I was treated to dinner at a former neighbor’s house. The host served sweet potato fries – one of my favorite sides! These fries were extra special, though, because they were prepared in an air fryer, without any added fat. Air fryers work by circulating hot […]
September 28, 2016 by economos2 The process of getting healthy doesn’t start in the morning when your feet hit the floor, it actually begins with a good night’s sleep. My favorite health habit is lying in bed sawing off zzz’s, which you must admit is a lot easier (and more fun) than exercise or eating […]
September 14, 2015 by Michelle Treber 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 […]