2 More Reasons to Slow Down Around Town

One evening last week, I was driving home from dinner in Summit with two friends. They will remain nameless, but it is definitely a sign we are getting old, as they both said they hate driving after dark. Since I am significantly younger than Amy and Heather (oops!), I have no problem with nighttime driving. Just as […]

Sugar … the true demon of Halloween

Halloween = CANDY ... woo hoo! Love it, but then again, I hate it. Read on for the danger lurking between the chocolate and caramel.

Safety Tips For Kids’ Halloween Makeup

Makeup makes the costume, but make sure you are safe when it comes to applying on kids.

Ovarian Cancer–the Silent Killer…or is it?

Are the symptoms of ovarian cancer silent or are we ignoring them? A little awareness can save your life. Pass this on to the women you love.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: DR. SAM RHEE

Learn about the global difference this local plastic surgeon is making.

An Apple a Day …

Just because there are new, flashy fruits on the market, doesn't mean apples are any less healthy. Read on to learn about the benefits of this friendly, affordable fruit.

Lyme Disease — Tis the Season

"Kids, get out of the house. Go outside and play ... but watch out for TICKS!" Read on to be in the know about Lyme Disease symptoms and prevention.

Grandma’s Chicken

All my kids and at least 10 of my nieces and nephews choose this as their birthday dinner every year. It was one of my mother’s go to dinner recipes, and the smell of it reminds me of home.

Bird’s Nest Pasta

Quick and delicious fresh tomato and basil sauce with some “bird eggs” thrown in. Use as a side or as a main dish. This is a great warm weather alternative to a heavy red sauce. You can use gluten free pasta as well.

Parenting Tip: Pretend Your Child is Someone Else’s

The connectedness between mother and child is wonderfully intense, but it can get in the way of rational thinking and common sense. It works both ways. It can make us feel unreasonably accountable for our children's mistakes. And, it sometimes puts on us blinders, so we can't see our own child's faults and shortcomings.