February 16, 2015 | by admin | Child Nutrition, Nutrition
I read that Puerto Rican Sen. Gilberto Rodriguez is suggesting that parents be fined if their children don’t meet their “ideal weight.” I wonder if Senator Rodriguez and his... Read more
February 13, 2015 | by Bev Benda | Attitude, Gratitude, Life Balance, Stress
While the world says to “say it with flowers” I have another idea. I was at the grocery store tonight when I noticed quite a few men rushing around…... Read more
February 9, 2015 | by admin | Child Nutrition, Nutrition
On February 4th, Michelle Obama announced a $500 million dollar donation from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation toward the “the fight against childhood obesity.’ Yes, $500 million toward the... Read more
January 28, 2015 | by admin | Nutrition, Wellness
At the bottom of my website page, you will see a Blogging with Integrity badge and a disclaimer for my blog. I hope you read it, as well as... Read more
January 1, 2015 | by admin | Wellness
I have written about New Year’s resolutions in the past, so you may know I’m not a fan of them when proclaimed in the traditional sense, primarily due to... Read more
November 23, 2014 | by admin | Wellness
With all the “decluttering” going on, what do we do when the holidays roll around and we are again put in the frenzy to “buy more, have more, and... Read more
November 21, 2014 | by admin | Child Nutrition, Nutrition, Wellness
My sweet neighbor children, Danika (age 8) and Carter (age 6) invited me to Turkey Bingo at their elementary school last night. This is the same school where my... Read more
November 8, 2014 | by admin | Nutrition
For the first time, I was more in tune to an election in another state than my own. The proposed soda tax in Berkeley, California caught my interest. The... Read more
October 1, 2014 | by admin | Life Balance
I love the smell and colors of autumn! I was in Walker, MN at the end of September and the leaves were just starting to turn. I was so... Read more
January 1, 2011 | by admin | Nutrition
Mindless eating can be loosely defined as overeating due to unconscious hand-to-mouth munching. It can be influenced by environmental factors, such as family and friends, shapes and size of... Read more