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Curcumin—The World’s Most Powerful Herb

Over 10,000 studies can’t be wrong—Curcumin, from the herb Turmeric—is proving to be effective at fighting, and even reversing diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s to cancer, and many in between. Turmeric is the yellow spice from India and Southeast Asia that colors food while adding a certain flavor that is both subtle and recognizable (think curry).  […]

Writing for a Blog

If you like to write, but you do not want the obligation of running your own site, guest blogging may be a good outlet for you.  You choose the topic, do the research, and create your post.  Many sites welcome guest writers, and although you often will not be paid, for many of us, having […]

Over-Stimulated Grandkids: How to Deal

The holidays are behind us, and you may think that the inappropriate behavior of your grandchildren is a thing of the past as well.  Reality check:  the tantrums they threw over a toy they didn’t get from Santa or the food they refused to eat at supper, or the meltdown at the supermarket because they […]

My Yoga Adventure

Note: This pose may contain affiliate links; that means we may make a small commission if you coose to make a purchase. All my friends were doing it, but I thought yoga was…stupid.  It looked like a bunch of women wishing they could get into shape but refusing to put forth the necessary effort.  I […]

Must-Reads from 2019

Picks for the Best Books from Last Year Note: I may receive a small commission if you decide to purchase one of the products below. As an avid reader, I am always looking for recommendations.  That’s why I put together this list of my 5-star books from 2019.  If you haven’t read these, you are […]

11 Ways To Help When A Grandchild Is Seriously Ill

Several months ago, my adult daughter Marissa, newly separated from her husband and still reeling from that blow, received a terrible diagnosis for her 3-year-old daughter, Mena. We had noticed Mena’s increased appetite, fits of bad behavior and especially her constant thirst. The pediatrician confirmed our suspicions, that Mena had juvenile diabetes, which would follow […]