Are you currently challenged with your weight loss program and desire to overcome this obstacle? Portland researchers from Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research say if you’re looking to lose those unwanted pounds you need to reduce your stress and get the proper amount of sleep.
Its almost college graduation season and with the class of 2011 ending their senior year, there are so many thoughts running through their heads i.e. Where am I going to work after graduation? Am I going to go straight to grad school? Do I want to relocate to another city? All of these things can […]
Spring is a wonderful time to create new family habits for a fresh start. Some people consider spring time the real new year. Here are some tips for creating new habits for your family: 1. Commit to Thirty Days – Three to four weeks is all the time you need to make a habit automatic. […]
Today begins Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills. Actress, talk show host and mother of four, Holly Robinson-Peete recently shared on CBS afternoon show, THE TALK about her family’s journey with son RJ […]
In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can do to help their children to become kinder and gentler—to develop a sense of caring and compassion for others. Raising kids who care isn’t a solution to violence by itself, but it’s reasonable to worry […]
With Easter being just around the corner, it’s time to hook up your children with an eggs-traordinary basket that they have been ‘hopping’ for! We’ve been inspired by the upcoming movie HOP, which is in theaters Friday, to give you the 5 classic Easter basket essentials. • Fresh-baked Cookies – An inexpensive and easy-to-make treat, […]
The Container Store is having their annual organization sale right now and it’s time to get everything you need to get ready for Spring! You can save 40% off on items that will get your home organized and together this season. Also, The Container Store will be giving away $25 store credit on select days […]
Struggling with repeated worries can be a real challenge. The following prayer invites God to calm and guide those who struggle with anxiety. Worry is a continuous pattern of ineffective thought. Worrying is unresolved thought that leaves you unproductive. “God of power, calm my mind. Let me rest in You. Ease my anxiety, and let me […]
What will you do to help the environment? Are you doing anything now, to create a better world for future generations? “Say it loud, I’m black, green and proud!” – Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx, on Greening The Ghetto. The first Earth Day, on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all […]
The New York Times recently reported that consumers need to be aware of another Tylenol recall. There was a previous recall the end of last year. McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, announced Tuesday afternoon that it was recalling more of its over-the-counter Tylenol products. In a statement, the company said that […]
Since the recession in 2008, many U.S. churches have seen a decline in giving. But the tide may be changing. The third annual State of the Plate constituency survey of 1,507 churches revealed that 43 percent of these churches experienced an uptick in giving this past year (up from 36 percent the previous year). Overall, […]
Our homes are shelter from the storms. If there is chaos and unrest in your home, begin with this prayer when you return tonight. Our homes are the place in which we regroup rest and find peace. It is within the walls we find the ability to recharge our batteries from the day’s demands. A […]