When I was a beginner cook as a pre-teen, my mom used to say she knew what to expect when coming into the kitchen: every dish she owned was dirty. Ha! It wasn't quite that bad, but close. She chose to stay out of the kitchen because she wanted a break from cooking and baking. I don't blame her! And we had to clean up our own mess from … [Read more...]
Sleep Is More Important Than Food
We need sleep more than food. Weird, but true. So all our good work at eating healthy food might not help as much as simply getting enough sleep. It's vital for our health and to be more effective while we are awake. How much sleep? The study found that people slept 7-8 hours when allowed to sleep as much as they wanted to. Other … [Read more...]
Credit Unions: Free Checking Still Available at Most
There are not many places you can still get free checking. Of the top 50 credit unions 38 credit unions still offer it. We don't use checks that much anymore as we pay almost all our bills online automatically. Not only is it cheaper, it takes away the worry about getting bills paid on time. It could be worth your time to call around (or look … [Read more...]
The Best of Jack LaLanne: Top 10 Motivational Videos
As we say good-bye to Jack LaLanne, it's good to remember how he encouraged people to be not just physically fit, but mentally and emotionally fit as well. At the end of his exercise program he always had a few words of encouragement for his viewers. While some of it might seem simplistic, it was truly from the heart and usually really good … [Read more...]
Men and Women React Differently to Stress
Men and women are different. And the French say, "Vive la difference!" When it comes to stress, women become more needy, to use an emotionally loaded term. They want more interaction with their significant other as they seek emotional support during tough times. Understandable IMHO.Men, however, tend to withdraw into themselves when under … [Read more...]
11 Healthy Ways to Destress with Food
You know many of these foods for being super foods or very healthy. It's just nice to know which ones also help you de-stress. Nuts, broccoli, a little bit of sugar (try a hard candy), whole grain (try a whole grain English muffin with a bit of jam), salmon (for dinner), a small portion of dark chocolate, a glass of milk, or hot cocoa. I'm … [Read more...]
8 Unconventional Ways to Destress
Release the tension with these fun ways to destress. I guarantee you have not read these suggestions before!Click title for link at ZenHabits. … [Read more...]