Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good For You?

What's all the fuss about?

5 Simple Tips to Prevent Injuries in Young Athletes

What we really need on our fields is a little common sense. You can't always protect against accidents, but you can make some positive steps to diminish their likelihood.

I never thought that I would get skin cancer.

I never thought that I would get skin cancer.  I am very fair and so I have always taken extra precautions before spending time in the sun.  As a teen, while my friends spent hours baking in the sun, I would be sure to sit under an umbrella so I wouldn’t burn.  I didn’t go […]

Hydrate With a Fruit-Infused Water

On a hot day, nothing is better for you than water. But when you infuse it with fruit and ingredients that give it zesty flavor and can boost your immune system, it’s even better. Here are a few of our favorite combos. 1. Fruit Punch Add whatever you have in the house–oranges, blueberries, strawberries and apples. After you drink […]

Childhood Obesity Gets Worse in the Summer

Here is why I think this happens.

Tinkergarten: An Alternative to Camp

Tinkergarten: Putting play back into education! What Happened to Recess? Even if your kid hasn’t started school I think we’ve all heard of the dreaded common core.  As a middle school English teacher I am not against the message of the common core curriculum, however there seems to be something lost in translation.  Schools have […]

Subscription Boxes for Dad

Check this out for unique Dad's Day gifts.

Low-Carb Summer Cocktails

Fruity summer cocktails have crazy-high calories. So we've put together a few "skinny" drink recipes.