December, 2015
December 26, 2015 | by Bev Benda | Attitude, Gratitude, Life Balance, Nutrition, Wellness
The temperature was a perfect 18 degrees in a Winter Wonderland. We had recently received three different blessings of 3-5 inches of snow. I had recently told my son Alex, age 25, “no gifts, this Christmas, I just want quality time with you.” He is an independent young man who works all day, then goes ice […]
Tags: Family Ice Fishing, Ice Fishing
Read more
December 7, 2015 | by admin | Child Nutrition, Nutrition
If you have not discovered this popular pinkish-red fruit, this year, now is the time. It is in season and that means two things: the price is right and it is delicious! This luxury with its juicy and nutritious seeds is one of my all-time favorites. If you want to spruce up your Thanksgiving or Christmas table, add pomegranate […]
Tags: Guacamole Dip, Holiday Fruit, Pomegranate
Read more
December 5, 2015 | by admin | Gratitude, Life Balance, Wellness
I’ve been thinking about how the holidays have changed since I was a child. We didn’t start decorating until well after Thanksgiving. Last August red and green items started appearing in the stores in August! Christmas candy was next to the Halloween candy two months ago, ready to budge in. Pre-black Friday has smothered Thanksgiving. Ads for […]
Tags: Holiday Wellness, Simplify Holidays
Read more