The Joys of Holiday Shopping

  by Lindsay Rose For the past couple of years, I have become somewhat of a smug holiday shopper. I start early, like September early, and when I find a good deal or have a good coupon, I buy the gift and tuck it away. Black Friday comes, when many people start...

Forgotten Angels: From The Heart

By Lindsay Rose As many of us find joy in our holiday shopping, we also find joy in helping others. There are numerous organizations worthy of your support, especially this time of year, but one of the most popular ones is The Salvation Army Angel Tree program. I have...

A Cynical Thanksgiving. Huh?

Allow me to ramble… First, I am anything but a cynic. In fact, you could say I am dangerously on the opposite side of that coin. I’m perfectly fine with that. What I’ve come to notice, however, is that many of the real, human treasures that we take for granted have...

What’s The Deal With Halloween?

Ghouls and goblins, angels and super-heroes, and always pop-culture icons! This is the scene of every neighborhood in America on the last day of each October. It’s no different right here in our neck of the woods. The community goes all out for Halloween. As a nation,...
Eat Well, Enjoy Wellness

Eat Well, Enjoy Wellness

by Megan Rhoades, RD, LD Grocery shopping can decrease your risk of deadly diseases, burn fat and build your bones, if you add these power foods to your cart. Eating these and other heart-healthy whole foods will boost your health while pleasing your palate. Berries...
Powerful Words for a New School Year

Powerful Words for a New School Year

by Rebekah Hinkle One steamy August morning as I was opening car doors for students on the first day of school, a new 3rd grader stepped cautiously onto the sidewalk. Before he closed the door his grandmother called out to him, “Learn it all today so you won’t have to...