January 31, 2014 Super Bowl parties are being planned across the country, but are you taking into consideration your team’s favorite foods? Here are some items served at the resident stadiums for each team! The Broncos At Sports Authority Field at Mile High, the home of the Denver Broncos, you will find their “Regional and…
February 14, 2014 In a few short weeks (if we’re lucky) the flowers will start emerging and with that short sleeves and sandals. Are you ready to show some skin? Many of us have hidden under long sleeves these last few months and maybe neglected our skin, hair and feet a little more than we…
January 30, 2014 It seems like most of us are trying to get rid of the oil on our face. Between cleansers, blotting papers, serums and lotions there are numerous tools to keep the grease and shine off our face. So why are we suddenly trying to put it back on? Do beauty oils really…
January 30, 2014 The holiday season may be behind us but many of us still travel during these harsh winter months. Whether it’s a vacation to a warmer destination or a road trip home for a wedding, a happy occasion can become extremely stressful when the weather conditions take a nasty turn. If things get…
February 4, 2014 Where are the photos from your last vacation? Beautifully displayed in a coffee table worthy, hardbound book … or still stuck on your smartphone’s camera roll? Lovingly captured on a fleece blanket … or accidentally deleted from your tablet? Sweetly displayed in a mini-album … or lost forever in a Facebook album?…
February 17, 2014 Vinegar, a product likely sitting in your pantry right now, is not only eco-friendly but also a powerful anti-bacterial. And it’s cheap, too! For less than $3, you can buy a gallon of vinegar and concoct your own environmentally-friendly cleaning products. To get you started, here are seven recipes for creating common…
February 26, 2014 Do you remember the last time you whirled away an entire day at the beach with your husband? Without sand toys, buckets, water wings and kids in tow? When was the last time you and your girl friends chatted over cocktails at a trendy restaurant? If it’s been a while, why not make plans…
February 10, 2014 Are you squeezing enough fruits and vegetable into your daily diet? Research has long proven that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. And since fruits and vegetables are naturally rich in fiber and low in calories, they are a great fit…
February 4, 2014 The idea that items found in your garden and grocery store can heal you is nothing new. For century’s people all over the world have used plants like ginger, feverfew, and dandelion to help ease headache pain, stomach upset, and skin irritations. Recent studies suggest that we are turning to these at…
February 6, 2014 Each season we are bombarded with hot new colors, styles and combinations to test, try and hopefully keep. Some ideas are better than others. Anyone still on board the harem pants bus? Breaking down the style into something that works can be difficult. We want fashion that carries over to more than…
February 7, 2014 I’m not a big fan of going out to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day. I prefer to make a simple meal at home. Not something that takes too long, not something elaborate – just something made with love. Because after all, that is what Valentine’s Day is about! When I asked my…
February 8, 2014 My husband has been pestering me lately to make him cookies. I don’t tend to do a lot of baking since I follow the Paleo diet. I find a big pile of cookies to be a bit of a temptation some days. The kids and my husband don’t follow the Paleo diet…
February 14, 2014 The Olympics have started and I’m sure everyone is tuning in to watch the various sports and news around the event. We learn about the athletes and some of the Russian culture, but what about the food? Russian food is rich in history but not a common food in the United States. …
February 19, 2014 Look into a mirror and what do you see? Most of us are never satisfied with what our reflection – we’re overweight, too skinny, need bigger boobs, need smaller boobs, have a big butt, have a flat butt, have cellulite … the list of “faults” goes on and on. Society has a…
February 13, 2014 We’ve been walking around in the same edgy metallic hues for so long now they have lost their edge. Gold, bronze and silver still reign supreme at the Olympics and in our closet, but get ready to make way for a different look in metallic clothing and accessories this season. Let’s go…
February 12, 2014 About six months ago, I started hearing people talk about the Paleo diet. I didn’t pay much attention to it since I’ve never had much luck with dieting in the past. One day, curiosity got the best of me and I started reading about the Paleo diet and learned that it is…
February 12, 2014 Valentine’s Day rolls around every February and, with it, comes the pressure to produce a day filled with romance that your partner will remember and cherish forever. Of course, most people try and fail miserably but it’s the thought that counts, right? The holiday can be especially difficult for those who are…
February 27, 2014 Spring is on the horizon – what better time to cleanse and purify your home and your body. Starting from the inside out, you can rev up sluggish winter digestion, flush your GI tract, prepare your body for lighter foods, detox and purify your blood. It doesn’t require that you drink special…
February 21, 2014 Soup to me is such a comfort food! This minestrone soup recipe follows the Italian tradition of relying solely on the vegetables, beans and a scrap of parmesan rind for the flavor of the broth. The beans, cooked from scratch in the soup broth, enrich the soup. Napa cabbage sweetens it and…
February 17, 2014 In a committed relationship, we all experience peaks and valleys in our sexual activity. We might be attracted to our significant other but our crazy schedules, fatigue, pregnancy, menopause, illness and childrearing can derail intimacy for even the most devoted couples. It becomes a problem, however, if you find yourself without any…
February 18, 2014 Just like the fitness world, the world of wellness has its own set of trends that crop up each year. So what can we expect to hit store shelves, gyms and the apps arena? Will green juice still be big in 2014? Absolutely! When we take a look beyond workouts what can…
February 20, 2014 Ahoy friends! Trends come and go but the nautical trend seems to come back year after year with an updated twist each time. A smart trend, nautical works on every size, complexion, and age group. It also adds some wardrobe staples to your closet that will be around for years to come. …
February 22, 2014 Looking for an amazing adventure right in the heart of the US? A getaway to Gatlinburg, Tennesee is the kind of special experience that’s bound to become a long-lasting family tradition. Gatlinburg is a quaint village set in the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains. It offers a vast variety of activities…
