Monthly Archives: December 2007

Happy New Year 2008

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Elaine

RESOLUTIONS FOR AVOIDING MISERY Choose to love—rather than hate. Choose to smile—rather than frown. Choose to build—rather than destroy. Choose to persevere—rather than quit. Choose to praise—rather than gossip. Choose to heal—rather than … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Words of Wisdom | 6 Comments

Parents in denial

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Elaine

Many parents of obese children are in denial. A new study reports 43 percent told researchers their obese child was ‘about the right weight’. That is worrisome because obese children run the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol problems … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Elaine

To all my blogging friends I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Each visit and comment you’ve made is always appreciated! Thank you all. Hoping 2008 brings you health, happiness and prosperity.

Posted in Holidays | 4 Comments

Healthy wallet or waistline

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Elaine

I thought this was pretty interesting reported by reuters. After a year of record mortgage foreclosures and slumping home prices, Americans are more determined to shape up their flabby finances in 2008 than their bodies, according to a study released … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Health and wellness | Tagged physicial fitness, recession fears, retirement | 7 Comments

How’s your sex life?

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Elaine

clipped from www.webmd.com Top Sexual Health Stories of 2007: Readers’ Choice Here are the top 10 most viewed sexual health stories of the year. By Miranda HittiWebMD Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Secrets about marriage. Questions to ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | Tagged sexual health | 5 Comments

Winter Woes

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Elaine

24 hours later the first major winter storm is over and it was a doozy! I went to bed last night with howling winds and the snow coming down fast and furious. Awoke this morning to the same howling winds … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets, Weather | Tagged Poco, winter weather | 4 Comments

Healthy or Not?

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Elaine

Well folks we’re getting closer. Who’s done with all their shopping? Not me, but I never am till the last minute. However, I am well on my way of almost being done. Which brings me to the next topic. Malls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness, Holidays | Tagged , holiday stress, staying healthy | 4 Comments

No time to blog

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Elaine

Wow has it really been 8 days since I’ve posted anything here? Tis the season and I’m sure like many others, blogging moves down on the list of importance. I won’t complain about the snow and ice and frigid temperatures … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Family, Holidays, Weather | Tagged blogging friends, expectant daughter, holiday stress, winter weather | 5 Comments

Honey for that cough

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Elaine

Sometimes those old fashioned cures and remedies passed down from Grandma are ‘right on’! It was reported in the news today that honey may work just as well or better than children’s cough syrups, which have been pulled from the … Continue reading →