Valentine’s Day is a much loved and celebrated holiday. Sharing love just feels good. When a dog loves, it is often described as unconditional. This...
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Travel via Reading
Jade Dragon Mountain transports the reader to China. With so many aspects of life on hold right now, those of us who love to travel must find...
Neuroplasticity and Exercise
Dislike exercise? Your brain is begging for it. “I can do it,” I always say. But getting the motivation to exercise every day can be challenging....
Bark at Me
Treat your dog to a healthier lifestyle. When we make New Year resolutions for ourselves, it is an opportunity to include our dogs. If you want to...
Resolute and Ready
Pick a resolution fit for your lifestyle. My New Year’s resolution last year was, “Never touch something twice when touching it once will do.” As...
Living Well
With generosity and courtesy comes peaceful living. It is not possible to eliminate every source of tension and disagreement in our lives. While in...
Early Success
Language and culture right in your backyard. “Real learning, real culture” is the motto at Alma Flor Ada, says founder Lucilla Dávila. Alma Flor...
Holiday Cocktail Recipes from Haskell’s
Eat, drink and be merry with these indulgent cocktail recipes. The weather outside may be frightful, but these drinks are so delightful. Impress...
How Do I Keep My Dog from Getting Into Holiday Gifts?
Give your dog their own gifts to keep yours safe. Holidays are upon us again. The entire family including the dog shares the excitement. Do you put...
This Holiday Season, Reach Out to Your Neighbors
Welcome your neighbors and friends this holiday season. Elizabeth Bowen, a Dublin writer, once said, “To turn from everything to one face is to find...
Need Help Starting New, Healthy Holiday Traditions?
Let’s dig into a heaping helping of healthy holidays! Ah, the holidays! Merriment, jingle-jingle, ho-ho-ho and a barrel of foods you shouldn’t eat,...
Holiday Recipe: Salted Bourbon Pecan Pie
Our Kowalski's culinary expert shares her oft-requested recipe for a holiday dessert. At holiday time, folks who never otherwise would pick up a...
What Do You Get From Giving?
Giving promotes happiness as a reward. What are the motivators that prompt us to give of our time, money and energy? It is often the giver, not the...
5 Tips for Being a Great Dinner Guest
A few dinner guest mannerisms to follow. Over the years, I’ve shared a ton of strategies for hosting holiday parties; but the hardest part of...
Yellow Ribbon Network Supports Woodbury’s Veterans
The Yellow Ribbon Network helps uplift Woodbury’s veterans and their families. The sacrifices of our community’s veterans often come at a...
How to Boost Your Immune System
How stress, supplements and water impact your immune system. As we continue to face off against COVID-19, let’s focus on fortifying your body for...
What to Read: ‘The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter’ Rewrites Classic Horror
"The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter" is the perfect fall read. Theodora Goss’ The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter rewrites the...
Dog Training is a Lifelong Journey
Dog training must be incorporated into your day-to-day lifestyle, but it's worth it in the end. I believe it is a dog’s right to be trained and a...
Raspberry Bostock
This delicious pastry recipe is perfect for sharing (or leftovers). Raspberry Bostock Makes 12 6 oz. fresh raspberries ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar,...
How Do I Help My New Dog Adjust to Their New Home?
Adopted dogs often have special needs - here are some tips for helping your new addition adjust. During this time of isolation, many people have...
