We believe that all parents want what is best for their children. We also know that our world is changing more quickly than ever before, and sometimes we are swept into new lifestyles before we realize it. Who would have imagined 30 years ago that we... Read more
There are enough ideas to have fun trying a new one every week for over a year! Spring
Seasons search: Go out and find 10 things that you will only see during the spring.
Go to a stream during a spring rain and listen for calling c... Read more
Every season of the year brings new obstacles to allergy sufferers. Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies (such as sensitivity to pollen in the spring or mold in the fall), or allergies that are a nuisance in every season (like pet dander and d... Read more
Imagine that you are the same age as your child…
What grade were you in?
Who was your teacher?
Your best friend?
Favorite game?
Imagine that you are outside…
Did you have a place that you considered your own?
A treehous... Read more
Weight loss can make smart people look silly, confound roomfuls of award-winning scientists, and baffle the rest of us, who are otherwise competent and brilliant in our own right. Somehow the mysterious answers still elude us.
Part of the... Read more
I love the outdoors whether it's hiking, camping, swimming, or out walking the dog. A few years ago instead of sweeping up the seeds from the maple trees and throwing them away I put some in small plastic bags and take them along while out walking t... Read more
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone out there has a healthy banana bread recipe. Ideally one with low fat and no sugar (if possible, and not substituting something like splenda).
Thanks a lot :)... Read more
I am curious if anyone has ever encountered getting really bad cramps in their calves in the morning like I do. I did for a while and it would be a huge knot as soon as I moved that would go away or linger for a day or 2. I would add back regular sal... Read more
I bought the sparkpeople cookbook. I love it. The recipes are so good that everyday I make either one or two new meals.
This morning I made the banana waffles. Delicious. I really thought I would never have waffles again.
Being on this... Read more
I buy so many of my extras at the dollar store I save so much each month esp. for things like toothpaste and dental floss. Cleaning supplies are so much cheaper too.... Read more
A space where lesbian women can gain support while losing weight with a relaxed small network of friends. Climb on in and join us in everything from monkey play to serious life happenings.... Read more
I grew up with a native black walnut tree in my back yard. Its ugly green corrugated round fruit would ripen and eventually fall in our yard each year serving as a routine lawn-mowing hazard. My brothers liked to use them to practice their baseball p... Read more
It just wouldn't be the holidays without this warm and nutty spice. Impress friends and family at the dinner table with some trivia. Did you know nutmeg is actually the seed of a type of tree?Nutmeg BasicsCut open the fruit of a tropical variety... Read more
Summer's not over yet! There's still plenty of time to tone up and bust out that swimsuit for one last hurrah. Get results in just 15 minutes per week with this plan--no excuses!