Ideas for Tweens During Summer Vacation

Wondering what to do with your tween during Summer vacation?  Here are a few ideas for kids with different interests. For your reader Reading List for Tweens  from Edie’s Blog, Living in Grace • The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis • The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum • Grimm’s Fairy Tales (you’re never too…

Kitchen Tips 2

Be alert for new spices or sauces.  Ask your hostess how she flavored a dish that you enjoyed.  Read blogs that feature healthy recipes and try a new spice.  It surprises me how much a new spice spices up my life!  Ha!  I recently found the spice Smoked Paprika while reading a favorite foodist’s blog-Darya…

Better Eating

  I was waiting in a public place two days ago and had the opportunity to people watch.  What I saw saddened me.  Most people were overweight and lacked muscle tone.  Have you noticed?  Of course, extra pounds aren’t the only result of poor eating habits,  dark circles under the eyes and lack of energy…

Eat These for Beautiful Skin

We all yearn for glowing, healthy-from-the-inside-out complexions.  These foods will contribute to a great look.

Willpower and Dieting

“This means that in order to achieve long-term weight control you need to find healthy foods you actually enjoy eating, physical activities you like doing and spend your time making these as convenient and accessible as possible.” Dr. Darya Rose Neuro scientist, Dr. Darya Rose, gives some insight into the workings of our brains particularly…

Nutrition Tip- Eat Slowly

Do you have frequent stomach aches? I do. Learning to eat slowly is my goal this year. When I do, it relieves my constant stomach aches. Here are the ways I’m working on being a slow, appreciative eater: Taking smaller bites Chewing my food longer Enjoying the flavor, texture and appearance Letting go of stress…