Slow cookers are an excellent way to get children all ages involved in cooking. Combining ingredients, measuring out spices and chopping vegetables are some ways to spark your child’s interest in healthy food. One of the best ways to win the veggie war with kids is to empower them to like them in the first place. Allowing children to help…
While steaks and burgers are grill favorites, consider finishing off the meal with a healthy grilled fruit dessert. When fruit meets the flame, its sweet component allows for caramelization that develops complex flavors. Combined with Greek yogurt, grilled fruit desserts pack in fiber and antioxidants for a sweet and healthy treat. Fruits that are firm and not overripe taste great…
After a year of lock downs and restrictions, more Americans are looking to travel in 2021. In a recent poll, more than two-thirds of respondents indicated they did not feel comfortable traveling by plane – making road trips an increasingly popular option. With summer almost here and kids approaching the end of the school year – what better than to…
Many Americans are choosing to take car trips this summer, and Michigan offers great opportunities for camping. Even if a trip isn’t in the stars, families can make their backyard a campground on June 26, Great American Backyard Campout Day, or any day for that matter. Either way, being prepared is the key to a successful adventure. Camping and days of exploring are exciting but…
It’s going to be hot this week and we are planning on spending a ton of time outside cooling off with a variety of water toys and enjoying our pool. Today, I would like to address the importance of backyard water play safety. Planning our week, we will likely get out the hose and let the kids wash the car, run…
With fall right around the corner, cold weather is soon to follow. But that doesn’t mean that the fall and winter seasons will take away your ability to swim. Did you know this active hobby is the fourth most popular recreational activity in the United States? If this activity was solely limited to the short months of summer, there’s no…
A majority of swimming programs in the Metro Detroit area offer classes with set start and end dates. Golfish Swim School is different in that they offer year-round swimming classes where students move up through the levels at a pace that is perfect for their needs and ability. Here are ten great reasons why year-round swimming is better: 1. Students…
Most parents have seen television commercials that seem to poke fun at the fact that children don’t want to eat their vegetables. Picky eaters push peas around their plates – but don’t try them. Cooked spinach brings a grimace. Roasted beets are strange enough to make them raise their little eyebrows. These attitudes may seem funny, but when some parents…
Do you have a Michigan Library card? If so, then you can access hundreds of Michigan’s state parks, National Parks, historic sites, recreation areas and campgrounds for either free or discounted admission. Through the Michigan Activity Pass Program you can access over 100 State Parks, 138 Campgrounds and many more activities. Just print a free one-day pass, which can be…
Aging is often a bitter-sweet process for people. It’s a privilege to grow old, but society often portrays aging as an undesirable (but inevitable) part of life. Aging doesn’t have to be viewed like that, though. We can change the way we think and truly help the ones we love age with grace. It’s estimated that 20% of the U.S.…
After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, more Americans are looking to travel in 2021. In a recent poll, more than two-thirds of respondents indicated they did not yet feel comfortable traveling by plane, making road trips an increasingly popular option. With summer almost here and kids approaching the end of the school year, it’s the perfect time to explore this…
While mental health issues like depression and anxiety affect both men and women, studies have shown men are less likely to seek help or receive treatment. Research on this disparity often leads to the societal stigma of mental health. For example, a 2018 study from the World Health Organization found that the cultural stigma of mental illness affects men more…
Summer in Michigan provides an abundance of colorful produce to choose from and tons of farmers markets to find your favorites. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of to a well-balanced, nutrient dense diet. They are nature’s fast food and provide many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber for overall good health. The goal is at least five-a-day for better health, choosing…
This year has held quite a few “healthy eating” trends; plant-based eating, meal planning, intuitive eating, calorie counting, the list goes on. The thing is, “healthy” is a completely subjective word: it will look different for everyone. Some may feel successful with a fridge full of low-calorie, high protein meals for the week. Others will bring an apple as a…
June 5th is National Trails Day. Why not celebrate this year with a hike with your family through one of the amazing family-friendly trails in Michigan. Maybe you are working toward you goal of 1000 Hours Outside this year, or just want to spend some quality time with your family. No matter the reason, hiking is a great way to…
