Small Changes to Improve Heart Health
If you have a serious medical condition involving your heart, it may take a great deal of effort to improve your heart health. If you don’t already have a serious condition, however, a few small steps can go a long way towards improving your overall heart health and help prevent a number of more serious conditions. Heart health has also been proven to have a strong link to cognitive function as well, so many of the same things that protect your heart also protect your brain. Here are 3 small lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your heart health – and maybe help protect your brain in the…
Fun No-Treat Valentine’s Gifts For the Kids
Staying away from food-related treats on Valentine’s Day, especially when kids are concerned, can be difficult. You may be interested in this for a variety of reasons such as allergy issues or needing multiple Valentine gifts for a variety of children. If you’re looking for some fun no-treat Valentine’s gifts that are still kid-friendly, here are a few ideas. Heart-Shaped Earbuds If you have just a few children to buy for, then heart-shaped earbuds may be an ideal Valentine gift option. These can be purchased at most dollar stores as a novelty item for Valentine’s Day. If you have a kid that spends a lot of time on their tablet…
Three Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas are loaded with sugar and very indulgent. If you are on a special diet plan, watching your weight, or if you are getting ready for an upcoming fitness event then these breakfasts can be a no-go option. If you want to celebrate Valentine’s day with your significant other, there are options that you can create for breakfast that are healthier and not loaded with sugar. Here are a few ideas. Strawberry-Topped Banana Pancakes Banana pancakes are very easy to make. All you need are eggs and bananas. Mix the two ingredients together until you get a pancake-like consistency. Cook in the same way you would…
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
It’s National Fettuccine Alfredo Day! I didn’t know this day existed! But that’s cool — it’s a reason to post this delicious recipe! The appeal of classic Alfredo sauce lies in its simplicity. Featuring a blend of heavy cream, real butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, traditional Alfredo sauce delivers incredibly rich flavor without a lot of fuss. I always thought it was more difficult! This chicken and broccoli alfredo version builds upon the classic ingredients with the addition of rich cream cheese and fresh garlic. In addition, the heavy cream is replaced with a lighter blend of half & half and chicken broth. And the result? A creamy, delicious,…
Take Walks in Interesting Destinations
Walking on a treadmill in a gym can be unbearably boring. Nobody likes getting in shape by walking the same speed on a flat surface staring blankly at the wall, at best with music coming in through headphones or some random news channel blaring from the TV on the wall. It makes things tedious, and when you have to do something tedious, more often than not you’re going to stop doing it. If you really want to commit to fitness and not be bored to death while doing it, get outside and walk around some interesting places instead. There are so many good places to walk all around the world.…
8 Amazing Benefits of Gratitude
Beth was a negative nelly who struggled to find anything good about her life. As a result, she was chronically unhappy. She didn’t make as much money as her co-workers because her boss had it in for her. Her marriage wasn’t fulfilling because her husband wasn’t romantic enough. Her book wasn’t published because her agent wasn’t working hard enough. Finally, after hearing yet another rant about everything that was wrong in her life, Beth’s friend suggested the common denominator. “Perhaps the problem isn’t everyone else. Perhaps the problem is you. Do you even realize how often you complain?” her friend asked. Deeply offended, Beth began logging how often she complained.…
7 Hearty Party Appetizers
Do you hold parties for big sporting events or even Oscar watching events? Try some of these hearty party appetizers to keep your guests happy. If you want, you can make many of these types of appetizers ahead of time. This allows you to make life easier on the day of the event Buffalo Wings Buffalo wings are almost a staple at tailgating and holiday parties across the country. They are relatively easy to make and can be adjusted to varying tastes. Sour cream or blue cheese dressing is normally served alongside them. Stuffed Mushrooms Stuffed mushrooms are also good options to serve to people expecting more than mere chips…
Hosting a Game Day Party? Here are Few Tips…
It’s Party Time! The biggest football event of the year is this weekend. If you have football fans (or any sports fans) in your home, these tips for hosting a game day party will help you make sure a good time is had by all. However, be careful. Once you know how to throw a great game day party, you may have friends and family inviting themselves over more often! Have a Seat No one wants to watch the big game standing up, so make sure you have plenty of seating space. Having enough seats may mean you have to limit the number of people at your party. Or you…
Using Your Slow Cooker Year Around
Once you start digging out your slow cooker and using it to cook delicious homemade meals, you quickly become a fan. Many of us start to think about soups, stews, chilis, and all sorts of other delicious dishes that lend themselves to slow cooking when fall and cooler temperatures come around. We love our slow cookers during the cooler months of the year, but come spring, this amazing little kitchen appliance goes back in the cabinet. That’s a mistake. Slow cookers are wonderful appliances year around. Yes, they are perfect for those hearty winter dishes that we used to cook at the back of the stove in the darker months.…
Slow Cooker Month: Best Slowcooker Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese! One of my favorite things on earth! And not the instant kind — that’s for my kids… LOL No, I love macaroni and cheese. As I have noted before, I have been known to pick a restaurant based on the availability of cheesy dishes! The goal of holiday meals is to find good stuff to go with the mac N cheese. My mother made great macaroni and cheese — without a recipe. I could never quite imitate her dish — and I tried! So, I found a couple of recipes that may not have been just like hers but were exceptional! My usual go-to recipe has FOUR…
