Whenever I go grocery shopping, I have a few things I always pick up. That list usually includes a gallon of milk, some bread, fresh fruit and a few other things. Every once in a while, though, I need to restock my pantry. This last time, instead of just grabbing the usual, I wanted to try and pick up some healthy food for my pantry. As a result, I compiled a list of five “power foods” that everyone could use to pump up their pantry!.. [More]

This weekend I had this apple salad and it was so good I wanted to share. It’s the perfect summer salad!.. [More]

Summer is a great time to go camping. Coincidentally, camping is one of my favorite things to do. Where do you like to go? I’m always up for checking out new spots! I love being in the wilderness, going hiking, being out on the lake and sitting around a campfire with my friends, laughing about the good times we’ve had. We are always careful to practice safety and precaution around fires because we need to protect ourselves, others and the nature we love so much!.. [More]

Do your kids ever sit in front of the television during summer break and say “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do”? Here are eight great summer activities that the whole family can enjoy!.. [More]

I spend a lot of time here on my computer, typing up new blog posts every week. I’ve always been told to be careful because people who spend lots of time on the computer can get carpal tunnel syndrome. Imagine my surprise when I learned that carpal tunnel syndrome is not a new condition resulting from computers and technology... [More]

When I was young, I kept a diary and I wrote down everything that I had done each day. I ran across my diary a few weeks ago when I was going through my closet and I was amazed how vividly I remembered things as I read through the entries. That got me to thinking about how effective a food journal could be!... [More]

What goes better with a summer action flick than a big bag of movie theatre popcorn? When I went to the movies this past weekend, I just couldn’t resist indulging in a little popcorn. After I came home that night, I decided to look at the nutrition facts for movie theatre popcorn and learned that my little treat packed a bigger punch than I expected!... [More]

One of my grandma’s favorite hobbies is gardening. She has huge garden that she is always taking care of. She grows lots of vegetables – corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peas and green peppers. She claims that all of her hard work in her garden helps keep her young... [More]

At a family gathering last weekend, a bunch of us decided to go for a group walk. My grandpa and uncle said they’d rather stay in the house. As we were leaving, I overheard my uncle joking that it’s hopeless for him to try to exercise at this point! This really got me thinking, so I did a little research and was excited to find out that it’s never too late to start making positive lifestyle choices... [More]

I don’t know about you, but every once and awhile, I just crave Mexican food. It’s so tempting to reach for the chips and salsa, but I know there are healthier options out there! Take this Weight Watchers Layered Mexican Chicken recipe, for example... [More]