News reports may state that the recession is winding down, but some families are still having a hard time making ends meet. To complete the financial slam-dunk, here come the holidays. The Christmas season is fraught with angst and anxiety under the best of circumstances, adding additional work and financial stress to families. On the […]
Going Nuts!
In the last few months, the squirrels have been gathering nuts and putting them away for the cold months ahead. Nuts? Why not corn or beans or apples? Apparently, these “gatherers” know the value of the nut. In fact, several varieties of nuts have been around for thousands of years. The International […]
Good Enough Is ….
How do you complete this statement, “good enough” is ……..? I don’t think I will ever forget the sign that hung at my high school with bold letters, “Good Enough is Neither.” Looking back at my teen-age self and as someone with a type-A personality, I think that quote should come with a really […]
Thanksgiving on many levels
If you would ask your children, “What do you remember most about Thanksgiving?” what might they sa y? Was it the food? Or, gathering together as a family? What is it that you would like for them to remember? Setting the example to have a positive, thankful attitude has been shown to give us multiple benefits […]
To Stuff or Not to Stuff?
The holidays are almost here and the question I get every year is, I really want to stuff my turkey, but is it safe? Here are some points for you to consider: * Cooking a turkey with stuffing is higher risk for you and your family than one that is not stuffed. The bacteria can survive in […]
A Daily Dose of Gratitude
Want a healthier family? Give thanks every day. Does this sound too good to be true? What would happen if we extended the tradition of giving thanks and instead of celebrating “Thanksgiving” just once a year during the designated holiday, we turned it into a permanent habit? Researchers say such gratitude would be rewarded with […]