October 6, 2014 by lisabarlage Autumn is a wonderful time to celebrate agriculture in America with the harvest of many of the crops that feed the world. Studies show that the average American farmer feeds approximately 155 people. To celebrate the harvest and teach your family more about where their food comes from and how […]
When my sister-in-law turned 50, my family flew out to Arizona to help her celebrate. She warned us when we took our suitcases into the bedrooms to not leave our tennis shoes out in the open because her cat liked to chew on shoelaces. I forgot after the first couple of days and left my […]
We have all been impacted one way or another by the Coronavirus pandemic. During a health crisis, taking preventative measures is important. The CDC has listed precautions people should be taking right now. These include washing your hands, staying away from people who may be sick, and protecting your nose and mouth with an appropriate […]
June 3, 2016 by Kathy Tutt We all have calendar dates which we can identify as “A day I will always remember!” Well, I can say “On Friday, May 13, 2016, my life changed for the better because that is the day I began to get even more sleep!” On May 13th, I attended the […]
February 11, 2022 by jmlobb Do you have a favorite Super Bowl snack? Many individuals and families have go-to foods for their Super Bowl watching parties and festivities. Unfortunately, many of those go-to foods are high in saturated fat and sodium. According to a survey from Statista, the most popular Super Bowl foods in 2021 […]
How many vegetables did you eat yesterday? MyPlate recommends that adults consume at least 2-3 cups of vegetables each day, making half your plate fruits and vegetables at each meal. Breakfast is a meal where fruit often makes an appearance, but it is also a great opportunity to kick-off your vegetable consumption for the day! […]
July 31, 2017 by Jami Dellifield It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. The family day trips to the amusement park or zoo, and our time lazing around the pool will soon be over until next year. Do you find the transition from summer into the routines of the school year […]
January 31, 2017 by jmlobb Jackfruit is a large tree fruit native to Asian countries, and it has long been a staple food in South and Southeast Asia. In America, unripe jack fruit seems to be the next big thing, especially in the vegan cooking world! In 2016, using jackfruit as a healthful stand-in for […]
Have you ever had a difficult time canceling an online account or subscription service? Maybe the ‘unsubscribe’ or ‘cancel’ button was hard to find, or you had to answer several questions first before being able to finally cancel? These practices are known as “dark patterns” and they are becoming increasingly common on a variety of […]
March 7, 2022 by Kellie Lemly Let’s face it the last couple of years has been a whirlwind of events that have challenged us all! The pandemic, racial tensions, natural disasters, and now the war in Ukraine. That isn’t even including the daily events in our lives that add stressors. Talking to our kids about […]
August 24, 2017 by bethstefura Reaching a national emergency, the opioid crisis is affecting communities from the smallest burg to the largest urban setting. Approximately 90 people in the United States pass away daily from an opioid-related overdose, and the numbers are increasing. There seems to be a story in the news every week showing […]
December 5, 2017 by Pat Brinkman Ready to hit the gym for a workout? Do you need a snack to provide some energy? What kind of snack is best? When should you eat it? You may need a snack if it has been at least two to three hours since you last ate. If you […]
May 16, 2019 by Michelle Treber One of my goals for this year is to explore mindfulness. In this blog, I want to share a few things that I’ve learned about this life changing topic. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in American mindfulness, “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in […]
If you have ever had leftover medication that you no longer needed, did you store it in your medicine cabinet in case you get the same illness in the future and want to have it readily available? Maybe you kept the medication in case you need it again for pain? If yes, that is NOT […]