Today is Valentine’s Day (as if you needed me to tell you!). And ‘they’ say that Valentine’s Day is for lovers. Well, that’s just swell if you have a lover, and even then it can go bust (manage your expectations – be grateful for the cheap – rather – inexpensive bouquet of carnations!). Therefore, I…

There are a few theories floating out there about the origins of St. Valentine’s Day. Here follows my favorite. It comes from Belarus*. It is believed in Belarus*, that St. Valentine’s Day originated from the story that upon rejection by his mistress, Saint Valentine was so heartbroken that he took a knife to his chest,…

Slim Down While You Laugh It Up! by Janice Taylor Did you know that laughter~ * Reduces levels of certain stress hormones. * Boosts the immune system. * May lead to hiccupping but will dislodge mucus plugs from the respiratory tract! (Oh, how appealing!) * Gives you a full body workout (works the diaphragm and…

Hey everyone! Here is a Thanksgiving Calorie Guide.pdf. Something fun and colorful that you can print and take with you on Thanksgiving. Now you can remember not only the calorie count of the various yummy Thanksgiving offerings, but you can also use this printout as an anchor to your healthy living goals! Plus, it’s a…

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