September 27, 2019 by lisabarlage 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 […]
June 13, 2016 by Shannon Carter What is yoga? The word yoga comes from ancient Indian language of Sanskrit word meaning ‘union.’ Yoga is the coming together of body and mind. Yoga is performing a series of poses and also about breathing and relaxation, which makes people feel more calm, clear-minded and refreshed. Yoga has […]
I’m starting to think I have some Swedish blood/genealogy connection thing going on because every time I read about a new trend originating from that country, I realize I’m already doing it. The first time was when I wrote about Swedish death cleaning, which is the process of minimizing your possessions so your children won’t […]
Pause. Breathe. Breathe again. Many of us are exhausted and stressed by this point at year’s end. Sometimes, we are so exhausted that we can’t enjoy the holidays. Instead of having yourself a “merry little Christmas,” maybe we could work toward a mindful Christmas. Here are a few ideas to give yourself a mindful moment […]
December 22, 2014 by Michelle Treber Did the holiday season arrive sooner than you expected? For many people this week will be a very busy time. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza or another holiday this winter, take time to establish healthy holiday traditions. Want some ideas to help you get started? • Think […]
February 21, 2019 by barton345 child cracking an egg child helping cook child helping cook child cracking an egg Recently I came across a statistic that startled me: Many youth today are up to two generations away from households where healthy food is prepared from fresh ingredients. We’re cooking and eating at home less and […]
November 14, 2013 by lisabarlage Fall and Winter are a great time for feeling toasty and warm, wrapped up in cozy sweaters or blankets, or settled in front of a fire. But freezing temperatures, low humidity, and furnace-blasted dry air can leave your skin dry, flaky, and itchy. Everyone needs to protect their skin from […]
I used to pride myself on my recycling efforts. I would compare my overflowing recycling bin with my neighbors and wish more people recycled. I felt it was our duty, responsibility, and obligation to protect our planet. However, my recycling pride was deflated when I read a report from the Department of Energy that showed […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged BMI, Body Mass Index, child nutrition, children, children health, health education, healthy weight, Nutrition, overweight, school, school health, underweight on November 20, 2014| Leave a Comment » Schools in your area may be assessing students’ health, collecting BMIs, or providing nutrition and physical activity education. What does all this mean […]
Posted in Healthy People, tagged Container Garden, family, Family Garden, Fruits, gardening, herb garden, herbs, Kitchen Garden, Peoples Garden, Plants, USDA, USDA Garden, Vegetables on May 11, 2014| 1 Comment » USDA’s People’s Garden Initiative has some great gardening tips to help you get started. Learn how you can make having a garden a fun […]
Summer is a great time to travel with friends and family. Whether traveling domestically or internationally, here are a few tips to keep in mind for safe summer travels. The Center for Disease Control advises the 3 P’s for travelers. Be Proactive, Prepared and Protected. BE PROACTIVE Take steps to anticipate any issues that could […]
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. […]
January 27, 2022 by Shannon Carter A nice hot cup of tea can be so soothing on a cold winter day. When is the last time you enjoyed some tea? Can you remember a time when you enjoyed tea with a close friend or family member? I have a dear friend who just passed away […]
October 17, 2019 by jmlobb My husband and I reading books with our son. This past spring, my local thrift store offered a promotion where they gave away a free book to every child who walked through their doors on a specific day in April. While my son and I took advantage of the promotion, […]