Am I Too Social?
There a somedays where I feel like I have way too much going on. Surely I am not the only person in the world who has days like this. The problem is that I feel like I am the reason I have these days. It’s like I bring it on myself because of all of the things that I get caught up in. This got me to thinking and wondering if maybe I am just too social. I mean not only am I active an social in the community, but also in online communities as well. Is too much of a good thing a bad thing? Or is it just time that I learn how to disconnect for a little bit from all the...
read moreA Time To Give
“Christmas comes but once a year. Now it’s here! Now it’s here!” When November ends and December rolls in many people start to think even more about all the things that they have to accomplish and get done for the holidays. We tend to rush and rush around getting gifts for family and friends. We also spend time to prepare baked goods and meals for parties and time together. All of these thing that we do are for ourselves and our family or friends, but are we taking the time we should to give back to the community during the holidays? There are many people who...
read moreThe County Fair
Each year in counties and communities all over the United States the fair comes to town. Most of the county fairs are based around agriculture and local businesses and causes. If you are not big on going to your county’s local fair, then maybe you should think of it differently. When you support the local county fair, you are doing more than you might realize to help out in your community. If you are a small business and you have yet to look into how you can get involved in a county fair, then you could be missing out on potential customers and business. Consumers at the...
read moreFood and Herbal Additives
In the past it was a very common thing for people to get sick from food due to the fact that there was not great refrigeration and things of that nature. Of course I am talking about in the late 1800s and early 1900s when an ice box was the only real way to get any refrigeration. Salt curing meats and growing your own vegetables to can would be how you would steer clear from getting sick from toxic or spoiled foods. One would think that with all sorts of technologies that food allergies and illnesses would be no more, especially if those problems are stemmed by the additives and...
read moreA Twist On A Classic
First of all, if you are like me and my family, then a baked potato is a staple in your home. At least once a week, we have a classic baked potato with a meat dish for dinner. While the whole family sure does enjoy their potatoes, it is often a nice change of pace to switch things up a bit and try out new and exciting flavors. So, imagine my excitement when I came across a recipe for a twist on the classic backed potato with sour cream and chives using yams! Yummy, or should I say Yammy?! So let’s create a delicious and interesting flavor with for our side with dinner tonight. My...
read moreGet Involved and Make a Difference
In today’s world, we seem to be busier than ever. As a parent we have to balance our time at work, home, and with our children. And if you’re children are like mine, then they are probably even trying to keep their life in balance with school and all the activities they are currently involved in. When we spend time together, we always want to make the most of it, and we all like to be active members of our community. Once a month, and sometimes more often than that, me, my husband, and our two children find a way to get involved and help out in the community. Not only is this a...
read moreYamtastic
The couple above are growing a unique species of yam know as the Kiekie yam. It shows that you can never count a yam as just a yam. You'll find yourself facing a possibility you weren't expecting.