The key to lasting weight loss is slow and gradual progress. Experts recommend losing about one to two pounds per week. However, we’re a society that likes big results. And let’s be honest, big results are exciting. It’s truly empowering and motivating to make a small change and see a huge result. To get you […]
In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship and never in want. – Irish Blessing
Loading…
This time of year with wood stoves burning and electric heaters plugged in, it’s important to take simple precautions to protect your home and your family from fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggested ten things you can do this winter to stay safe from fire: Keep anything that can burn at least […]
While there are slightly easier ways to prepare it, there’s nothing like homemade green bean casserole made from scratch. Using fresh green beans is ideal, but this time of year they are scarce, so I often use the ones from our garden that we canned earlier in the year. If I can find fresh organic […]
There are always leftovers that don’t make the cut when it comes to family favorites. Heck, there are probably some that no one even wanted on the first night, let alone as leftovers. With the amount of food on a typical holiday table, there’s a strong chance that something is not going to make it […]
Looking for easy to prepare party fare or a great appetizer to offer your guests? Baked Parmesan Cracker Crisps and Burgundy Sangria make a fabulous pair and a memorable opener! As a bonus, these appetizers won’t bust your holiday health goals either. The Baked Parmesan Cracker Crisps are low-carb and the Burgundy Sangria has been […]
When I was little my grandmother always made apple squares and mince meat pie (yes, we’re Irish!) for the holidays. While my taste-buds hadn’t quite developed to the point of appreciating mince meat pie until I was older, I scrambled every year to snag as many apple squares as mom would allow. Something about grandma’s […]
Appalachian Kentucky has and increasing high poverty rate. In fact, Kentucky has the highest poverty rate in the entire Appalachian region—and one that is double the average rate in the U.S. What makes this area beautiful, also adds to it’s hardships. Rough roads, rough weather, and remote distances contribute to lack of employment opportunities. So, you can […]
