October 30, 2015 by lisabarlage As the weather cools down the type of meals we often cook in slow cookers start to sound wonderful. Think warm, hearty, time saving, and one-dish meals. Slow cookers can help you to save both money and time – and maybe even your sanity. Instead of walking in the door […]
October 12, 2016 by jmlobb The Live Healthy Live Well team is getting ready to kick off the Time Out 4 Health Wellness Challenge. Individuals who sign up for this challenge will receive email messages two times a week with encouraging tips and strategies to find time for health and wellness this fall. While taking […]
As the parent of a one-year old, I sometimes feel like my husband and I find ourselves playing a game of “hide the smart phone” with our son. We try to keep our phones out of sight because the moment he sees one, he grabs for it and wants to play with it. I’m sure […]
August 1, 2019 by bethstefura Have you joined the Instant Pot craze? This kitchen appliance has gone viral, changing the way we cook. The primary reason for its popularity? Convenience! In addition to the versatility of usage with the basic Instant Pot, you can utilize Bluetooth connectivity on the Instant Pot “Smart,” which allows remote […]
December 5, 2019 by Shannon Carter Does the month of December have you in a rush or panic to achieve the perfect holiday? Can you adjust your ideal holiday to be more realistic, so you don’t set yourself up for stress, disappointment or exhaustion? Set Priorities Set priorities before the whirlwind begins. Separate tasks you […]
“A friend asked me for a nude photo,” my fifteen-year-old daughter told me one night. “He what?!” I whispered struggling to grasp onto a rational thought. I knew this friend. In this case, it was a boy who had been in my home. The realization that my daughter had a friend that would make such […]
May 30, 2019 by barton345 I remember the nurse placing a screaming dark-haired baby in my arms like it was yesterday. 18 years later, this baby is graduating from high school and telling me she wants to change her address to one different from mine. While I appreciate her goals and ambitions, watching her go […]
January 21, 2021 by zies1 The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were just released! While much of the information they contain has been carried over from previous guidelines, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) continue to review research and present evidence-based recommendations for a healthy life. Below are the main […]
November 4, 2019 by barton345 I turned forty this year. That is a big milestone to celebrate and yet I did nothing except manage to stay alive 14,600 days in a row. Nevertheless, the fact that forty came for me and I am somewhat excited means that this milestone deserves a celebration. I grew up […]
November 7, 2019 by barton345 Monday I shared that to celebrate my 40th birthday my friends and I joined forces to fill our local communities with random acts of kindness. We spread our kindness amongst 20 states and 5 countries and we all learned many lessons along the way. Small Acts Big Changes One part […]
In 2018, 768 million vacation days went unused in the United States. As someone who has never lost a day of vacation (I have carried days over from one year to another), I do not understand not using vacation time. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy my job, in fact, I LOVE my job; however, […]
Increasingly, I hear friends and relatives talking up the benefits of essential oils. So, what are essential oils, and what makes them so magical? Essential oils are oils extracted from plants. They come from various plant parts including roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits, although not all plants produce essential oils. Essential oils have been […]
Think back to when you were a young child. What were you afraid of? Right now my preschool aged daughter is having a lot of fears. Things that as an adult seem unrealistic like bugs, standing on a step stool, and getting lost, but to her these fears are very real. We know that young […]
August is National Wellness Month! As someone born in August, I cannot think of a better month for me personally to celebrate wellness! As I approach another birthday, I am reminded how fortunate I am to be healthy and to be able to do the things I enjoy without much effort. Even though August is […]