National Hospice Foundation
National Hospice Foundation Have you heard of Hospice? Do you know what Hospice is? I do. When my grandfather was dying of cancer Hospice care is what allowed him to … Continue reading
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots There is still time to donate to organizations like Toys for Tots! Toys for Tots is an organization that collects new, unwrapped toys and donates them to … Continue reading
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Things are gettin’ hectic! It’s crunch time! There are cookies everywhere! And fudge. It can be hard to eat real meals, real food, this time of year. Who has the … Continue reading
Emotional Growth Spurt
Do you sometimes feel like you are going through a growth spurt? I don’t mean physical growth like when you were a kid and your bones hurt from growing. I … Continue reading
Your Local No-Kill Animal Shelter or Rescue Group
Your Local No-Kill Animal Shelter or Rescue Group My friend Jenn is the biggest animal lover I know. She used to be a vet tech, and then spent several years … Continue reading
National Marrow Donor Program
National Marrow Donor Program Many of us have been touched by cancer, in one form or another. And many of us are familiar with the big cancer charity organizations like … Continue reading
Goals Week 12/18/11
I was reminded (again) why exercise is about more than just adjusting my BMI. I suffer struggle with anxiety issues that can be very debilitating. When I am not taking … Continue reading
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness My life has been touched by mental illness in many ways. Many family members and friends have been diagnosed with a variety of mental illnesses … Continue reading
Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish Most everyone has heard about the Make-A-Wish foundation. Make-A-Wish grants wishes for terminally ill children. From their website: Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children … Continue reading
Hearty Poblano Corn Chowder
I originally posted this recipe in September of last year. You can find the original post here. I made this again last night and it was delicious! I still didn’t … Continue reading