August 21, 2017 by Amy Meehan I used to spend a lot of time walking when I suffered my back injury, and it was a saving grace. I always knew walking was a great way for anyone to be active safely, regardless of their fitness level, but it was never something I put dedicated time […]
January 17, 2017 by Michelle Treber According to MyPlate.gov, snacks can help kids get nutrients needed to grow. This blog will show some ideas to help you make creative snacks with veggies & fruits. By making food fun, you may encourage your child to try something new. If possible, involve your child in food preparation […]
December 7, 2015 by bethstefura As the holiday season approaches, requests are made to participate in “Secret Santa” at work, office parties, “Ugly Sweater” contests, and for the kids, “Elf on the Shelf”. Add to that list decorating, cooking, shopping and gift wrapping, inventory, and end of year reports at work. That’s a lot to […]
Rainbow over green fields When I wrote my blog Certainty in Uncertain Times in March, little did I know how many things would change over the next 8 months. I didn’t know I would still be working primarily from home, not see my colleagues for a year except on Zoom, all the conferences I attend […]
June 23, 2016 by tammyohio Are you starting to see these markets opening up in your area? Farmers’ markets are a great place to get locally-grown vegetables, fruits, and other foods for you and your family. As more and more locations open each year, it is important to follow basic food safety guidelines to ensure […]
April 12, 2015 by economos2 Many people are consuming more sugar each day in foods and drinks then they realize. Added sugars contribute zero daily nutrient needs to our daily diet. A few things that most of us consume that have sugars include: regular soft drinks, sugars, candy, cookies, cakes, pies, fruit drinks, dairy desserts […]
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 the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” I […]
And I think to myself…. what a wonderful world.~ Louis Armstrong Being environmentally well means “recognizing the responsibility to preserve, protect, and improve the environment and appreciating your connection to nature.” In other words, environmental wellness happens when the different surroundings in your life enhance your health and wellbeing. This includes your home, your workplace, […]
November 30, 2020 by jmlobb “Want to come out and play?” This simple question was the catalyst for many grand adventures as a child. Whether we explored in a park or played a game of tag in the back yard, we had fun! As an adult, do you ever wish someone would ask, “Do you […]
February 8, 2018 by Shannon Carter In my family of four, it is often my thirteen-year-old daughter who requests a family game night. This is the same thirteen-year-old who truly does not want (or need) a cell phone because she doesn’t want to become addicted to a phone. I think she’s on to something here… […]
April 19, 2021 by Laura M. Stanton A great way to celebrate Earth Day is spending time outside and connecting with nature. Time in nature offers an easy and inexpensive way to increase your happiness, improve your mood, and feel part of something larger than yourself. Studies have shown that getting outside can: Improve your […]
In our family we joke about our 2-year-old son having two belly buttons, when he has a feeding tube. When he was born, he struggled to learn how to breath, suck, and swallow a bottle due to a medical condition, and has had some sort of feeding tube since birth, and two years later he […]
January 21, 2014 by lisabarlage After viewing a few television shows about the new trends in dining and hot eats – it got me wondering how it would influence my own choices as I prepared foods or choose to eat out in the coming months. Several of the trend lists I viewed were from surveys […]
July 25, 2019 by Daniel Remley Although I’m the son of a dentist, I can’t say that I practice the best dental hygiene all of the time. I love sweets, sometimes forget to brush on weekends, and don’t floss every day. Oral health has been associated with overall health. Gingivitis (inflammation and swelling of gums), […]
