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Sometimes all we need in life is a little direction or information to make everyday life a little more enjoyable or less stressful. I once shared with a very busy mother of three that making a little more food on her Sunday night dinner could make Monday school lunches easier to manage. She could fix the lunches Sunday night while she cleaned up from dinner. Easy enough I know, but not if you nev... read more »

A lot of people collect things. Stamps, coins, lovers, etc. I am a huge movie fan and I collect DVDs. I haven't moved on to Blu-ray yet, but like I had to move from albums to CDs, I will have to make this transition too. Thankfully Blu-Ray players also play CDs. To date I have over 300 DVDs (mostly the kids VeggieTales, Disney and SpongeBob), but I never let the kids handle the DVDs and I... read more »

I pray things will get better for all Americans, however recovery seems to be taking its time and its toll on people. There are programs that can assist everyday people to make ends meet during this time. People who never imagined themselves standing in lines at food banks are indeed standing in those lines. People are living off peanut butter and jelly or tuna for weeks at a time. People have... read more »

It seems that some folks are blessed each year with always being the visitor for Thanksgiving dinner and not the cook. It usually works out that those same people disappear when it comes time to clean up and do the dishes. At least that's how it worked as far back as I can remember. Nonetheless I think I can help make this years Thanksgiving dinner a little lighter on the wallet or purse ... read more »

Olive oil is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. The problems with heart disease and high cholesterol that we experience in the United States is far greater than in most Mediterranean countries. Most contribute it to diet and the use of olive oil is a major factor. Extra virgin olive oil is the most beneficial in regards to health. Extra virgin olive oil comes from the first pressing of... read more »

You are what you eat. While that isn't exactly true, your body does get its energy from the food we eat. Feed your body junk and you will feel like crap. Feed your body a balanced diet filled with whole fruits and vegetables and you will feel whole. You were put together by the Creator of the Universe. You are a the space shuttle of man's technological achievements. The top of the li... read more »

You immune system is the way your body fights off disease, germs and infections. The immune system is designed to protect you against toxins, bacteria, viruses and parasites just 'itching' to invade your temple. You can see your immune system working in many ways. Your body produces a bump in reaction to fighting the bite of the mosquito. You might get hives, itchy eyes or runny nose wh... read more »

I was shopping the other evening and the woman in front of me in addition to her three kids had a full basket and a half. I thought it was going to be a long wait but I had no idea what me and the other folks in line were in store for. The woman's bill came to slightly over $300.00 and after handing the cashier all of her coupons she paid $9.37. Wow, it was like I had an epiphany. I was intr... read more »

Summer is fast approaching and it can be a daunting task to keep your children and sometimes their friends entertained and busy. I've compiled a list of some of the things that you might want to do with the kids. Swimming is not going to make the list because of the dangers I've recently learned about from the Center of Disease Control's website. http://www.cdc.gov/healthySwimming/i... read more »

The American Heart Association recommends eating fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week. Fish is also a great source of protein and it doesn't contain the saturated fats found in red meats. Fish used to be one of the healthiest and safest foods we could eat. We have done our best to destroy the oceans and its contents. The problem we encounter is that some of the fish that are... read more »