Pimento Cheese, Not Your Grandma's Spread

Pimento cheese is one of those foods that has been so corrupted by the food industry that it has become synonymous with other crappy foods like Spam.  I'm not even certain what store bought pimento cheese might contain, nor do I want to find out.  It's a shame because pimento cheese can be a delightful treat, even if it does Read the full post…

Plum Good BBQ Sandwiches

In a few days it will officially be fall but the temperatures are still warm enough for me to continue swimming for a few more days.  The breeze was a little cool but that didn't stop me from swimming several laps this morning and I felt great afterwards!  Have you exercised lately?  With fall's cooler temperatures and fewer insects, you Read the full post…

Shingles Vacine and Treatment

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with shingles so I felt I should discuss this nasty virus once again.  If you ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for getting shingles and believe me, you don't want it.  Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that scab over and may take 4 weeks or more to heal.  The Read the full post…

Vegetarian Tacos are muy delicioso!

There are times when I think I could easily become a vegetarian, especially when I try a new dish that is as good as the vegetarian tacos I had at Local Lime restaurant in Little Rock and the tofu fried rice at Sai Tai here in Jonesboro.  My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past weekend by spending Read the full post…

Midyear Health Check

Summer is winding down , the year is more than half way over and our January resolutions are long forgotten.  It's time for a health reality check.  First of all, how is your health lately?  If you have enjoyed good health, are you thankful?  Take some time to appreciate how wonderful it feels to be healthy, for your family to Read the full post…

Vacation Lessons For A Healthier Life

  I'm back from a lovely beach vacation and I wish I was still there with all my heart.  Wouldn't it be nice if our every day life was as nice as a vacation?  If we could relax, eat well, sleep and exercise just enough without having to worry about bills, work, illnesses and school, our lives would be perfect.  But Read the full post…

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Getting Organized – What To Have In Your Pantry

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 7, 2010 ]

My, are things hopping around here today!  So far I have four extra kids with more on the way.  A little bit of snow and my home turns into Disney since we live on the best hills in an area of flat land.  I only hope the food holds out. Tuesday I talked about cleaning out the freezer, pantry and Read the full post…

Start the New Year Right – Get Organized

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on January 5, 2010 ]

Happy 2010!  I am back from my vacation and ready for the new year with a fresh new look for my blog.  A new year prompts us to start over, try new things, make a difference.  For any new readers, this blog is about making changes that lead to better health, thus a better life.  Sometimes Read the full post…

Final Post For 2009 – Health Care Reform

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on December 27, 2009 ]

This will be my final post for 2009 as we are going on a trip for the remainder of the school break.  I want to end the year with a post on healthcare reform, a topic that concerns us all.  You may be surprised to learn that my husband and I favor healthcare reform, especially Read the full post…

Christmas Eve

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on December 24, 2009 ]

Christmas Eve is here and I hope the weather is nicer wherever you are.  Santa will be coming in a row boat to our house I’m afraid, and his red suit will be replaced with galoshes and a yellow slicker.  My husband is working this holiday weekend but hopefully it won’t be too bad.  My daughter is at swim Read the full post…

Consider Yoga For Fitness

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on December 23, 2009 ]

As we all think about New Year’s Resolutions in the coming weeks, I plan to share some exercise routines or diets that might work well for you.  Yoga is a wonderful way to exercise as it increases your flexibility, reduces stress, tones your muscles and can be done by any age group.  Even young children or Read the full post…

Video Makes A Graphic Point

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on December 20, 2009 ]

The following video from New York City’s Health Department makes a vivid point for limiting soft drinks and other sugary drinks in our diet in a very graphic way.  If nothing else makes you think about what you and your children are drinking, I hope this video does.  Watch it more than once and share it with Read the full post…

Breakfast IS Important – Breakfast Tips For The Time Challenged

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on December 17, 2009 ]

No one at my house ever misses a meal, especially not breakfast. I can’t imagine anyone going off to school or work with an empty, growling stomach. How can you concentrate or get anything done? Then, the other problem is that you are much more likely to overeat when you do stop for food. Studies Read the full post…

Red Meat, Do We Eat It? Sloppy Joes

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on December 15, 2009 ]

My husband gave a talk to a high school pre-Ap biology class a couple of weeks ago and one of the questions from the teacher was, “Do you eat red meat?”. The answer is somewhat complicated. Barry likes red meat and often orders a steak when we go out to eat. My children like beef Read the full post…

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