Vasecta-who? Oh, me.

by | Apr 22, 2008 | for Body

“Mom, why did you have so many kids?” A reasonable question by a seven year old with ten other brothers and sisters. “Well, we really wanted to stop with Angela,” (number five in the line up) “but they just kept coming” my mom...

Check Your Perceptions at the Door

by | Apr 21, 2008 | for Mind

As we strive to achieve healthy living, how do we know we are making good choices? What resources do we use to influence daily decisions? The quest for truth is clouded by aggressive marketing, misleading claims, scams, scientific jargon, a myriad of opinions,...

Millet Spoon Bread

by | Apr 21, 2008 | for Body

Here is my last millet recipe for the day. I hope you are encouraged to try more! PrintCrunchy Cornbread Prep Time: Cook Time: Ingredients1-1/2 C coarse cornmeal 2 C flour 1/3 C sugar 2 T baking powder 1 t salt 2 C buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten 2 T oilInstructionsPreheat...

Millet Casserole

by | Apr 21, 2008 | for Body

Here is another great millet recipe to add to your healthy eating menus. PrintChristmas Tree French Toast Ingredients12 slices thick, whole wheat bread 4 eggs 1-1/3 C light eggnogg 1/2 t cinnamon 1/4 t nutmeg 2 t vanilla extract green sugar sprinkles 12 sausage links,...

Millet Muffins

by | Apr 21, 2008 | for Body

This is a great recipe and chuck full of nutrition. Notice how it is full of whole grains, no sugar, and fairly easy! Don't be scared by lack of sugar, these are really yummy and make a great base recipe. Throw in some dried cranberries, applesauce, cinnamon, walnuts,...

Anyone for Millet?

by | Apr 21, 2008 | for Body

My mom in her generosity gifted a huge brown bag full of organic millet to our family. Now to most people this gift would seem a bit strange, but not to me. If you only had the pleasure of knowing my mom. But more on that later in another post. I grew up on millet,...

Poof to Legos

by | Apr 20, 2008 | for Fun, Yea Big

Caleb (4): Mom, if I was really magical I could turn everything in the world to Legos. See? [Points stick at family room.] Caleb: Pfffffffft. See? It's not magic. It didn't turn all Lego-y.

Have You Received the YouTube?

by | Apr 17, 2008 | for Good

Have you received the email directing you to the YouTube clip that claims Oprah is anti-Christ? If so, you have been exposed to a digital put-down; an example of the newest form of internet bullying. This modern outlet for malice has sparked efforts to criminalize or...