The weather has continued to bring us a mix of rain and snow in Oregon. We had 5″ of snow this weekend! However, the weekend before we did have one lovely Saturday, and I thought, “Yes, spring is coming, and we can spend more time outdoors!” I do look forward to being able to get outside, sit on the porch, …
I love our family tradition of getting a tasty hot drink and driving out to the Christmas tree farm to pick up the tree. It’s a tradition that continues even with grown kids, but we’re upgrading our outing by bringing our own mugs. That might not sound too exciting but let me explain the benefits. When you bring your own …
There are so many health and wellness products on the market that claim to boost your health and energy — but — some are more tricks than treats! Here are two products that make great claims but bring more hidden tricks than treats. Energy drinks Interestingly, the first energy drink appeared in the United States in 1949; it was called …
Summer months bring on barbecue feasts. Did you know there is a downside to barbecuing? That’s right, grilling your food on the BBQ can actually produce carcinogenic compounds in your food! But wait, don’t throw in the towel just yet, you can make your barbecue very healthy by doing a couple of things. Grill those veggies! We all know about …
In June, we started talking about brain health and its connection to habits. Let’s expand on that idea … so do you think about your brain much? You should! The field of brain science and health is expanding every year. Not long ago, scientists believed that it was not possible to make new neurons. Now, we understand the brain more—and …
This is easy and was a hit at home!
If you don’t have a food drier or haven’t had much luck with making chips in the oven, this is perfect for you.
Ingredients Are Important. While researchers are still chasing down the effects of specific chemicals, there’s been enough information to make people pause and think twice before applying a product. An example that recently hit the news was the “baby-powder case.” Covering the story, Washington Post wrote the headline, “Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $4.7 billion to women who say …
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