Swimming for Every Body

I have red hair. Let's just say the sun and I do not agree on many things. My memories of being a kid at the pool are dismal. They include: White, white, pasty white skin Freckles Tee shirt over swimsuit Fat legs (and other parts) Uval (probably the only sunscreen...

Window Box Planters for Curb Appeal

Winter finally hit Utah. Kind of. We had a dusting of snow on Saturday morning… that melted by noon. It's only the second snow fall of the year. After a 300% precipitation year last year, this year we're at something like 2%. And, OK, it's 40 today and above freezing...

Bedding Options for the Elderly

When creating a perfect room for an elderly family member, consider a few of the things I have learned over the past year. Protection – As people age, they have more health issues…many of which involve bodily fluids. Rather than installing a plush, fabric...

Organize Your Spices

When I was pregnant with Samson in 2000, I got a call from my friend. Apparently she knew that I was a tad anal retentive about organizing when I was pregnant. (Call it the nesting instinct on crack.) “Hi, Alison. This is Kendra. What are you doing right this...

Betalains Reduce Inflammation

If you have a health problem, you don't want to waste time and money on products, pills, and potions that aren't proven. Using yourself as the medical guinea pig is simply too costly. If you have a health problem stemming from inflammation, you should know that...