When you’re planning a gift for a loved one, there doesn’t have to be an occasion. You can pick out something fun and healthy. The gift ideas you choose should follow two essential rules of giving. One – the recipient should be happy to have or use the gift. And, two – the item should…
It’s almost fall — and that means it’s time for soups, stews and other savory comfort foods. These options keep us warm and full as the weather turns cool. But how do you enjoy your favorites when you want to lose weight? It’s no secret that autumn meals can be wholesome and hearty. As a…
Nurses have certainly been having a difficult time lately. Those on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic have been unable to access all the PPE that they need, and they have been working extremely long hours under stressful conditions, trying to not only treat their patients, but also not worry about whether there is a…
Plant-based diets have been picking up speed in recent years, and chances are you’ve wondered once or twice what all the fuss is about. More and more people are going vegan, and innovations in vegan food are becoming available every day. Many hypotheses point to plant-based diets being the natural way humans evolved to eat,…
The status of your child’s school may remain up in the air, but as a parent, you might have already decided that you don’t trust returning your angel to a traditional public model just yet. You still need to take charge of your child’s education — could virtual learning answer your prayers? Absolutely. Although it…
We all know that feeling, when at first you lose a few pounds and then your weight loss plateaus, or simply doesn’t seem to be getting anywhere. It can be disheartening, and make you feel as though that goal is unattainable. We would all like to be in the ‘ideal’ weight range, but when we…
A person’s diet can have a tremendous effect on his or her life, and many people live with diets that are woefully insufficient. This is largely a result of tempting offers of convenience, so it can be a real challenge to make better dietary choices. However, this is a problem that many people need to…
The pandemic taught many people the value of saving for the unexpected. However, you require cash put aside for more than emergencies. You need it to fulfill your dreams. You might protest, “But wages have stagnated, and COVID-19 is causing further setbacks.” This argument is valid, but you might nevertheless be overlooking valuable ways to…
By now, millions have transitioned from their office cubicle to their kitchen table. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some companies want their employees to stay at home for the foreseeable future. If that’s the case for you, it’s time to look at your current remote work routine. Are you set up for the next few…
Anyone—even a dog—can write a blog. Which perhaps explains why there are so many out there, all tempting us to procrastinate at work. But it’s hard to know which sites are truly trustworthy, entertaining, informative, and/or offer the best (healthy) food porn. We know your time is valuable, so we went ahead and scoured the blogosphere for you to…