Do you love sushi? What is a key ingredient that you think of when you picture a piece of sushi? Protein from the sea? Cucumber? How about the functional green wrapping inside the rice roll? What is that called?! That’s nori! Paper made from nori seaweed is that one ingredient that needs to be part […]
I have been creating a daily morning smoothie for the family for the past several years. My potentially critical smoothie consumers each morning are my husband Mark and three children who are now teenagers. They have grown up on this daily morning smoothie ritual. Looking back, as our children are now 19, 17 and […]
Recently we loaded up the RV with our three teenagers aged 19, 17 and 13, and drove down the coast of Southern California to the beautiful little beach town called La Jolla Shores, a suburb of San Diego. Months ago, we planned a kayak trip to La Jolla to tour the famous sea caves found […]
Have you ever been in a situation where something is loose and tightening it with a simple screwdriver that you do not have would be the perfect solution? Instead, using that less than optimal piece of equipment knowing that it was not performing its best was what the default was. Perhaps there was a time […]
We’re taught from a young age about the importance of healthy eating. That the body is a temple, and that good health is the secret to living a good life. Personally, this was one of the frustrating hurdles life had ever lodged in my path. Despite being highly motivated to improve my lifestyle and eating […]
Most everyone loves dogs. If you want to bring a smile to a dog owner, just ask about their dog. They will most likely tell you a happy or heartfelt story about their beloved family member. A dogs’ infectious energy and childlike innocence have a way of melting away our worries and brightening up our […]
Summer is a beautiful season. The warmth of the sun and a cool lake or ocean breeze practically drag us out onto the beach in our sandals and sundresses. For most people summer can be a time for rest and relaxation, but this isn’t always the case for everyone. Keeping our feet and toes in […]
Everyone hopes to live a long and healthy life. This is much easier said than done and certainly isn’t an exact science. It helps to be aware of all the available options and methods that might help increase your health and wellbeing. This article will uncover an option that you may not have considered or […]
On occasion, children have trouble falling asleep like the rest of us. Perhaps they are having a hard time adjusting when travelling to a different time zone, or they may be excited or anxious about something the next day. Maybe they are uncomfortable from an injury, and it is difficult to sleep. There are all […]
I find it fascinating that most wild animals live in some sort of balance with parasites, though humans are overwhelmingly told by Western medicine that it is more of a rare situation to have parasites in modern countries. Sure, we are not wild animals, we live cleaner lives, but parasites may be smarter than our […]