By Callie McGovern | Contributor As we begin a new year filled with more uncertainty, our collective mental health and wellbeing continues to be tested and stretched to its limits. Although it seems like the normal resting state is a perpetual feeling of anxiety, many are looking for the opportunity…
By Collegewise Sophomore Year Take the PSAT or Aspire exams if available at your high school. Fall: Maintaining grades is important, as performance in the first semester can have an impact on whether you will be allowed to pursue IB, AP, or Honors options when you sign up for courses in…
By Colin Smith | Contributor It is important to prepare for the unexpected. One of the ways we can do that is good old-fashioned damage control – if something befalls us, who makes decisions for us? And how do we put those decisions into motion? A Will specifies who gets…
By Patricia White In addition to the fun factor, game night can strengthen the family bond, create lasting memories, and support cognitive skills. Here are some game suggestions to bring laughter and fun into your home. Enjoy! Forbidden Island – The Cooperative Strategy Survival Island Board Game (ages 10+) Join…
By Cheryl Maguire My husband and I are fitness fanatics who exercise six days a week. When our twin 14-year-olds asked if they could join us at the gym, we were elated that they wanted to share our love of fitness and spend time with us. But during our first…
By Cheryl Maguire Sitting in the waiting room, I overheard one side of a phone conversation. From what I could ascertain, the woman was empathizing with her friend who was struggling at home with a newborn. I heard platitudes like, “I remember how hard it was to wake up every…
If you love baked spinach dip, you will love these baked puff pastries. They’re filled with a mixture of sautéed onion, garlic, spinach, and cream cheese and baked inside little puff pastry cups in a muffin tin. Ingredients:Yields 9 Spinach Puffs 1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil 1/3 c. onion, finely chopped Kosher…
By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor New Friends New Life announcesErin Nealy Cox, has been appointed to its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. A fierce advocate against sex trafficking, the former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas is a partner in Kirkland and Ellis’ Dallas and Washington, D.C., offices….
By Fresh Harvest | Contributor We love reducing food waste! One of the best ways to do this is storing fruits and veggies properly. The best place to store all produce is in your belly. The second-best place for each item is listed here: Apples: Store on a cool counter or shelf…