Eating food that has a lower glycemic index (GI) can help you feel better and ward off disease. We have found a few easy swaps or additions to some foods you normally eat to give your body less of a sugar rush and more of the energy you need. Then try this awesome recipe for … [Read more...] about Tasty And Healthy Food Swaps
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Where Neighbors Come Together
We explored how some local neighborhoods are cultivating a sense of community today, from gathering spaces to events, favorite locales, social media pages, and even apps. The neighborhood app The most popular app neighborhoods use to connect is Nextdoor. This app is available … [Read more...] about Where Neighbors Come Together
Caregiving Is More Than Pretty Flowers
There are a lot of emotions that go into bringing a caregiver into the fold, whether that means hiring someone you don’t know to take care of a loved one or asking someone you do know, like a sibling, to act in a different capacity. Caregiving means establishing trust, and good … [Read more...] about Caregiving Is More Than Pretty Flowers
Like Mother, Like Mother & Women’s Hotel – Two Books We’re Reading This Winter
Here's What We're Ready Now: Like Mother, Like Mother, by Susan Rieger This novel intricately weaves the lives of three generations of three women who are each influenced by the hidden secrets of their family history. Spanning a considerable timeline, the story immerses … [Read more...] about Like Mother, Like Mother & Women’s Hotel – Two Books We’re Reading This Winter
A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
Mom and Dad were both healthy and active into their 80s. Life was good. Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage. Their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough accepting … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way