By Family Features | Contributor As temperatures soar during the summer months, many homeowners find themselves relying heavily on air conditioning to stay cool. Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of high energy bills, however. With a few smart strategies and routine maintenance, you can efficiently and affordably…
By Family Features | Contributor 2 scoops Premier Protein Vanilla Milkshake 100% Whey Protein Powder 1 cup lemonade 1 cup frozen peach slices In blender, blend protein powder, lemonade and frozen peach slices until smooth. When summer throws you off your routine, reach for convenient sources of high-quality…
By Family Features | Contributor Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. In fact, a poll conducted by Research!America found about 60% of Americans cite the cost of healthy food as their single biggest barrier to achieving better nutrition. “Food is deeply rooted to family and…
By Culinary.net | Contributor A sizzling steak is a surefire sound of summer, and the flavors achieved from one that’s perfectly grilled are hard to match. Before you fire up your grill, consider these five basics for cooking a chef-worthy steak: Prepare Your Cut Taste preferences (and prices) may differ…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. Whether your kids are going to camp this summer, joining you and the rest of the family on a vacation trip, or just hanging around the neighborhood with friends, chances are they’ll experience their first crush. First crushes rarely last, but that doesn’t make the subsequent…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com Social connection is a major key to feeling happier! However, finding unique – and cheap – activities can be quite the feat. Even in a city or town that we’ve lived in for years, we may struggle to come up with…
By Mercedes Korngut and Anastasia Korngut | Co-Founders, Smallbitsofhappiness.com In our fast-paced, constantly busy world, it can be really easy to just stay indoors for all (or most) of the day. We’ve got plenty of entertainment: TV, social media, mobile games, video games, and countless others. These can occupy and…
Recipes courtesy of Family Features and Watermelon.org | Contributor Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint Recipe courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board 1/4 cup lemon vinaigrette 4 cups cubed watermelon 1/2 English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch half moons 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 …
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor Founded in 2021, the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) of The Storehouse Community Center was established to provide high school leadership experience while fulfilling the mission of The Storehouse to feed, clothe, and care as neighbors in one North Texas community. This year’s group of 40 students from…