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The Lonely Potato: Texas Gardening 101
Coming from the Motherland of Canada, this northerner was super pumped for Texas gardening. Dreams of southern peppers, okra and watermelon danced like the Sugar Plum fairy in my head. You see, from where I come from, we have a very short gardening season. We Canadians would rush out to the greenhouses at the end…
Alzheimer’s Awareness: The Reality of the Disease
Perhaps one of the most tragic aspects of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is the disease’s relentless destruction of an individual’s awareness – awareness of who he is, of where he is, of his identity, and the identities of those he once loved. This is why so many refer to the condition as the…
5 Things To Do- Summer Bucket List
1. Go to the Beach Visiting the beach is usually on everyone’s summer bucket list. The beach provides a place for families to disconnect from reality and relax from life’s daily stresses. Not only that, but the extra vitamin D can help naturally relieve stress, and the ocean waves create negative ions that naturally aid…
Service, Sacrifice, and Salvation
Don Graves was born on May 3, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan. Don grew up during the Great Depression, and the family was barely scraping by after his father was laid off from the Ford Motor Co. When Pearl Harbor was bombed, Don decided he was going to join the U.S. Marine Corps. He skipped school…
The Happy Camper Guide
Preparing your child for summer camp Welcome to our guide on preparing your child for summer camp! As a parent, you want your little one to have an amazing and memorable experience at camp. That’s why we’re here to provide you with valuable tips and advice on how to get your child ready for this…
Master your Morning Routine
Set a Regular Bedtime Good mornings start the night before. Falling asleep and waking up on a consistent schedule is essential to reset your internal clock. After a few weeks, it will be easier to wake up without feeling groggy. Quit the Snooze Button Did you know that hitting the snooze button when your alarm…