My 10 ways to combat winter boredom Coming from the Midwest our winters can be long ,dull and sunless as the sun can disappear for days on end. Combatting these dull days can be uplifting for your spirit and mood. Afterall, taking a stroll with fresh...
Cranberries: superfood, farming and harvesting, and how to eat them! Cranberries. Seems like we only see this superfood around during the winter holidays. Why is that? The harvest season for cranberries is only from the middle of September through, at the latest, the middle of November,...
Building a new tradition can be an opportunity to engage in innovative ideas. Involve everyone. You can also get to know each other’s likes and dislikes a little better all while making memories that last a lifetime. Growing up as a little girl, my sisters and...
Flex accounts have been a blessing for many based on their medical conditions. In every household, there is at least one individual with regular medical expenses. Yes, one can get the best health care plan, but it wouldn’t cover all of your medical expenses. This...
Holiday giving is a tradition worth passing on. Give your kids a break from the buying of and begging for gifts to show them how giving benefits the community - and them. Even during a good year, it’s so easy to fall into the holiday trap...
Dating in the '50s? Do we have enough self-confidence to do this? Well, most of you ladies out there reading this article have definitely thought about the above question often in your life, right? You have also doubted your worth. And there's nothing wrong with it!...
The holidays are right around the corner which means you may struggle to stick to your workout routine. You get so wrapped in holiday activities, spending time with loved ones, on vacation, shopping - my fav part, ha ha. Then once the holidays have passed,...
Here’s my top 5 soup recipes under 30 minutes Anyone that really knows me, understands that making soup is my jam! I love to make homemade soups that are quick and easy because my life can be pretty chaotic at times. Here are my top 5...
Are you children givers? Everyone wants a child that is generous and caring,however these traits are typically something we need to encourage and nurture through the stages of childhood. A give-me generation? One of the biggest concerns reflected is that many parents question that our children have more...
My family is priceless, my friends are important, my loved ones are irreplaceable. So are my colleagues and teammates. I want to be loving, focused and balanced this Holiday Season. Family over everything: the saying never gets old. Right now in the times we live in,...