Fourth of July Facts and Traditions

Posted on July 3rd, 2012

To most Americans the Fourth of July means barbecues and beach days but what other fun traditions are held in celebration of Independence Day?

Since the very first Independence Day celebration in 1777, fireworks have been a major part in … Continue Reading

How to Take Care of Seasonal Allergies

Posted on May 17th, 2012

If you’ve spend your Spring season with the sniffles, it might be more than just a seasonal cold. Many people have seasonal allergies that make them miserable throughout the warm season.

Spring is especially hard for allergy sufferers, since large … Continue Reading

Spring Clean Your Spices

Posted on April 19th, 2012

It’s easy to know when the foods in your refrigerator have gone bad, but how often do you refresh your spice cabinet? Even though spices seems to last forever, most spices lose flavor over a period of time.

Start by … Continue Reading

How to Stay Hydrated

Posted on April 17th, 2012

Drinking enough water is not only necessary for our health, but staying well hydrated has many positive side effects. However it’s not always easy for people to drink enough water. With soda, juices, coffee and tea readily available, and so … Continue Reading

What is a Calorie?

Posted on April 10th, 2012

We hear about calories all the time, how we should watch them and how many we’re supposed to ingest. But do you know what a calorie actually is?

A calorie is the amount of energy is takes to raise the … Continue Reading