I needed a moment to myself. So, I went where every mom goes to find a little privacy: the bathroom. I was doing a good job of multitasking — listening to my 9-year-old laugh at the TV while I cried in the bathroom — until the doorknob jiggled. I took a breath, opened the door, … [Read more...] about How Pets And Animals Can Support Us While We Grieve
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3 Local Animal Adventures You And The Grandkids Will Love
Ever wonder why kids love animals? Animals and pets are playful, loving, and empathetic, and hanging out with animals is a fun way to teach kids more about these compassionate traits. According to The National Institute of Health, spending time with animals reduces loneliness, … [Read more...] about 3 Local Animal Adventures You And The Grandkids Will Love
Need Help With Your Garden? We’ve Got Answers To Six Common Garden Questions.
Here are answers to a few common garden questions.1. How often should I water my plants? If newly planted in the ground, 1” of slow watering once a week is adequate. For established ground plants, the roots are deeper allowing for moisture uptake, so water if no rain for over 2 … [Read more...] about Need Help With Your Garden? We’ve Got Answers To Six Common Garden Questions.
Small Steps For Vibrant Wellness
Wellness is a choice you make every day. “If you don’t make wellness a priority, you will not be well,” says Terry Gehrke, health and wellness coach at Balanced Wellness. Small choices in all areas of wellness such as nutrition, sleep, social relationships and physical activity … [Read more...] about Small Steps For Vibrant Wellness
How This One Woman Is Uncovering FBI Family Stories
As a former FBI agent, Amy Wisotsky knows how to use evidence to tell a story. While the parallels may not seem obvious at first, the tools used by crime-solving professionals to bring truth to light are often the very same techniques employed by genealogists to bring life to a … [Read more...] about How This One Woman Is Uncovering FBI Family Stories