Summer is almost here and many of us plan to take a vacation. Is yours planned with your tickets purchased and reservations made for special events or activities? Do you like a vacation that is unscheduled and allows you to “go with the flow” – enjoying activities as they present themselves? Do you travel to […]
Delicious Foods: Brought to You By Pollinators
How can you enjoy National Pollinator Week, June 20- 26, 2016? Eat some great food! National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you can do to protect them. The Pollinator Partnership has great information about Pollinator Week, “a celebration of the valuable ecosystem service provided by bees, […]
Prepare for Retirement With myRA
Many Americans would like to save for retirement, but haven’t found an easy way to get started. According to a 2015 Federal Reserve Report, 31% of non-retired people said they have no retirement savings or pension whatsoever. The government backed myRA is a new type of savings account designed for low and middle-income earners, as […]
Talking To Children About Disasters
As many know by now, Sunday marked a terrible day with the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. Times such as these are hard to comprehend, and they are particularly confusing and difficult for children. When disaster or tragedy occurs, it is important for parents to talk to their kids about what happened. This gives children […]
Coping with Stress
The more I talk with colleagues, peers, family members and friends, the more I realize a need for education about stress management. I know that almost everyday, at some point, I feel anxious because of situations that may or may not be within my control. I also know that I am not alone in feeling […]
Picnic Food Safety Checklist
Planning a safe picnic requires a good amount of preparation. It’s important to make sure you have the essentials packed to take with you. Below is a checklist along with a description on why that item is important to keep your picnic safe. Food Thermometer Cold food needs to be at or below 40° F, […]