In 1847 the Mormon pioneers crossed Iowa walking with their wagons. Today there are still people crossing Iowa. This week I joined 17,000 cyclists to ride from the west side of Iowa to the east. The ride went from July 25 – 31st. The ride [...]
When I first started on my weight loss journey, I learned to eat three meals and three snacks each day. This made it much easier to last between eating times. It seems as though I have a good, healthy meal and before long, it’s time [...]
Halloween parties can be creative, fun and filled with imagination. The food and decoration can be an adventure. Though the years I have loved coming up with unusually ideas. Here are some of my favorite: Paper-Plate Skeleton-Perfect for hanging from doors and windows, this scary [...]
One of my favorite times to create memories with the kids and grandkids is at Halloween. The one thing that is the same all over the country is pumpkin. Here are several fun ways to use pumpkins. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Roast the seeds from young [...]
Halloween is upon us and if you or looking for some last minute ideas to inspire you for a party, costume, or just for fun here are some that you will enjoy. Use rolls of toilet paper and decorate them as witches for a centerpiece. [...]
Mastering Weight Loss with the Jawbone Up This is the age of technology and if I picked up and mastered every tool that comes by I would not have time to live life–so I am a little cautious on what I pick up, as each [...]
Transform Your Health with Small, Consistent Steps Since I have lost more than 100 pounds and have a new life, I am always on the outlook to meet others who have also succeeded at the weight-loss game. The journeys are often similar, and it is [...]
How Organizing Your Fridge Can Transform Your Weight-Loss Journey When you order a meal in a restaurant, you expect a wait of 15 to 20 minutes. When I began a serious weight-loss plan, I knew I would have to work the same kind of turn-around [...]
A Life of Love and Service: Remembering Jayne Malan From week to week I often wonder what should be the next article that I write. Today (March 22, 2013) while attending a funeral of one of God’s elect daughters I knew what I was to [...]
A Hidden Gem: The Longji Rice Terraces It was about five years ago I went to China and stayed in a little village in the south for six weeks. The village was just outside of Guilin, in Guangi Providence. My friends ask me if I [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
