Holiday Party Games: A Necessary Distraction

Holiday Party Games: A Necessary Distraction

If there was ever a time we needed a humorous distraction, this would be it. No matter if it is just you and the family this year (and I use the term “family” quite loosely. Your current family could include those in your care facility 

The Role Hunger Plays in Our Diets

The Role Hunger Plays in Our Diets

For the past several years, the term “hangry” (a combination of hungry and angry) has been all the rage on social media and commercials. And while hangry is a contrived term, there is a reason for it being coined. In case you have not noticed, 

Yes, It’s Time to Start Planning for Your Halloween Party

Yes, It’s Time to Start Planning for Your Halloween Party

A quick definition to start off this week’s post…plan (v) – decide on and arrange in advance. Now, let’s use it in a sentence…“It’s wise to plan for your Halloween party in late September.” And the reason it’s wise is because it gives you time 

Life is Just a Bowl of (Very Healthy) Cherries

Life is Just a Bowl of (Very Healthy) Cherries

Way back in 1931, Ethel Merman made the song, “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries” very popular by singing it in the Broadway Revue, Scandals of 1931. Since then, it has been covered by artists such as Doris Day, Judy Garland, and Johnny Mathis. 

Best Produce Picks for August

Best Produce Picks for August

Chances are, if you have a favorite seasonal fruit or veggie it is currently available at a local farmer’s market or grocery produce section. August is one of the best months to purchase and devour those fruits and veggies you wait all year for just 

Shrove Tuesday is Coming…Don’t Forget to Eat Your Pancakes

Shrove Tuesday is Coming…Don’t Forget to Eat Your Pancakes

As we all know, religious holidays or observances are celebrated or honored different ways in different countries and/or across faiths and those associated with Lent and Easter are no different.  Shrove Tuesday, the day prior to Ash Wednesday, has two nicknames depending upon where you’re 

Top Ten Health and Wellness Trends for 2020

Top Ten Health and Wellness Trends for 2020

Just a short intro here as I don’t want this post to be excessively long…It seems we’re at a crossroad here with health and wellness, a dichotomy, if you will.  I noticed these trends can be divided into two categories, those that incorporate technology and 

10 Awesome Gifts for Your Older Parents

10 Awesome Gifts for Your Older Parents

…And my older parents as well since my dad is now 86 and mom 84.  That being the case, I know how difficult it can be to shop for older parents as one looks for a nice mix of practical and, dare I say, “fun” 

Summer Foods That Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

Summer Foods That Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

We all have those favorite memories of carefree childhood summers and those memories usually include a body of water, a young summer romance (like Danny and Sandy from Grease) and our favorite summer foods.  Since this blog is associated with a food delivery service, we’ll 

Unique Ideas for Your Next Picnic

Unique Ideas for Your Next Picnic

Since these ideas are “unique,” they go above and beyond typical ideas that deal with blankets, food and baskets…well, one idea is basket related…but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet.  Anyway, since I’m a big fan of the outdoors, picnics scratch me right