Get On The Road To Better Health By Building Healthy Habits At The Office + MORE

All of us know the feeling of complete mental and physical exhaustion after sitting through an 8+ hour workday.  It’s not fun, and has a more profound effect on the rest of our lives than we’d like to admit.We might have grandiose plans with our friends or family after work, but in reality, we know we are likely headed straight to the couch to unwind…

I’ll be the first person to admit that I’ve done things in the past I’m not proud of.  I think most people can say that.  Even if you always try to be a good person, you can end up doing something bad once in a while.

Sometimes it’s hard to look back on those past actions and rationalize them away…

As a fiction writer, I love to create unique characters, amazing places, and uncanny adventures. I have the power to put my characters through tough situations and have them face impossible odds… all at the stroke of a pen.

I am constrained only by believability, but that can be stretched to the limit…

Photo by Jane Rahman
By Deborah Fike
As a young adult, I had a nasty habit that I detested with all my being. I had a quick temper. I could easily lose my cool at the slightest insult and would snap at the people I loved. It didn’t matter if my behavior was justified or not, hurtful words just flew out of my mouth…

Here’s an easy recipe that makes a great snack mix any time of day. Sweet and salty mixes are always a great combo and this mix is addicting!
Makes 16 (1/2-cup) servings
  
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups crispy corn or wheat cereal squares
6 cups mini pretzels
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
Instructions
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We’ve previously discussed using Sugru to heatproof your cookware, but if you don’t want colorful putty permanently attached to your pots and pans, you can use the same principle to make compact potholders.Read more…