According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), cigarette butts — whose filters contain tiny plastic fibers — are the most common type of plastic waste found in the environment. Food wrappers, plastic bottles, plastic bottle caps, plastic grocery bags, plastic straws, and stirrers are the next most common items. Many of us use these […]
November 1, 2021 by Emily Marrison This time of year can be more comfortable than the dog days of summer to work on cleaning projects around your home. There are many reasons that people choose to make their own cleaning mixtures. For some, it is the simple knowledge of what they are using. Unlike food […]
Based on the title of my blog, you might think it’s focused on yoga, tai chi, or some other form of gentle movement often associated with mindfulness. While all of these can be beneficial, mindful movement can include much more. As a runner, I have struggled with an Achilles tendon injury for years. There have […]
April 4, 2019 by bohlen19 If you had asked me last year my definition of wellness, I would have said eating right, exercising and lowering my risk of getting sick. However, wellness has many aspects and is connected to more than just those three areas. This last year has taught me how important some of […]
About a year ago, I wrote a blog titled Fall: A SAD Time of Year. I talked about my experience with the winter blues, a milder form of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I contrasted symptoms of winter blues versus SAD, and I reviewed things you can do to alleviate symptoms. As I write this today, […]
Every time I go to the store lately I see things declaring, “Happy Fall Y’all!” or some variation. While many people love all things fall, I am not a fan. Yes, you read that correctly, I am not a fan of fall. First, the changing colors on the trees means the leaves are dying in […]
April 9, 2024 by lisabarlage I recently attended a webinar ”The Epidemic of Loneliness” presented by Alex Elswick, PhD, from University of Kentucky Extension. Dr Elswick quoted the 2023 report in which The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about how loneliness and isolation can have detrimental effects on health. It seems that perhaps society […]
May 24, 2021 by Kellie Lemly This is the time of year when family and friends gather to enjoy outdoor activities and meals together. Whether you are sitting on a blanket with a picnic basket or are the grill master in your backyard it is important that we all stay safe and healthy! Each year […]
Ready or not, the holiday season is right around the corner! Between black Friday, cyber Monday, and giving Tuesday, there is a lot of pressure to overspend around the holidays. Add in out-of-town visitors, shopping, travel, and overeating, and there you have the recipe for a stressful holiday season. When we realize we have put […]
As I was scrolling through social media, an advertisement caught my eye. Lodge Cast Iron, a cookware company, had done a collaboration with THE Dolly Parton. Dolly Parton is an American country music icon that shows what hard work, kindness, and a positive attitude can achieve, and she is also one of my favorite artists […]
July 23, 2024 by shumaker68 I grew up in the country with a passel of outside cats running around. Our cats had shelter in Dad’s workshop and always had food and water available, but they didn’t go in the house. Eighteen years ago, Chad and I adopted Jack, a one-eyed black/grey/brown tabby kitten. Our Gentleman […]
January 25, 2018 by jmlobb We all know that there are many reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables. Baking a batch of muffins is a great way to add extra produce to your diet, especially if you have overripe fruit or vegetables that you want to use before they spoil. Apples, pears, carrots, zucchini, […]
June 20, 2024 by kstewart43793 Most of us have heard the old saying, “It’s not about the heat, it’s about the humidity”. In some instances, we have both. I once heard a weather forecaster refer to a 3-H Day, hazy, hot, and humid. When the temperature and the relative humidity are combined, it gives us […]
Crank up Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles, grab something warm to drink, and enjoy this quick primer on the 2024 Winter Solstice and how to celebrate this passage of time. What is the Winter Solstice? The Winter Solstice occurs the moment the sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn, which is the maximum tilt […]