Are you attracted to food when you see it? Most of us tend to get hunger when we view food pictures we like. Researchers at the University of South California (USC) found that our brain centers of appetite and reward are triggered by viewing pictures of food, especially high-fat foods. From past studies we know […]
Preserving Peppers
Hot peppers, sweet peppers or jalapeno peppers — whatever the variety, they are currently in season. You can harvest and store peppers in the refrigerator safely for about 2 weeks. If you want to keep them longer you can try your hand at preserving them. Freeze sweet peppers by washing, removing stems and seeds. Chop […]
Make someone happy, Smile
When we think of acts of kindness, they can be very simple things like holding the door for someone or letting them go ahead of you in line at the store. But they can also be things that take time, energy and effort to plan and execute, but ultimately, they make us smile. According to […]
Teach Kids to Manage Money
It’s back to school time! If you have kids, you may be close to finishing up a flurry of shopping. While you’re spending all that money to give your kids a good start to learn this year, are you also spending time to give them a good start with money? Although the money management skills […]
School Shopping on a Budget
For some of you school is already starting and others it will come soon. If you have delayed your back to school shopping and need to get going quickly, don’t forget that a little planning can go a long way in not breaking the bank. Here a few tips to keep your budget in line […]
I Brake for Garage Sales!
The second Saturday in August is National Garage Sale Day. This year, August 10th is the official holiday of garage sale “aficionados” across the country. Being one myself, I find this to be a holiday I can really sink my teeth into, as well as my pocketbook. A garage sale is the closest thing there […]