Family Bonding
Warmer weather is here and it is time to plan some fun activities with the family. This is also the time of year when many city organizations have prepared outstanding festivals. Most festivals have something for everyone in the family. It is always important to...
Families Should Play Together for Exercise
You may not need coats and your yard may not have these leaves but finding fun and creative ways to engage children in exercise is important. You can consider yourself successful if they have fun doing so without knowing they are meeting physical activity...
Mind Your Milk
“Milk and milk products provide a wealth of nutrition benefits. But raw milk can harbor dangerous microorganisms that can pose serious health risks to you and your family. According to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 1993...
When is Heartburn Something to Worry About?
Do you ever feel that burning, uncomfortable, and often painful feeling in your lower chest, sometimes spreading to the throat after eating? Most of us have experienced heartburn (acid reflux) at some point in our lives, dismissing it with “I’ve eaten too much...
Don’t Fry Day
May 27, 2016, the Friday before Memorial Day is “Don’t Fry Day.” The “Don’t Fry Day” campaign is meant to spread awareness of the relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer. According to the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, every hour, one person...
Clean It Up with Homemade Cleaners
Spring has sprung and this is the perfect time to clean and freshen your house. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money on cleaning products when you can whip up your own with a few simple, inexpensive ingredients. The basic ingredient list includes: White Vinegar...
Breaking Bread: Feeding Family and Friends
“Breaking bread”, or eating a meal with others, is a deeply personal way to foster a sense of belonging. Food is a social glue; it brings us together for conversation, a time to catch up, a chance to connect with loved ones, and it fills our bellies as well. If you...
April: What’s in Season Now?
Can you believe Florida fresh fruits and veggies are supplied to 160 countries around the globe! Particularly abundant right now are the vegetables commonly referred to as cruciferous vegetables. (However, many scientists are starting to favor the term brassica...
Renting Or Owning
Home ownership means different things to different individuals. "We feel that owning our own house is a sign of wealth." "We would purchase a house so our kids would be in the right school zone." "It was property we could sell once the children had moved out. We could...
Small Steps Are the Key to Healthy Change
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. once said, “The greatest thing in the world is not so much where we are, but in which direction we are moving.” That saying holds true when it comes to our health and our finances. Health and personal financial issues affect millions of...