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Thanksgiving is all about having family get-togethers, savoring culinary favorites, and kicking off the holiday season. And because it is the season of giving, it’s also an opportune time to give back to Mother Nature by reducing your carbon footprint and creating an environmentally friendly Thanksgiving.
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You can begin creating an eco-friendly holiday by visiting your local farmers market or signing up for a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, through which you can buy...
A good night’s rest can make any hard day better and a great day downright perfect. If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning lately, ending screen time early may be just what you need to get to sleep faster. Finding a calming, yet entertaining, activity to wind down with before bed may be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Light ReadingWhen you think of a screen-free evening activity, a good novel may come to mind. However, reading an enticing novel may not be the best thing to get you ready...
Keeping your family healthy is a top priority, but with everything we have to juggle in modern-day life, that’s easier said than done. Luckily, there are simple activities your whole family can enjoy that will promote a health-focused lifestyle in adults and children alike.
Visit a U-Pick FarmYoung children will especially enjoy visiting a local farm, but teens and adults alike can enjoy seeing where food is sourced. Visit a U-pick farm and gather some of your favorite fresh fruits and veggies....
Being pampered by someone else at a spa is relaxing—and expensive. If you don’t mind doing the beauty treatment yourself, you can do your own spa treatment at home and save a bundle.
Here are some DIY spa day ideas you can do at home:
A Soothing Atmosphere
Clean and declutter the room in your home where you’ll be doing your DIY treatments.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this country’s food supply is among the safest in the world. However, certain bacteria and pathogens can contaminate food and cause foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning.
Although most healthy people will quickly recover from a foodborne illness, some can develop chronic, severe or even life-threatening health problems. To keep your family safer from food poisoning, the FDA recommends following four simple steps: clean, sep...
Stress is the enemy of restful sleep. We are living in a time when it’s hard to avoid feeling stressed, but poor sleep adversely affects hormonal balance and brain function. A good night’s sleep is just as important to good health, physically and mentally, as exercise and a healthy diet.
From physicians and sleep therapists, here are six ways to help improve your chances of achieving more restful nights:
Stick to a routine. Going to bed at the same time each night helps prepare your body for s...
Like most pet owners, you probably think of your furry friend as a member of the family. You most likely know that animals are curious and can get into all sorts of things they shouldn’t. Here are some ways to keep your pet safe.
Don’t Let Your Pet Eat or Chew on Things It Shouldn’tYour trash cans may contain pieces of food, packaging, chemicals, and other objects that can be poisonous to pets or can cause choking or digestive problems. To protect your pet from any potential danger, keep trash...
