Thanksgiving, like all holidays, is a day steeped in family tradition. For some Thanksgiving is about visiting with friends or family you may not often see; for others football and the food on the table that make their Thanksgiving special. But, in my family nothing says Thanksgiving more than the Manchester Road Race in Manchester, … Continue reading Thanksgiving Traditions
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What kind of cook are you?
As far as I can tell there are only two types of cooks in this world - those who follow recipes and those who don’t. Can you guess which one I am? To be fair I should probably tell you what type of cook my mother is. 99% of the meals my mother made when … Continue reading What kind of cook are you?
Trick or Treat?
Is the scariest part of Halloween the haunted houses, the creepy costumes, or is it the 5 lb bags of Halloween candy in every store? Halloween is right around the corner and I’m willing to bet there is already a stash of Halloween candy in your house. But how much of that candy will will … Continue reading Trick or Treat?
False Advertising?
Yesterday my coffee cup came with an advertisement that read, “Splenda Essentials - Sip your way to a HEALTHIER METABOLISM with a sweet boost of vitamin B.” And all I could think was, “Ugh, where do I begin...” Advertisements are designed to sell product, end of story. They often include a nugget of truth that … Continue reading False Advertising?
To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?
It’s that time of year when you hear about it on the radio and see it on TV. There are signs that remind you to get it when you drive by. Friend ask, "Did you get yours?" It’s the beginning of flu season when every CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and now Target and Wal-Mart advertise … Continue reading To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?
Right on…Target!
Target. Not the kind of place you'd expect to see healthy alternatives to standard American fare, but I was pleasantly surprised - nay, totally thrilled - when I walked through their market section and saw something I hadn't even seen in my grocery store. In the refrigerator section stacked together with the milk I found … Continue reading Right on…Target!
You haven’t aged a day
This past weekend my husband’s grandfather celebrated his 90th birthday. Four generations sat around the table and looking at the different faces I began to think about the factors that affect how we age. It happens all the time at CrossFit. Someone will reveal their age and a chorus of NO WAYs goes through the group … Continue reading You haven’t aged a day
Summer means party time!
Last night, for the first time since 1972 the Boston Bruins brought home the Stanley Cup! This game was a highly anticipated sporting event and a great excuse to throw a party! And, now that it’s summer it seems every weekend is reason enough to have a party. But, for many of us a party … Continue reading Summer means party time!
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