Five motivational ways to age backwards
by Rob White You’ve probably heard expressions like “60 is the new 40.” The truth is actually that anyone can...
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Keep season’s greetings from turning to season’s emergencies
Local veterinarians urge people to practice caution during the holiday season as there is a significant uptick in pet-related emergencies,...
Five steps to extend the life of your holiday trees and plants, enhance your indoor décor and reduce stress this holiday season
by gardening expert, TV/radio host and author Melinda Myers The holidays can be a wonderful, yet stressful time. Reduce stress...
Making the happiness grade: 14 ways for parents to promote well-being during a stressful school season
This is an especially anxious time of year for young people. Some are receiving (what are hopefully) acceptance letters from...
Opening weekend camping tips
For many campers Memorial Day Weekend marks the opening of the camping season. Use these camping tips for an enjoyable...
Eye injury facts and myths
Who doesn’t want healthy vision? Who isn’t wearing protective eyewear? More and more Minnesotans, at work and play, are wearing...
Are you teaching your kids how to connect with those who are ‘different?’
If today’s kids don’t learn how to meaningfully engage with those from other cultural backgrounds, they’re going to struggle in...
Seven easy tips, tricks to help kids make healthy food choices
When the USDA revised its food pyramid nutrition guidelines last year, its goal was to educate children and adults alike...