Keep moving this summer
Summer is such a busy time isn’t it? For those of us that live in the northwest we have to get out and enjoy the sun as much as possible. We never know how long it is going to last. We know that… Read more >>
Tips for choosing a walking shoe
Take an inventory of your shoes and determine how many pairs are most comfortable for walking. How many did you choose? One? Two? Choosing the right walking shoe is essential in preventing… Read more >>
Reunion Blues
Reunion Blues ©Lisa Barker Recently I went shopping for some special occasion outfits. I dressed up because I thought it might help salvage my dignity in case I didn’t find anything flattering… Read more >>
Aromatherapy for stress relief
Whether you’ve had a bad day at the office or had a stressful day at home, there is nothing like stress relief via aromatherapy. What is so distinctive about aromatherapy is the aroma part. That… Read more >>
Some explanation of HPV
Within the last year, we have been made aware, via TV commercials, about a virus which has been proven to cause cervical cancer. It is called HPV or human papillomavirus. Let’s explore this virus… Read more >>
Whole Wheat Zuccini Bread
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked oatmeal 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup grated apple 2 cups raw, grated zucchini 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 cups whole-wheat flour 1… Read more >>
Potato Slices with a kick
Potato Slices with a Kick Ingredients: 6 large potatoes 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon rosemary 3/4 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 minced garlic clove 1 1/2… Read more >>
Cheesy Veggie Shells
Cheesy Shells Primavera Ingredients: 1 12oz package of shells and cheese pasta mix. 2 tablespoons Low Fat Italian dressing 1 cup broccoli florets 1 red or green pepper cut into strips 1 cup baby… Read more >>
apple sauce rhubarb
Apple Sauce with Rhubarb Ingredients: 4-5 large apples 3 rhubarb stalks 1/2 pint strawberries 1/4 cup water Instructions: Peel rhubarb and cut into small pieces. Next, core and peel apple and… Read more >>
Tomato Broccoli Lunch
Tomato Broccoli Lunch Ingredients: 1 broccoli bunch 12 cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons minced parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chives Salt to taste Instructions: Wash and cut broccoli. Slice tomatoes… Read more >>
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