It’s that time of year when the NCAA goes dancing. (Or something like that.) I grew up watching basketball, and while I don’t know a single stat on a single soul who’s playing, I enjoy watching a good game. And any good game calls for some good food. So you’re spending more time cheering on…
Archives for March 2014
Put Some Service In Your Spring Break
We’re all looking forward to spring break; it’s a great time for family-bonding! Along with all of the fun activities, schedule some feel-good service. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time, just a little pre-planning. There are lots of options if you are on the road or at home. Here’s some ideas:
The Graduation Book
I used trusty ol’ Google to figure out the most common or most recommended gifts for a high school graduate. Among the list were things like a laptop, digital camera, a new bike, luggage, a magazine subscription, and some other kitchen or dorm room essentials. Those are all nice things, but what I’m going to…
Leprechaun’s Delight
Legend has it if you catch a leprechaun you can ask him for his pot of gold, OR maybe just for his dessert!
10 Things for a Family-Style St. Patrick’s Day
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and time to get your green on. There’s nothing quite like being in Chicago for this Irish holiday with the dyeing of the Chicago River emerald green and one of the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. While living in Chicago we became leprechaun experts and a bit Irish at…
March: Up Your Exercise
So in January we reduced negative self talk. In February we learned to sit less. Now it’s time to up your exercise! Here’s the thing – I know “up your exercise” might sound a little weird. Like, why not just say increase your exercise or exercise more? Well because I’m not necessarily telling you to…