High School Sports: Why They Matter

High school is a time to make friends, get good grades, participate in activities, and prepare for the future. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, some schools opted out of high school sports, believing the money would be better spent on academics. I understand that academics come first, but sacrificing high school sports diminishes each child’s high school experience, her ability […]

Hearty BBQ Rice Bowls Worth Trying

Delicious rice bowls are what you need if you want to have a satisfying meal. It’s a complete meal in itself with rice, meat, vegetables, and all the other good stuff. It is also a nutritious option for those who are healthy eaters. So for a warm and hearty meal with your family, try these BBQ Rice Bowls! Korean Style […]

cleaning a snowboard helmet

Your snowboard helmet is probably the most important piece of safety equipment you own. If you take care of her, she will take care of you. Generally, the lifespan of a snowboard helmet is three years, but if you use the helmet frequently, it is better to change it once every three years. To ensure a long life for your […]

Inside Tiny Houses – Are you ready?

Mr. Jay Shafer is the responsible genius who came up with the idea for Tiny Houses! His company, known as Tumbleweed, is part of the tiny house movement. In 2002, he co-founded the Small House Society in Iowa City, Iowa. In 2003, Gregory Paul Johnson commissioned him to build The Mobile Hermitage, which became one of Tumbleweed’s first commercially sold […]

always ask the tortoise

“Always ask the turtle” ~ Gloria Steinem Gloria Steinem, the writer and leader of the feminist movement, frequently shares with her audience the story of a lesson she learned in college. Gloria was on a field trip to the Connecticut River with her geology class when she found a giant snapping turtle. The giant tortoise had come out of the […]

Family Caregiver – Part 3 – Patient Aids – What You’ll Need and Where to Get It

Treat the patient’s stiffness, speech problems, unsteadiness and inability to stand or walk, feeding difficulties, incontinence, etc. it’s quite difficult even when you have help. The items listed here are things I have used for my husband who has Parkinson’s disease. Being old is a consideration. If your patient has other conditions (diabetes, heart problems), your list may be considerably […]