Christine
Selecting Candles Without Harmful Additives
I loooooooove candles. LOVE them. But all candles aren't created equally; some can even be harmful to your health and environment.
Walking in Natural Surroundings Good for Memory
A walk in natural surroundings is always refreshing, but studies have shown that it just might be quite a boost for your memory as well. So head on out to a local park or field and do your mind and body good.
Book Recycling…a Fun, Economical, and Eco-friendly Alternative to Bookstores and Libraries
My daughter's Kindergarten class has a lovely tradition that's passed down year-to-year by parent volunteers: book recycling. Children bring in books from home they are willing to give up; in exchange they are allowed to take a "new" one home.
Our school does this a few times per year on specific days; I've [...]
Five Ways to Get Kids to Eat Fruits and Veggies
The CDC announced last week that the majority of Americans are not even close to meeting the national objectives for fruit and vegetable consumption. Our Top Five ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into mealtimes…
Less Calories In – More Calories Out
The weight loss industry is always coming up with fabulous new books, pills, diets, exercises, etc. that promise you that trim waist you've always wanted. Do some of these work? Sure! But if there was one perfect way to lose weight, why the never-ending stream of new magic bullets?
The fact is, when trying to lose [...]
Why Folic Acid Is Your Friend
Folic Acid is a critical B vitamin; women should make sure they are getting at least 400 mcg of Folic Acid per day. It helps prevent major birth defects such as spina bifida, and studies have shown that Folic Acid intake prior to becoming pregnant might be most beneficial.
Not planning on children? Folic Acid also [...]
Deadly Staph Infection Found At Public Beaches
MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, has been found in the sand and water at five Washington state beaches. MRSA used to be rarely seen outside of hospitals, but is now cropping up in public places.
This is significant because MRSA can be extraordinarily difficult to treat and are highly resistant to even the most powerful [...]
Preventing H1N1 (Or Any Flu) From Spreading to Others
Not long ago at my child's school I overheard a parent say, "Yes, he had a fever yesterday afternoon, but it went away before dinner. He woke up feeling fine today and so I brought him in. He loves school and was so glad he could come."
I inwardly cringed.
One of the best things [...]
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