If you are looking for experience based gift ideas, then check out our list below. If your family is anything like mine, the last thing we need at Christmas is more stuff. We have too many clothes, too many toys, too much everything. Christmas becomes an overwhelming overload of more stuff. Buying gifts becomes stressful. Will they like it? Will…
Edamame is packed with vitamin K and manganese. This soy protein is also easy to prepare at home. Check out these healthy vegan and vegetarian edamame recipes. Many people are looking to integrate more plant-based sources of protein for health and environmental reasons. Soy can be transformed into a variety of food products, from tofu to dairy substitutes. It’s environmentally…
Soup brings coziness and comfort to the winter season and is effortless to heat up for lunch. There’s something warming beyond the temperature about having a bowl of soup on a cold, snowy day. Though they’re often touted as health foods because of their liquid nature and vegetable content, soups can often rack up in saturated fat, sodium and even…
A skincare routine is much more than face washing and moisturizing before bed. It also includes using sunblock, staying away from harsh chemicals or pollutants – and feeding the skin important nutrients by eating certain types of healthy foods. Eating right is the foundation for a healthy body, and good nutrition should be part of any skincare routine. The produce…
The sledding hill at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills is a great place for older children. The steep slopes are fast, but also a bit bumpy.
The holiday season is a wonderful time to get together with loved ones, but it can also bring along a period of stress that can ultimately affect mental health. Financial pressure is among the highest on the list of holiday stressors. According to a Lending Tree poll, 13 percent of those surveyed are still paying off last year’s holiday bills…
Bundle up for a leisurely stroll along a snowy trial, enjoy ice skating at a local park, or find the best sledding hill for your family. Here are some amazing outdoor winter activities to keep your family busy this winter.
In the winter months, that task gets a bit harder and activity levels can drop off. Follow these five suggestions and your kids (and you!) will stay active on even the coldest of days.
As the holidays wind down, your kids may be pretty wound up thanks to the time off of school. Instead of letting them zone out in front of the TV or spend hours playing video games, plan some fun family projects that will get their minds going and spark their creativity. For kids 3 years old and under: Inspire imagination…
If you live in Michigan, your feelings about January probably depend on whether you love or hate the snow. Snow bunny or hermit, there’s plenty of ways for you to embrace this month and start the year off on a positive note. If you’re making resolutions, make sure they’re achievable. Finding an adventurous indoor exercise could help winter not feel quite…
