May 2014 - My New Usual

Cool California Chili

Although we are from Texas, where chili is an art form, we have modified our favorite chili recipe to lighten it up and make it healthier. Note: real Texas chili has no beans. Our Cool California Chili is made vegetarian-style…

Expressions

Sexy? Who, Me?

You know who we need to be kind to the most? Ourselves. Read on for more... I saw this on the bike path at the beach the other day. I believe it was part of a marathon course and…

Inspiration

Jamie’s Gems: A Life Well Lived

Living a Life Well Lived ~ Writing Our Own Epic Story John Green's optimistic yet sad novel, "The Fault In Our Stars," is probably the sweetest book and one of my most favorite ever. It was also adapted into…

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We Honor Those Who Serve

Today we salute those who serve our country so that we may have our freedoms. For all of those grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles and other dear ones, a heartfelt thanks from the team here at MNU.…

Health + Wellness

HOT TIP: How to Prevent Viruses

Here's something you should know...would you believe that just one easy, free and completely accessible thing can turn your body into a virus fighting powerhouse? It's true, and that one thing is EXERCISE! Just walking briskly for…

Inspiration

Thought of the Day – “I Can’t…”

I don't care if Monday's blue, Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too, Thursday I don't care about you, It's Friday. I'm in love. Tell the ones you love that you need them. Have a great holiday weekend! …

Health + Wellness

Spinaci e Fagioli

This is an adaption of a family recipe, one that is a favorite of my Uncle Pat. It's easy, inexpensive to make and guess what, super good for you! Beans are an outstanding protein, and whatever greens you use are…

Expressions

A Story to Share: For the Caregiver

We saw this story by author and journalist Sally Quinn that was published recently in the Washington Post. She's been there, so she knows of what she speaks. Some of you do, too. Read on. Love overcomes life’s…

Inspiration

Jamie’s Gems – Be in the Moment

Appreciate each moment for its self alone ~ the blissfulness of THIS…..this moment, this person, this opportunity, this day...

Health + Wellness

HOT TIP: Death of the Diet Soda

Did you know that 1/5 of the U.S. population consumes diet drinks every day, according to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention? How about this, menopausal ladies - drinking two or more diet sodas per day can increase…