May 18, 2018 by lisabarlage Do you wonder why some people succeed or make it – either in the workplace or with sports – and others just don’t? Grit may be the answer. Grit is courage, resolve, or strength of character. Gritty people: Finish what they start. Put forth twice as much effort. Are optimistic. […]
July 11, 2023 by Shannon Carter Have you ever had the feeling of grief or loss without closure? If so, perhaps you were struggling with something called ambiguous loss. If you’ve ever dealt with breaking up with someone, a child moving to college, aging parents, or your own degenerative health condition, you have most likely […]
February 9, 2015 by Candace J. Heer I like to dance. I am not even talking about any particular style of dance – just moving around to the music. I know I am not very good at it, and almost always I think I look out of sorts when I see myself in the living […]
I’m a fresh air fanatic. My window at work is open pretty much all year long, even during the winter. I blame it on my Mom. When we were growing up, she was constantly telling us to “go outside and do…” something: • Go outside and play. • Go outside and rake the leaves. • […]
Posted in Healthy People, Uncategorized, tagged Birding, Birds, children’s books, health, Holidays, nature, outdoors, Plants, Sunscreen, weather, wellbeing, Winter on November 30, 2021| 1 Comment » Getting outside is a wonderful thing to do any time of the year. The health benefits of spending time outdoors have been well documented and validated over the last […]
February 16, 2015 by Shannon Carter The Home Baking Association pronounced February as ‘Bake for Family Fun Month.’ That sounds like a good way to observe the month because when I am snowed in with my family, my children love to bake something yummy. Baking together offers an opportunity to (1) spend quality time together, […]
January 13, 2022 by taylor.4411 Do you pick a resolution each year? I know I do. This year I chose to create a healthier life for myself. After about two weeks or so, I tend lose focus and step off course. If you are anything like me, it can be difficult to get back on […]
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 […]
December 29, 2014 by welker87 After 21 years, I no longer resolve to be a morning exerciser. I have tried and failed numerous times. If others can do it, why can’t I? Simply because I AM NOT, nor ever will be a morning person. Keeping New Year’s Resolutions realistic can be difficult for many people. […]
October 2, 2014 by marilynrabe Are you stressed out about everything and anything? Does your life lack direction and focus? Are you trying to get more done with less time and fewer people to help? Well, I believe it’s never too late to challenge yourself to become more effective and efficient in everything you do. […]
August 15, 2013 by smith3993 Do you think that your current sugary snacks may be making you crave more sugary snacks? This may be the truth for many people. When you eat simple carbohydrates, without protein or fat, hunger may be satisfied but it is usually short term. The energy boost usually wears off quickly […]
February 11, 2016 by green308 “Lemon tree very pretty, and the lemon flower is sweet…” Anyone remember those lyrics from the old Peter, Paul, and Mary song? I was humming it in my head as I typed up this column. The reason I’ve got lemon trees on the brain is three-fold. To begin with, I […]
If you have a teenager in your home, they are probably celebrating the start of their summer break. This can mean they stay up later, sleep in longer and relax more. Like other working parents, you may be dreading the extra-long gaming sessions and screen time that your kiddos may be planning over the summer. […]
May 18, 2015 by Shannon Carter Ever walk through the neighborhood and catch a whiff of that wonderful grilled food smell? Mmmmm… makes my mouth water just thinking of that sizzle. Grilling can be a healthy, low fat, tasty way to prepare food. Let’s look at a few tips… Safety Tips Start with a clean […]
