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Cheesy Broccoli Turkey Meatballs
These were delicious. Kids and hubs agreed. Sometimes turkey can be dry and lack a bit of flavor, but these did not disappoint. Also there were some veggies I was able to sneak in there. Win win. Win. These made about 15-18 meatballs, therefore enough to freeze...
Project: Changing Behaviors
Changing our behaviors isn't always easy. Heck, if it was easy we would all be the weight we desired, have muscles wherever we desired, quit tobacco in a snap, and never procrastinate. But that's not how life goes, right? I'm reflecting because I just finished...
“1 in 5 people will be obese by 2025, study says.”
CNN recently published an article {link} titled, "1 in 5 people will be obese by 2025, study says.". Boy that title will catch your attention, right? Read it, it’s good. But here’s the deal- even though there are some very, very valid points in this article, there are...
Ways to Maintain your Professional Development
Staying current in your professional field keeps you marketable, maintains your degree as an expert in your field, and it shows your priorities. This is because staying current in your field takes time and effort- both of which are priceless. Therefore it identifies...
Food labels- Ingredients
We, as Americans, have been looking at food labels for years. Maybe you look at the food labels as a regular part of your grocery shopping. Or maybe you don't ever look at them due to lack of interest or not knowing what you are reading. However the most important...
Yoga, Part 2: Kids Edition
Today there was a Fitness Family Day at the local Wellness Center and we had a very fun time participating. There were toddler activities, fitness testing stations, fruit and veggie samples, giveaways, classes, everything. And for all ages. I was in all my glory... I...
(Worksite) Wellness Health Screenings
For many, many years I coordinated and orchestrated health screenings for all students and employees at Ashland University. It started with providing this opportunity to students and then the employees were able to reap benefits too. (each embedded link provides...
Worksite Wellness: Indoor Walking Paths
Doesn't everyone want to work for a company that supports and encourages you to live healthy, including your mind, body, spirit? Yes! Yes! Yes! During my time at Ashland University I was a member of the employee wellness committee and I spearheaded the worksite...