The Holiday Eating Roller Coaster If you have ever gone on a roller coaster ride you know that just after you pass the top you are in for the ride of your life with out the ability to control your speed. It is so easy to [...]
I know that when I started my journey to lose weight I would have to find an exercise that I could enjoy if I was going to stick to it for the long haul. I had always loved riding my bike when I was young. I [...]
Why Breakfast Matters Many Americans do not eat breakfast, even though nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body has been without food for more than eight hours. The very definition of breakfast is “breaking the fast.” Eating a [...]
There are times in my life when I feel like I have been dropped into paradise. That is just what happened to me this week and it has become my opportunity to explore and discover a new part of the world. In April, I was [...]
I had the opportunity to take a history tour to Nauvoo, Illinois this past week. What a wonderful experience. My parents were guides in the late 80’s in the Wilfred Woodruff home, and I often stopped to visit them on my way to New York. [...]
BEIJING, China – The story that I have to share is one of the most incredible stories I have ever seen in my travels. In Beijing there is a place called the Temple of Heaven. It is an ancient temple that thousands of tourists visit; [...]
Scrapbooking in the past 10 years has become the hot new craft. Kid, moms, dad and grandparents are taking their treasured memories and making them into works of art that will last forever. Now you can write a letter to friends or family that they [...]
With the warming weather, now is the perfect time to fire up the barbecue grill and enjoy outdoor dining in your backyard. If you're like me, the first grilling session of the season can feel a bit rusty. Here are some essential grilling tips to [...]
Campfire Safety Basics Camping is a fun summer activity that most of us enjoy. But one thing is essential for every camping trip - a campfire. If you don't know how to build a safe and proper fire, your trip will most likely be cut [...]
A time-tested, tried-and-true cooking method, stick cooking is a way all family members can be their own cook and prepare foods to the desired "doneness." You'll like the fact that stick cooking is easy and quick, with very little cleanup afterward. And the sticks are [...]
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