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  Join us for an evening of fun, demonstration and beneficial information for people living with cancer.  Professionals who specialize in acupuncture, meditation, yoga, deep breathing, and exercise share their expertise and provide tips for incorporating relaxation techniques and practices into daily life.  Information validating the medical benefits of these therapies and reports on emerging [...]

Hello ~ How is everything?  I haven’t updated what is going on in my life. I have just been posting giveaways, guest posts, and reviews lately.  You all are probably wondering what I have been doing.  I know not everyone follows my tweets or follows me on twitter.  I don’t seem to be twittering as [...]

  Polyunsaturated fats found in margarine, hydrogenated safflower oil, sunflower oil, and corn oil contain essential fatty acids. However they are highly processed and contain large amounts of Trans fat, which has been linked to heart disease and cancer.

  In my previous post, you learned Tom’s of Maine is partnering with Sheryl Crow.  She is one of my favorite artists and you can download a preview of her song “Long Road Home” here.  Sheryl is a natural beauty and partnering with Tom’s of Maine to help our world become earth friendly. Sheryl Crow [...]

  With the nice weather and a three day holiday weekend upon us, we are more than likely to be using our backyard grills this coming Memorial Day.  For those of you with children, the backyard is not necessarily the most safest part of your house.  What do you have in your backyard?  A pool?  [...]

{image:  credit}   Happy Holidays to everyone.   As we go on our vacations, please take a moment to remember why we are celebrating Memorial Day and to thank our fellow Americans who tirelessly dedicate their lives in serving our country.  

I had no idea May is Stroke Awareness month until I went inside the rehabilitation hospital I am affiliated with.  I saw a huge poster by the elevator and noticed May is Stroke Awareness month. Why is this information necessary?  To educate the public of the warning signs of an impending stroke. A few years [...]

How Much Water Should Your Child Be Drinking? by Dr. Joanna Dolgoff   For years, we’ve been told to drink eight glasses of water a day. The eight-glass recommendation is based on the standard 2,000 calorie diet. The idea is that for every calorie burned, people should drink 1 milliliter of water- and 2,000 milliliters [...]

Monounsaturated fats contain essential fatty acids such as omega 3 and gamma lineolenic acid, which are essential for brain function and development, skin and vascular health and proper immune system function.

  Day 107- My parent’s front yard Day 108 – Nature in the city Day 109 – New blouse Day 110- Blossoming tree Day 111 – Pretty things in the mail Day 112 – Surprises in the mail Day 113 – Vegan meal Day 114 – Getting organized Day 115 – My craft basket

Day 98 – Chocoloteatini Day 99 – Framed Grass Day 100 – View from atop Day 101 – Swap Day 102 – Whippycake Day 103 – Eucerin gifts Day 104 – View of apartment Day 105 – Train Day 106 – My Childhood Room

  I have a winner for the Vick’s prize package.    Thank you for all who participated.  The winner is…. Mary Patricia from Patricia’s Fabric Art and will win a Vick’s prize package.  Congratulations Mary Patricia!   ***DISCLAIMER:  The winner will received the prize package from Vick’s.

  Are All Calories Are Created Equal?   Our body’s metabolism seems to favor calories from unprocessed foods — such as whole grains, fresh fruits and veggies according to a fascinating study cited in April’s Cooking Light magazine. The study done last year by a professor of nutrition at Kansas State University found that not [...]

    Mr. Clean with the scent of Febreze is now offering two new scents inspired by aromas from around the world – New Zealand Springs and Hawaiian Aloha. Inspired the New Zealand’s south island and Hawaii’s yellow hibiscus flower, this powerful multi-surface cleaner can be used on hard surfaces in the home to clean [...]

I love picnics! Don’t you? What I like about picnics are:  the scenery, it’s portable, and the food. It’s always nice to dine in nature, al fresco, so romantic!  And I am a basket lover, especially the old-fashioned wicker ones and love the idea of toting around food, so portable.  Lastly, picnic food is always [...]