I have to say that we've been pretty lucky here in Georgia with the weather being reasonably temperate this winter.  Well, so far.  I hope I'm not jinxing it by talking about it here, but let's face facts; it could be a lot colder than it is here right now.  Can you believe that at this time last year we were all stuck in our houses with a snow storm raging... [Read more...]

Summer temperatures are here! While this gives us an opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors, it also means an increased risk for heat-related illnesses.  While the summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st, it sure feels like it started weeks ago.  According to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Karen Minton, metro Atlanta’s high... [Read more...]

Whether you're young or old, more than likely you've been told that chicken soup is supposed to be great for helping to cure you from your cold, right?  Some say it's an old wives tale, while others swear by it.  Well, come to find out there is actually some truth to it... "According to the Mayo Clinic, chicken soup has been shown to relieve congestion... [Read more...]

Take a hike...literally!  It's a great way to add some excercise to your life without having to hit the gym (and it works just as good as going to gym for toning your legs).  If you've never gone before, now is a great time of year to add it to your routine.  The weather is great and the scenery outside is beautiful. If you think you might want to give... [Read more...]

Between my co-workers and their new weekly donuts-for-the-whole-office policy, and the double-pepperoni pizza slices at Johnny's New York Style Pizza, it's been a little difficult keeping the love handles at bay.  I started working out regularly a couple months ago, primarily in the evenings after work.  But I've found thats a tough time.  There are a lot... [Read more...]

Are you eating local? Not only have you got the agonizing decision of which of the wonderful fresh fruits and veggies do you want to purchase, but you have the choice of farmer's markets as well. Just south of us, in Henry Country, you'll find more farmers' markets and locally-grown food options than you could possible imagine. There is the Thompson Market... [Read more...]

My little man has been asking me all week if we can make a slurp. While I was pretty sure I knew what he meant, it is dangerous to assume. So I asked him, “What is a slurp?” He replied, “You know. When you put vanilla yogurt and strawberries in that mixer-upper thing and mush it all together.” I told him, “Sure!” Curious, though, I asked him where... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

One of the great things about Georgia weather is that it can change so quickly. I’m saying that now because wouldn’t it be great if it could warm up a little faster? Winter is still with us though and if we want to continue our exercise plans, we are going to have to adjust. You can use the treadmill at the gym or the track outside. Don’t let the cold weather... [Read more...]