March 3, 2014 March is National Nutrition Month and the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust is setting out to encourage Oklahoma residents (and everyone else in the nation) to take steps to eating healthy! Good nutrition has a positive effect on mental and physical well-being. Healthy eating can help you live stronger and healthier lives. It…
April 21, 2016 Did Valentine’s Day revitalize your romance? Looking for an earth-friendly way to spend some quality time together? It’s becoming more and more popular for travelers to look for vacation options that will have minimal impact on the environment. While there are many ecotourism resorts around the world, here are five romantic options right…
March 5, 2014 Your dog’s name. Some people agonize over it, some just choose any name – does it really matter in the long run? The name you choose is important. Very important. It is perhaps the single most important word in their vocabulary. However it’s not important in the way you may think. What is important…
February 20, 2014 My kids adore chocolate milk and I love it too – especially when they choose it over of a high-sugared fruit drink or soda. TruMoo is flavored milk that is nutritious and delicious! TruMoo contains no artificial growth hormones and is packed with calcium, and vitamins A&D. It is sweetened with just…
February 21, 2014 A few years ago, after over a year of stomach problems and illnesses, my daughter was diagnosed as gluten intolerant. Gluten is defined as: a substance present in cereal grains, esp. wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough. Her gluten intolerance started a whole new cycled in our life…
February 25, 2014 It may be all frozen tundra out there today, but in the blink of an eye sandal-season will be upon us. Even if you can only dream of warmer weather it is time to shake off the winter blues and explore what the spring and summer season of strappy sandals, leather-laden footwear…
February 28, 2014 The King Cake, baked with a small plastic baby hidden inside, is a New Orleans tradition for a Mardi Gras party. Rich in tradition, the King Cake is a cross between a coffee cake and a French pastry and is decorated in royal colors of purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power). These…
February 27, 2014 This month, there has been a lot of emphasis on showing love to your partner, children and even your co-workers. Rarely, though, do we put as much effort into cultivating our relationship with ourselves. As we prepare for spring, why not direct some of those loving thoughts, feelings and actions inwards? Here…
March 4, 2014 Are you looking to teach your children some of the basic Spanish you learned in college? Will you finally be putting those high school language skills to the test on an upcoming trip? Or perhaps you just want to take on the challenge of learning a new language? Learning a new language,…
March 7, 2014 Winters can be brutal and many people can’t – or don’t want – to get outside to exercise. But with warmer days now , it’s the perfect time to commit to an exercise plan that includes fresh air, even if it’s as simple as walking around your neighborhood or the park. Recent…
March 6, 2014 Top of the day to you! And an early St. Patrick’s Day greeting. Corned beef, cabbage and soda bread bring the luck of the Emerald Isle. And who couldn’t use a little luck? I thought I would give you easy recipes to make a traditional Irish dish. And this crockpot corned beef…
March 14, 2014 Whenever watching my team play in the NCAA basketball tournament, I get the munchies. I think it is from nerves! Rather than eating handfuls of plain ole mixed nuts, here are several snack mix recipes to enjoy. There are so many ways to make a snack mix and a variety of ingredients…
March 21, 2014 Many people dislike potato soup because it can tend to be bland. Not this recipe! This soup flavors the potatoes with blue cheese and balsamic vinegar, and a dollop of olive tapenade. Plus, it’s ready to serve in just an hour. Blue Cheese Potato Soup Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 5 garlic cloves,…
March 6, 2014 March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. This is a very worthy cause that continues to have low visibility despite the fact that so many women suffer from the disorder every day. For this reason, we must work together to bring this issue to light. The Million Women March will take place in 53…
March 10, 2014 Spring is almost here and summer is sure to follow along eventually, despite the snow in my backyard today. The warmer weather means I’ll be packing away my sweaters and long pants – to be replaced with shorts, capris and summer dresses. Whenever I’m faced with my summer wardrobe, I start thinking…
March 28, 2014 Do you like playing April Fool’s jokes on people? This is a fun recipe to serve for dessert (or better yet – make it on a day when no one would expect, like a birthday in August!) This meatloaf cake makes a terrific birthday joke cake or April Fool’s Day recipe for…
March 10, 2014 Protection from the sun is our top priority when the hot summer months arrive. Next to water safety most women arm their family in a layer of sunscreen, sunblock, hats and shades to keep the UVA/UVB rays at bay. What about our clothing and workout wear? Is it up to sun safety…
March 14, 2014 From the minute we are born, we grow older. And yet, many people only think about aging on their birthdays, especially milestone birthdays. Somewhere around 30 or 35 many women really feel the clock ticking and start thinking about ways to fight aging. With the advances in medicine and technology, it’s easy…
March 10, 2014 Did you skip breakfast today? Or did you fuel up on coffee and a pastry, a.k.a. empty calories? Dodging breakfast is one of the worst ways you can start you day. “Our bodies are machines and they, like any other machine, need fuel!” explains Nick Perri, trainer and owner of First Place Fitness in…
March 12, 2014 Losing weight can be challenging. Each year as the snow melts, I starting thinking about dropping a few pounds and toning up. One of the biggest complaints I hear from friends is that they don’t want to live on salads and water. We all want to see results without making drastic changes…
March 13, 2014 If you’re like me – you’ve been looking at spring fashions online, in magazines and in stores for a while now and you can’t wait to get some of these new duds out of your closet and on you. There is one small problem. Winter is still hanging around. Dressing for spring…
March 13, 2014 Looking for the family vacation adventure of a lifetime? This past summer, our family traded in our city life to become a family of cowboys and cowgirls, living the good life on an idyllic Montana dude ranch. We spent a week at Nine Quarter Circle Ranch, a family guest ranch overlooking the northwest corner…