A sedentary lifestyle is what causes people to pack on weight and shorten lifespans. It is vital that we get our bodies moving as often as possible. Creating healthy habits and exercise routines now will set you up for a lifetime of good… Read More
list of end-of-life considerations for your pet
September 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
I was 37 years before I ever experienced real grief. Just 4 years ago, we moved to Maine. Two months later, we went in search of a furry friend to live with us. We had had puppies before, and with 3 children in… Read More
the week ahead 9/6/2010
September 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After the holiday weekend, September becomes a month to focus on health and family. Summer is over and it is time to return to what’s important. click image to download as a pdf Monday (9/6/2010) Happy Labor Day – Spend the day with… Read More
list of fun ideas for labor day weekend
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The official, unofficial end of summer is this weekend. Many people get a long weekend to make it even more sweet. What I love about holidays is that it takes an ordinary weekend and gives us a reason to make it memorable! Don’t… Read More
list of september to dos
August 31, 2010 By 2 Comments
Today is the first day of the new school year for my community and family. It is an exciting time filled with enthusiasm and change. Kids have met their new teachers and now it is time to begin settling in to a new… Read More
the week ahead 8/23/2010
August 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Each member of a family adds an element of activity that must be addressed and factored into schedules. Using a central calendar is a great way to keep track of everyone’s carpool, homework, practice, and activity schedules. Use today to prepare yourself for… Read More
list of steps to organizing a school carpool
August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With school now in session or starting soon, you may be wondering how to get your children to school each and every day in a manner that is both convenient for you and healthy to the environment. Why not load up your car… Read More
the week ahead 8/16/2010
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There are 2 “New Years” – in January and when school starts. Now is your chance to establish a routine to give comfort and structure to your family throughout the schoolyear. Gone are the days of unstructured summer. It is now time to… Read More
list of healthy and convenient ideas for a student’s lunch
August 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
While sandwiches have reigned superior on many a family’s lunch menu, you may find that a bit of variety is just what is needed to give your child an enthusiasm for nourishing his or her body. School is hard work and kids need… Read More
the week ahead 8/9/2010
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lunch is often a meal of whatever is convenient rather than a meal of whatever might truly nourish a body. School lunches, while convenient, are not always nourishing and can be pretty costly, especially if you have more than 1 child eating them. … Read More
