Spinach Mushroom Omelet
Ingredients: 1 egg 3 egg whites 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Pumping Iron at Every Age
Weight training and other weight bearing exercises have long been known for their health benefits. Many studies have shown these types of exercises are good for adults of any age. But a recent recommendation by the American College of Sports Medicine reveals that weight training is more beneficial for seniors than previously thought. For those […]
Food Trends & Improved Health
The SupermarketGuru National Grocers Association Consumer Survey reveals that food shoppers are more concerned with diet, health, and nutrition than ever before. About 50 percent of the people surveyed said that their diet could be healthier.
Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Heating Bill
Keep the heat inside by closing draperies at night. During the day, open them up to let the sun shine through and warm your home. You can also cut heat loss by caulking and weather stripping doors and windows. Avoid overheating by setting the temperature as low as you can and still be comfortable. For […]
Quick Tips
Food Tip If you are roasting meat, but do not have a roasting rack, simply place a layer of coarse chopped celery or onions on the bottom of the pan. Put the meat on top of the vegetables. They will keep the meat off of the bottom of the pan and will provide flavor during […]
Clean Carpets in Winter? Really?
This is the time of the year when you may wonder if it makes sense to get your carpets cleaned. Great question! But first, let’s think about this logically. Does it make sense to clean your wood or tile floors in the winter? Does it make sense to clean your bed linens in winter? So […]
Recipe: Old Fashioned Gingerbread
Ingredients: ½ cup white sugar½ cup butter1 egg1 cup molasses2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon salt1 cup hot water
Can We Go Home Now?
Shopping Strategies with Small Children Holiday shopping can be chaotic, tiring, and frustrating. It becomes even more so when you have a small child with you, both for you and your child. These tips will help you cope with the job of holiday shopping with a little one. Respect Limits Children have only a short […]
Seniors Face Financial Vulnerability
Geriatrics experts report in the Annals of Internal Medicine that treating older patients means doing more than just treating their physical conditions. Doctors can be a first-line defense to help senior citizens from losing their control over their finances. Age-Associated Financial Vulnerability (AAFV) can result from health-related issues, including dementia, hearing or vision loss, or […]
Why Do Spots Come Back?
Naturally you expect your carpets to look better after cleaning than before. So it may come as a surprise when some of the spots return. There are two reasons this can happen: re-soiling from various residues and soil-wicking. Re-soiling Re-soiling is the result of new soil that is attracted to an oily or sticky residue […]