How Much Does Your Purse Weigh?

by Rhonda Wylie June 3, 2012

Is your purse weighing you down? Is it a chore to lug around? I read somewhere that the average woman’s purse weighs 15 pounds. Ladies, that’s ridiculous! When I say, “ridiculous” I am mostly referring to myself. So what can we do about it? We need our stuff…right? Wrong. The average woman carries way more […]

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Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer: Lowfat and Sugar Free Alternatives

by Krista Davis June 1, 2012

June is Dairy Month, so throughout this month we will have dairy inspired recipes and articles. Let’s start with our morning pick me up, Vanilla Coffee Creamer that is made and stored in a mason jar. Print Homemade Vanilla Coffee Creamer: Lowfat and Sugar Free Alternatives Author: Krista Davis   Many people love coffee creamer but […]

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Strawberry Banana Ice Cream: Dairy Free

by Krista Davis May 31, 2012

  This strawberry banana ice cream is a great lactose free choice. It has only two ingredients, is dairy free, and makes a healthy snack or dessert. Freeze both bananas and strawberries for about an hour (I like 1 banana with 1 cup of strawberries, but you can use the combination you prefer). Place frozen […]

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Benefits of Exercise

by Rhonda Wylie May 31, 2012

We all know exercise is important; we have heard how important it is all our lives. However, have you really thought about why it is so important? Maybe if we do think about why it is so important, we would be more likely to do it on a consistent basis. If you are like me, […]

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Benefits of Coconut Oil for the Skin

by Rhonda Wylie May 28, 2012

In continuing with a look at the many benefits of coconut oil, I wanted to find out more about how it can be beneficial for the skin. As I mentioned in the introduction post in this series, I started researching the benefits of coconut oil because I was first curious about whether it could help my own dry skin; and […]

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Bulgogi: Grilled Marinated Beef

by Krista Davis May 28, 2012
This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Recipes

Bulgogi is a popular Korean dish made from thinly sliced beef that has been marinated for hours.       Ingredients: 1 lb thinly sliced beef ( I prefer milanesa, but you can also use sirloin or rib eye.) 5 Tbsp sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium) 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4  tsp salt 2 […]

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Squash Casserole

by Rhonda Wylie May 26, 2012

    Print Squash Casserole Author: Rhonda Wylie Recipe type: Casserole Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  30 mins Total time:  45 mins Serves: 6   This squash casserole is a great side dish to any meal. Ingredients 4 cups sliced yellow squash ½ cup chopped onion 35 buttery round crackers, crushed 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 […]

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Preventing Skin Cancer: Sunscreen Rules and Tips

by Krista Davis May 22, 2012
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Skin Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, my last post was about skin cancer signs to look for. Now let’s focus on sunscreen and ways to prevent sun damage. There are two different types of sun rays that affect our skin: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). UVA is 30 to 50 times more prevalent […]

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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: The Signs to Look For

by Krista Davis May 21, 2012
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Skin Cancer Awareness Month

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, do you know the signs to look for a possible skin cancer related problem? The only one I can easily remember is to look for changes in moles, due to a family history of precancerous growths starting this way. There are a variety of types of skin cancer; melanoma, […]

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Memorial Day 2012 Ideas

by Rhonda Wylie May 21, 2012

Memorial Day is Monday, May 28, but the weekend is what everyone looks forward to (May 25 – May 28). For those people who work, it usually means getting a 3-day reprieve from work. Often, since you have just 3-4 days to get away, it’s difficult to think of places to go and things to […]

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