Every year, I renew my resolve to find new ways to improve my health and to continue the healthy habits I’ve already developed. This year, when it comes to tooth care, I’ll be doing both. Thanks to my mother’s influence, I have good oral care habits, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing regularly to ensure my […]
It’s the question we ask ourselves almost every day: What’s for dinner? Entwined in this daily dialogue is wondering whether we’ll need to dash into the grocery store on the way home from work. The next time we make one of those supermarket pit stops, Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple […]
Shrimps certainly lends an elegance to a holiday table and its elegance is out-shined only by its nutritional value, an added bonus when other holiday favorites pack on the pounds. A serving size of three ounces of shrimp delivers nearly 20 grams of protein and a healthy dose of B vitamins, iron, and omega-3s, with […]
Christmas will soon be here, but you still have time to decorate your home or make a great last minute handmade gift. Learning how to make Christmas paper mache ornaments is one way to deck the halls for very little money. Christmas ornaments are usually lightweight so they don’t weigh the tree branches down. Paper […]
Holiday treats are terrific, but sugar and gluten overload is not. It’s tough to give the kiddos (or yourself) a stocking stuffer that you feel guilty about eating… or having to say “no” because they’ve already consumed five gazillion holiday goodie temptations. Wouldn’t you love to have a gluten-free, Vegan, all-natural product with no genetically modified ingredients […]
Handmade beaded ornament Christmas is a time when most of us want to show our loved ones how much we care by giving presents. The stores are full of items that make good gifts, but sometimes it’s nice to give something that’s a little more personal. Creating home-made gifts is a thoughtful way to commemorate […]
When I was little, all of our play vehicles were self powered, no remote controls, no motors, just good old-fashioned leg power to propel us down the road. Though modern updates are certainly fun and though we’ve certainly purchased and enjoyed motor-powered vehicles for our sons, I’ve always felt they were missing out on some […]
I love sharing recipes with friends, but it’s even more delightful when a dear friend shares a treasured recipe back, as Grace (of BlessedElement.com/create) is sharing today with us! This Black Bean Pie recipe is certain to warm up and add some amazing flavor to your winter nights: Black Bean Pie First make a cornmeal […]
Disney has always been a part of our lives, but it wasn’t until recently I realized how much Disney plays a major role in all of our holiday celebrations, too. From costumes and treats on Halloween, to themed baskets at Easter, to birthdays and anniversaries spent at the theme parks, to seasonal movies and Christmas […]
