This guest post is by blogger Tiffany Selvey, who can be found blogging about living well on a budget at www.songbirdtiff.blogspot.com.
Whole Grains are an absolutely necessary part of a healthy day to day diet.  If you aren’t into eating plain wheat bread everyday, try these Super Power Muffins.  They are packed with protein, fruit, and   [Read More …]

Certain foods can help reduce cholesterol, improve heart health and memory function, and reduce your risk of getting cancer later in life. Superfoods are a way you can keep you and your family fit and healthy for life. The joy of superfoods is that they can be found at your local supermarket.
This WebMD article provides   [Read More …]

Have you ever dreamed of being able to produce your own food? Now is a great time to do so (no green thumb required)!
As the economy recovers, the number of people planting their own vegetables is on the rise. First Lady Michelle Obama started a vegetable farm on the White House lawn and interest in   [Read More …]

Caring for an elderly parent or family member can be frustrating and time consuming. However, there is a lot of information out there that can be of assistance in providing care.
AARP offers a comprehensive overview for planning, preparing, and providing at-home care. The guide covers housing options, legal and insurance advice, and end-of-life information. In   [Read More …]

Have your children, parents, or other family members moved into your home recently? When money gets tight, it is not uncommon to have many generations living under one roof. In fact, an AARP Bulletin entitled ‘All Under One Roof’ states that there is a 25 percent increase this decade in the number of   [Read More …]

By ‘greening’ your home, you can have a healthier life, do something good for the environment, and save some money.
According to the EPA, internal environments are 2 to 5 times as polluted as external environments. Compound that with how we spend about 90% of our time indoors and you have a situation where rates of   [Read More …]

“Stand Down” is the military term for periods of time when soldiers receive a break from combat to get new clothes, hot meals, and a chance to rest and relax.
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans has a list of local Stand Down events that are being held in communities throughout the country. The events provide   [Read More …]