February 14, 2019 by bohlen19 Last year was a very difficult year for my family, and 2019 has not started any better. Everywhere I turn I am forced to think about the challenges my family is facing. I know I am not alone in the way I feel. I also know that some of you […]
I can almost smell the celery and onions sautéing as they await grandma’s stuffing recipe… Mmmmmm… Have you also been thinking about your Thanksgiving meal, either what you will prepare or what you will eat? Food is an important part of most holiday traditions and memories, especially Thanksgiving. This year, maybe there is a way […]
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 […]
Those who have parents or other relatives with Diabetes are doomed to have the disease too right? According to a recent study done by a research team at the National Institute of Health led by Dr. Jared Reis, not necessarily so. The team looked at five lifestyle factors. Those were healthy diet, keeping an ideal […]
April 28, 2016 by jennyeven Want to stay in shape but don’t have a lot of time for your regular work-out routine? Then do a plank exercise! Planks are one of the most effective exercises offering considerable results. They take a short amount of time, no equipment, and offer many benefits including: Not many exercises […]
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, only later did I find […]
April 28, 2016 by jennyeven Want to stay in shape but don’t have a lot of time for your regular work-out routine? Then do a plank exercise! Planks are one of the most effective exercises offering considerable results. They take a short amount of time, no equipment, and offer many benefits including: Not many exercises […]
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 […]
