The countdown to summer is here. Believe it or not, my kids still have a few days of school left thanks to the never ending snow days. I’m ready to kick back and enjoy some quality family time. I have my summer bucket list in place and a few good books to read. I’ll be…
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6 Ways to Prevent Colds and Flu During the Holidays
During the holidays we spend a lot of time in close contact with others-there’s lots of kissing, hugging and shaking hands. All of this intimate contact means one thing-I am destined to catch a cold or the flu. Year after year this has been the case. As the holiday season ramps up I’m typically caught…
Snack Attack-How to Make Healthy Choices for Salty and Sweet Treats
American’s love of sugary and salty snacks is undeniable. The supermarkets are filled with aisle after aisle of snack food choices. According to the Snack Food Association, in a single day (Super Bowl Sunday), Americans consumed an estimated 30.4 million pounds of chips, dips, pretzels, popcorn and other treats. So many choices-snacking on the wrong…