For many of us this is the time of year when New Year’s Resolutions, our best intentions for 2012, begin to fall by the way-side because life has simply gotten in the way. Maybe you decided you were going to get healthier, join a gym, cut back on junk food, move more, or lose weight. … Continue reading Where are you headed in 2012?
Category: Healthy Habits
The Secret Life of a Tennis Ball
I don’t play tennis, softball, or lacrosse, nor do I golf. Yet, if you were to come over my house you would find a little basket containing at least one of each. So, what’s the deal? Cheapest and most personalized massage ever. You know how good it feels to get a massage. The relief you … Continue reading The Secret Life of a Tennis Ball
SkinnyFat
You’ve seen them, perhaps envied their “perfect genetics”, maybe strived to mold yourself into one of them. Their bodies are plastered on nearly every magazine...the women who appear slender, athletic, and perfectly proportioned in their clothes. You wonder what lifestyle allows them to maintain their physique. And then you see that “perfect body” bikini clad … Continue reading SkinnyFat
The Many Uses of a Rotisserie Chicken
When I'm in a tight dinner spot, there is nothing I love more than a rotisserie chicken. It doesn't get much easier than a popping into the grocery store, grabbing a chicken, a box of greens, and whatever salad fix in's you desire. Go home, throw your greens and veggies into the bowl, grabs a … Continue reading The Many Uses of a Rotisserie Chicken
Thanksgiving Traditions
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
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?
A Different Kind of Party
I’m sure if I asked you for a typical activity of any bachelor or bachelorette party you would probably answer, “Drinking, of course!” And while you are likely correct, there is a new trend emerging when it comes to celebrating the bride and groom. This weekend 2 close friends of mine got married. As with … Continue reading A Different Kind of Party
Hot Breakfast for a Chilly Morning
This morning was a hot breakfast kind of morning. There is nothing like a nice warm bowl of something hearty to take the chill out of a rainy day like this one. Usually when it comes to hot breakfast options, scrambled eggs are my go-to choice. But this morning I wanted a little something sweet, … Continue reading Hot Breakfast for a Chilly Morning
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?
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