If someone you love is ready to get into gardening or ready to expand his or her gardening efforts, you can’t go wrong with these ideas. A pile of organic garden soil, compost or mulch. Seriously, it’s on the real gardener’s wish list. Compost bin. It’s time to put all those kitchen peels and scraps [...]
Each year there are families who can't stand the thought of cutting down a perfectly good Christmas tree for the holidays. For those folks, the idea of purchasing a ball & burlap tree with its roots intact is appealing. When you've removed all the lights, ornaments and tinsel, you can plant it outside in your [...]
Many Americans gain between one and five pounds every holiday season. Here are a few tips and ideas to help you maintain your weight throughout the holiday season. Don’t skip meals. You’ll likely overeat later. Drink plenty of water. It helps you stay hydrated and less likely to over-indulge. Keep healthy snacks in your purse [...]
God of all gifts, we thank you for the many ways you have blessed us.
When you're doing holiday cooking or you're trying to cut down on all the snacks that are plentiful this time of year, pop a piece of sugarless chewing gum into your mouth. It will help you consume fewer calories.
A former professional football player who walked away from the game and a multimillion dollar salary to begin a farming endeavor to feed the hungry has gained lots of media attention. The story is quite inspirational. Jason Brown is a former standout for the St. Louis Rams where he had a contract worth $37.5 million. [...]
Take a walk early in the day and again after dinner. Invite family members to join you and enjoy the holiday together.
As you and your family and friends gather this Thanksgiving season, what are you thankful for? Sharing a meal with others is a blessing. As you gather around the table, consider the many gifts and blessings you are thankful for and say thanks. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to express thanks, joy and love. It's [...]
O Lord, that lends me life, Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness. William Shakespeare from King Henry VI, act 1
God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn. We thank you for the fall harvest and the bounty of our land. Amen
