School is out and the temps are rising! Kids all around are craving their favorite summertime treat, ICE POPS!!! Unfortunately, most of these frozen treats, even those that claim to be “All Fruit” are loaded with artificial coloring, refined sugar and preservatives. If you’re anything like me, these three wordsContinue Reading
Me sweat? …No Way! Nine years ago, that was my attitude towards working out. We were stationed in Hawaii at the time, and while I practically lived in my bathing suit, I had never completed a fitness program. Oh sure, I dabbled in exercise routines here and there, butContinue Reading
The roughly 16% of Army families that require help caring for special needs members can get assistance from the Exceptional Family Member Program, or EFMP. The comprehensive program of coordinate services provided by multiple agencies assists families with a variety of needs ranging from housing, medical and personal services toContinue Reading
Bare feet, Front porch swings, deer hunting, coon dogs, four-wheelers, camo, dirt-track racing, Nascar and moonshine were all part of the life I knew growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Just add sweet tea that hurts your teeth, banana pudding, chicken pie and boisterous Sunday dinnersContinue Reading
Stress is, unfortunately, part of every day life, so whenever possible, we simply have to deal with it and move on. While we don’t have control over every aspect of our lives, taking on the daily stressers in life is doable if we can manage to balance our emotionsContinue Reading
There just may be some science behind that old saying, “the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” According to the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab article, Mood and Gender Relate to the Selection & Intake of Comfort Foods, by Zara Khaleeli, summarizing Physiology and BehaviorContinue Reading
Because logistics and limited mobility can deter individuals with disabilities from networking in person with one another, social media and online communities are popular ways to connect. The number of online social networks that are organized by disability, language, and specialty interests is growing, but this list isContinue Reading
Runners know that eating the right foods is important, not just to their health, but to a successful workout or race outcome. This list includes some of the top foods running enthusiasts named as their top choices for fueling up before hitting the road. Are your favorite running foods listed?Continue Reading
It’s that time of year again when I think back to my youth, more specifically my glory days selling Girl Scout cookies, and can’t help but order box after box after box of these yummy treats to support the young females in our community sporting their hard earned badges! Continue Reading
With every move comes the pressure of adapting to a new environment and routine. Coupled with the stress that comes with starting a new job or going to a new school, the emotional aftermath of a move can leave you, your spouse, or your child longing for the familiar facesContinue Reading
