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November 30, 2009
Holiday Indulgence
How is it that Thanksgiving has already come and gone? Doesn't it feel like Halloween was just yesterday? Before we know it, it's going to be Christmas, then New Year's...I better stop before I get ahead of myself! With the holidays comes lots of special occasions and happy moments. Parties, get-together's, out-of-state family visitors, and of course...presents! However, along with all those parties often comes food. And with lots of special holiday treats laying around comes over-eating and...gulp...holiday weight gain. If you're anything like me, your will-power goes down the drain the...
Health and Wellness, Healthy Eating, Holidays, Over Eating
November 16, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: Remember the Suncreen
I know this may seem like an odd post for this time of year, but actually, it's not! Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean the sun goes into hibernation mode. So many people forget about the sun in the winter months, but it's important to remember you can still get quite a nasty burn if you're not careful. I'm one of those people who burns at the drop of a dime. I've even been known to get sunburns when it's cloudy. I know, it's ridiculous. So, before you head outside to enjoy the fall weather, slap some sunscreen on your face, ears, and exposed skin. And don't forget the lather up...
sun safety; health and wellness; health
November 2, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: Halloween Candy for Troops
If you're the parent of a little one, your child is probably still buzzing from all the sugar and candy he consumed over the weekend. And if you're worried your child is going to over-do it with the sweets, you might be wondering what do with all that extra Halloween candy. Why not send it overseas? Not only can you get rid of your child's Halloween candy, you can help put a smile on a soldier's face, too. What's better than that? Check out Soldier's Angels. All you need to do is ship your candy to the addresses given, and they'll send it to troops stationed overseas. So, not only can you get...
Candy, Health and Wellness, Sharing, Soldiers