Mediterranean Pasta Salad
This is a version of my favorite pasta salad that my Aunt Sharon makes every time I go home for a visit. MNU's take has all sorts of healthy veggies in a light dressing, perfect for picnics or parties. …
Photo of the Day – Be Kind
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama
Reshaping Your Menu – Intro to Series
Welcome to the first part of our Reshaping Your Menu Series, BREAKFAST! This is the first in a series of posts, which will include suggestions for specific meal times, tips and tricks and snacks. After a serious illness (and…
Thought of the Day – Learning…
We learn the most in times of adversity.
Guidelines for the Daily Routine – A Caregiver’s Perspective
From time to time, we will feature a piece by one of our wonderful guest bloggers, who will generously share their personal experiences with us. We hope you find something useful in this next feature in our guest contributor's series, with…
Stress and Kids
We ran across an interesting study from the University of Helsinki in Finland regarding the effects of everyday exercise on stress levels in kids (via Parents Magazine). Tracking children’s activity, scientists measured the amount of stress hormone cortisol in their…
Vegetable Barley Soup
Don’t know what to do with all of those great veggies in the fridge? Worried that they will go bad before you figure it out? Try this simple way to use all of those great, healthy vegetables without any…
Black Bean Stew with Mango Salsa
This is an easy veggie soup that can be made ahead and used for lunches all week long. The mango salsa makes it bright and sweet! 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 garlic…
Things We Love – Waterfi
ROCK ME ON THE WATER Do you have joint and muscle aches and pains? I do, as a result of the medication I have to take every day. In an effort to find workouts that wouldn’t hurt my…