Is Credit Card Debt Costing You?
Credit card debt is something that hangs over many Americans. According to the Federal Reserve, in April 2013, the average credit card debt equaled $3,364 per U.S. adult. This assumes that EVERY adult has a credit card and that those cards carry debt. Of course, not...
Wake Up to a Healthy Start
Waking up is hard enough to do, but it is especially difficult for people who are not “morning” people, who would like to avoid that time of day altogether, and who don’t generally want breakfast. Nevertheless, the sun is still going to rise, people still have to get...
Chill Out in the Summer Heat
Brutal … Sizzling … Searing. These words are often used to describe the summer heat in our Southern region of the U.S. While staying cool in the summer heat is a matter of comfort for most of us, for many folks, excessive exposure to heat can be very dangerous. ...
No Time to Cook!
Arriving home after work, the race against the clock begins. I have only two hours to get dinner on the table and to get my family fed, bathed, and in bed. But, what do I make for dinner? I need something that is quick, easy, and my family will eat. Preparing...
Evaluate Your Need for Life Insurance
Life insurance is protection against the loss of income that would result if the insured passed away. According to Life Insurance and Market Research Association International (LIMRA), approximately 35 million households are uninsured and 50 million American have...
~Summertime Fun for the Family~
Can you believe it ~ we are half way through the summer season! Summertime isn’t a time to worry about the children being bored but it's the time to enjoy some good quality time with family. Outdoor family fun can be done on any budget while helping everyone...
Organisms That Can Bug You
“It must be something I ate” often is the explanation people give for a bout of home-grown “Montezuma’s Revenge” or some other unwelcome gastrointestinal upset. Despite the fact that America’s food supply is the safest in the world, the unappetizing truth is that what...
Eat More … Veggies
Eat more vegetables for your health Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. When included as part of a well-balanced diet and a healthy active lifestyle, vegetables can help: lower your cholesterol, reduce obesity and maintain a healthy...
Be a Smart Picnicker This Summer
It’s time for all the fun things that summer brings, like picnics, potlucks, and outdoor gatherings. These are ways we all enjoy celebrating the summer sunshine with friends and family. As things heat up outside, don’t forget the basic rules of food safety to...
Summertime Grilling – Keep it Safe!
Kids out of school, going to the beach, barbequing in our back yards, these are just a few signs that summer is really here! And with that comes some extremely hot days, especially here in Florida. As you welcome summer, we want to remind you that safe grilling...