Every year I make New Year’s resolutions—and usually they’re the same ones as the year before: eat fewer sweets, stop snapping at the kids, quit nibbling my cuticles. But last year was different. Instead of vowing to quit my bad habits, I approached my resolutions in a positive way. A three-word mantra helped me ease […]
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Simple Strategies for Outmaneuvering Motion Sickness
You’re sitting in the passenger seat of your family’s SUV, watching trees rush past in a blur. Your head spins, your stomach lurches, and a warm, clammy feeling comes over you. No, you’re not in love. You’re experiencing motion sickness. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day are among the busiest travel periods of the year. […]
Healthier Holiday Traditions
Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Wisconsin, there were some foodstuffs named Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate, and Cheesy Casserole. As usual, they were feeling confident as they approached the holiday season, knowing they would be as popular as ever. They were always a hit at parties hosted by The Family. The foodstuffs loved […]
Fun Run 2011 Results
We had an outstanding fun run on September 25, 2011, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Thanks to all our friends who came to join us. Here are the results and rankings. Follow the link for more photos. Results By Bluepoint Race Management Systems, Inc. www.bluepointtiming.com Men: 5- 8 9-13 14-18 19-35 36-45 46-55 56-99 Women: 5- 8 […]
6 Medical History Questions You Should Ask Family
If your uncle died as a result of a heart attack, or your grandmother had been diagnosed with breast cancer, pay close attention. Knowing your extended family history can provide important clues for your ongoing health. In fact, many physicians highly recommend that people make a health chart of their family tree listing relatives on […]
Top 10 Unhealthiest Vending Machine Snacks
Tempted to get one of these snacks from the office vending machine? If so, put the coins back in your pocket, and step away from the vending machine. Drake’s Apple Fruit Pie Austin Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Cheese Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts Doritos Skittles Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers Ruffles Original Cheetos Crunchy Twix 3 Musketeers From […]
Seven Ways to Boost Your Energy Level
Forget about getting ahead in life: you feel as if you’re running just to catch up! If you don’t have the energy to do what you want to do—or even the energy to do what you have to do—try these seven strategies to feel more invigorated. 1. Plan How many times have you come home […]
Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 minutes Difficulty level: easy Yield: 3-4 servings 1 cup red lentils 4 cups water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, diced 1 parsnip, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup onion, chopped 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes ½-1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning blend ½-1 […]
Fun Run 2010 Results and Photos
We had a beautiful day for our annual 5K Fun Run & Walk. Thanks to the 160 participants and to those who brought 464 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls. Follow the links below to see photos. You can thank volunteer photographers Michael Gamblin, Alyssa Truman, and Dan Wegh. Warm up, kid’s activities, and family Start […]
You Can Do It
If you need a stellar reference to preserving food that makes it easy to sleuth out your options, whether canning, freezing, dehydrating or digging a root cellar, grab The Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Food at Home: Easy Techniques for the Freshest Flavors in Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relishes, Salsas, Sauces, and Frozen and Dried Fruits and […]