Cooking a turkey properly makes even the most confident chef just a little nervous, not to mention the millions of first-time cooks attempting the turkey trot to the Thanksgiving table. There are many commonly held practices when it comes to cooking the big bird that are actually harmful and can cause food poisoning; not how anyone wants […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Did you know November is National Family Caregivers Month? It’s a great time to celebrate the more than 42 million people in the U.S. that are caring for an older relative or friend. If you are a caregiver yourself or if you know one, you know that sometimes this means you need extra support. […]
November 1 is National Brush Day
Four minutes. Four minutes a day is all it takes to keep our mouths healthy. As a mom, I can attest to the frustration that is involved with getting kids to brush their teeth. It starts when they are little, and they kick and scream before letting you pry their mouths open to scrub off […]
Have a Food Safe 4th of July!
The smell of barbecue on the grill, happy picnics with family and friends, pool parties with hamburgers, fresh veggies and delicious fruit and colorful fireworks all evoke the essence of summer and true Americana. We dream about it all year long and rejoice when the season of sunshine and outdoors has finally arrived…summer! Before […]
World Cup Food Safety #WorldCupChat
There are many things to prepare for when it comes to being a World Cup fan. You have to choose the right jersey, you have to make sure to have your match schedule on hand (you wouldn’t want to miss a game, right?) and you have to plan an epic World Cup viewing party! And […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month- How to Recognize a Stroke F.A.S.T.
If you know what it’s like to have a friend or family member suffer a stroke, you know how hard it can be. A few weeks ago, I had two elderly family members (a husband and wife ironically) both suffer strokes within days of one another. They ended up in different hospitals and going to […]
Big Game Day Entertaining Without Inviting Norovirus
Entertaining is tough on any occasion – especially with a bigger group. You have people with different tastes in music, food and general group related activities. The nice thing about having a party on Super Bowl day is that: ONE, there are a buzzillion fun, warm recipes floating around the Internet to flavor the buffet […]
Discover the Forest: Get Your Community Outdoors!
I’ve fallen in love with GOOD Maker (maker.GOOD.is) — crowd-sourcing for a better world. Since discovering the GOOD Maker platform, it’s become my new “go-to” social media distraction. GOOD Maker inspires me to propose a good idea, to evaluate and vote for solutions– which is a way more productive use of my time than pinning a bunch […]
It’s Never Too Early to Start Fighting Arthritis Pain
I’m only in my mid-30s, but I have the beginning signs of arthritis in my foot and ankle. Nearly every woman in my family develops arthritis eventually, so I used to think joint pain and stiffness was inevitable as I aged. I recently discovered that arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability. One in […]
