Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Family
We know the holidays will be different this year because of COVID-19. But one thing that won’t change is the importance of getting along with the family, whether it’s in […]
Avoid Excess this Holiday
In general, there is a trend toward excess in our lives. We live in a world where both kids and adults have come to regard overload as normal, and anything […]
Meaningful Christmas Gifts for 2020
Thanksgiving is behind us, and hopefully it was celebrated without you or members of your household contracting COVID-19. We now have a few weeks to prepare for the next series […]
December Gardener’s Almanac Tips
Though yards and gardens were put to bed some time ago, there are still outdoor tasks to consider and holiday gardening gifts to give. Here are some tips. · Use deicing compounds sparingly […]
Healthy Eating for a Happy Holiday
The average American consumed about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day when taking into consideration pre-meal snacking, the actual dinner, dessert, then evening leftovers. That is enough to gain a pound […]
Cranberries: a Healthy Holiday Choice
The health benefits of cranberries, combined with their unique taste, versatility and ease of use, make them a wise fruit choice not only during the holidays, but year round. Since […]
Thinking Outside the Box for 2020 Thanksgiving
Recent recommendations from Governor Gary Herbert have stated that the Thanksgiving holiday must be different this year if we are to lower our record-high COVID-19 numbers. These recommendations can leave […]
Four Tips to Help You Be a Savvy Holiday Shopper
Many retailers are promoting month-long Black Friday deals and will continue to flood us with advertising until Christmas. But before jumping the gun and diving in blindly to holiday spending, […]
Final Fall Pruning and Projects
Before giving up on gardening for the season, it’s important to finish strong by properly preparing your yard and garden for a long winter’s nap. Consider these tips. Pruning – Do not prune […]
Tips for Staying Positive and Healthy During the Pandemic
For many people, the pandemic has caused disarray and uncertainty, and it is easy to become anxious and skeptical. However, there are many things we still have control over, and […]