Simple Strategies for Outmaneuvering Motion Sickness

You’re sitting in the passenger seat of your family’s SUV, watching trees rush past in a blur. Your head spins, your stomach lurches, and a warm, clammy feeling comes over you. No, you’re not in love. You’re experiencing motion sickness. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day are among the busiest travel periods of the year. […]

Healthier Holiday Traditions

Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Wisconsin, there were some foodstuffs named Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate, and Cheesy Casserole. As usual, they were feeling confident as they approached the holiday season, knowing they would be as popular as ever. They were always a hit at parties hosted by The Family. The foodstuffs loved […]

Fun Run 2011 Results

We had an outstanding fun run on September 25, 2011, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Thanks to all our friends who came to join us. Here are the results and rankings. Follow the link for more photos. Results By Bluepoint Race Management Systems, Inc. www.bluepointtiming.com Men: 5- 8 9-13 14-18 19-35 36-45 46-55 56-99 Women: 5- 8 […]

Top 10 Unhealthiest Vending Machine Snacks

Tempted to get one of these snacks from the office vending machine? If so, put the coins back in your pocket, and step away from the vending machine. Drake’s Apple Fruit Pie Austin Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Cheese Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts Doritos Skittles Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers Ruffles Original Cheetos Crunchy Twix 3 Musketeers From […]

Planning a Green Baby Shower

It’s easy to throw an eco-friendly baby shower with a few quick adjustments to the usual routine. Start off right — go paperless! The pre-designed cards at Punchbowl (www.punchbowl.com) are cute and easy to manipulate — five minutes from start to send. Comparable services exist at www.pingg.com and www.evite.com. Your matching set of custom save […]

Perfect Pizza

Perfect Pizza   Crust Approximate prep time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 small crusts or 1 large Difficulty level: moderate 2 tablespoons instant yeast* 2 cups ice water 2 cups white whole wheat flour 2 cups unbleached flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons ground flax 1 teaspoon salt Place all ingredients in a Bosch or […]

Is Road Biking for You?

Thanks in part to Lance Armstrong, road biking has become an increasingly popular sport in the United States. It is a specialized sport, because the design and intent of the bike limit you to paved roads. While road bikes are not as versatile as mountain bikes, they do allow you to travel much longer distances […]

Review: The Divvies Bakery Cookbook

There’s no better motivation for creating allergy-free desserts than raising a wee one with serious health issues, as I found out myself several months after receiving this cookbook. Though it’s written with children in mind, Divvies showcases a sweet collection for all ages, treats that inspire worry-free sharing — possibly the true definition of dessert. […]