November 5, 2012 by lisabarlage As the temperatures have cooled down the last few weeks what foods did you feel like making? I know many of my friends and co-workers have shared that they made traditional or white bean chili, vegetable soup, or chicken noodle soup. Comfort foods like soup just sounded good to them. […]
September 24, 2012 by lisabarlage In Recognition of National Sewing Month – Your workspace can be a place for a vacation from the cares and worries of your life. It may be a place to be comforted, warmed and soothed; a place to dream your own dreams; a place to create that gives you tangible […]
Did you know the body needs only a very small amount of sodium in the diet to function? According to the American Heart Association, that amount is less than 500 mg per day, which in cooking terms is about ¼ of a teaspoon. The reality, unfortunately, is that very few of us come close to […]
January 23, 2012 by jennyeven If you eat many foods that are labeled “no sugar added” or “sugar free”, you may wonder how foods can be sweet without having sugar as an ingredient. Take a closer look at the ingredients listing on the food label of the package and see if any of these words are […]
Halloween Health and Safety Tips Autumn holidays like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children of all ages. They can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, try fall fruits and vegetables and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, to be active and to focus on […]
November 22, 2017 by marilynrabe Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and many of us will be preparing traditional celebrations which usually include generous amounts of food. I think that besides the time spent with family and friends, my favorite part of the Thanksgiving feast are the leftovers that can be enjoyed for the next day or two. […]
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 […]
How did you start your day? I started mine with a visit to the dermatologist. Several months ago (you must plan at least 2-4 months in advance to see a specialist), I decided since it had been 10+ years since my first and only one, I should get an overall skin check. I called the […]
How many times a day, a week, or a month do you say, “I am so busy?” When I look at my calendar, yes I still use paper, there are times when I get a little overwhelmed and wonder why I am so busy. I color-code my calendar to denote meetings, presentations or classes, blogs, […]
I read an article about Audrey Hepburn recently and it stated that the reason she was so thin throughout her lifetime was due to extreme starvation as a child during World War II. Unfortunately, we still have areas in the world where residents are starving to death because there is nothing to eat. And in […]
Good nutrition is important for everyone but for shift workers, healthy eating is vital to feeling your best, both on and off the job and for maintaining your mental, spiritual and physical health. Eating during shift work often requires a change in the type of foods chosen and the timing of meals. If you work […]
THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. THUNK. This has been a constant sound in our house lately. There is a poor cardinal who sees his reflection in our front window and tries to attack himself. Upon reflection, I have realized that I am like that cardinal. I repeat the same series of actions over and over and […]
November 21, 2012 by green308 When you think of cranberries – what do you think of? Cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, dried cranberries on your salad, or maybe cranberry juice for breakfast is likely the most common answers. Most of us probably have forgotten that cranberries are native to North America and have be used for […]
As we approach the height of the holiday season, you are likely to find many people seeking the perfect gifts for their friends, family members and loved ones. We all have that one person in our life who is tricky to gift. Maybe it’s a child who has too many toys to count, or maybe […]
