Lifestyle - 4/47

Posted by Mary Dell Harrington on May 17, 2013

12 Most Lip-Smacking Recipes for a Memorial Day Cookout

At the end of every month, I tear off another page of our oversize family calendar and toss the tattered sheet away. April lands in the recycling bin and I am gleeful. There, on the last line for May, is the gateway to summer: Memorial Day Weekend. At Grown and Flown, our friend and neighbor, Renee...

Posted by Josh Haynam on May 10, 2013

12 Most Simple Foods That Make You Look Good

Food can change your looks from the inside out. We are what we eat, and the nutrients that go into our bodies have a direct effect on the way our exterior looks. Certain foods have a directly positive impact on our looks, and surprisingly, they are some of the most simple foods that exist. This list...

Posted by Janis Meredith on May 8, 2013

12 Most Empowering Phrases Your Young Athlete Needs to Hear

Words matter. The old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me” is a nice defense mechanism when youʼre getting bombarded with hurtful speech, but the honest truth is, words can hurt. Your words can also heal and empower. Parents know the influence of positive speech...

Posted by Ryan L. Waterman on May 3, 2013

12 Most Tweetable Taylor Swift Lyrics

We all have those friends… those friends who will tweet random lyrics or update their Facebook status with a cryptic lyric or quote that you’re left interpreting. You’re left wondering if your roommate is going to be home when you get there, if your boyfriend cheated on you, or if your best friend...

Posted by Anne Reuss on May 1, 2013

12 Most Efficacious Ways to Get Physical

I’m online many hours a day. Most of you can relate. But I’ve never been saner since I made exercise part of my daily routine. Sometimes it gets tough to maintain but I cannot rave enough about the benefits and you’ll agree when you incorporate physical activity in your routine if you haven’t...

Posted by Renee Dobbs on Apr 25, 2013

12 Most Delicious Herbs To Grow

Spring is in full swing and now is the time to plant delicious herbs to grow. Herbs add such a wonderful flavor boost to many dishes. Even a small garnish can give extra “oomph” to a simple meal. Herbs are very good for you too. They are packed with vitamins and nutrients. For the most part, they...

Posted by Ryan L. Waterman on Apr 24, 2013

12 Most Inspiring Things Sarah Palin Never Said

Four years ago, I received Sarah Palin’s Going Rogue as a Christmas gift. It actually wasn’t a gag gift, I asked for a copy. I firmly believe in getting to know your enemy. It’s taken me four years to read it, but now I am unemployed and have much more time on my hands for reading (as of this writing,...

Posted by Margie Arnett on Apr 18, 2013

12 Most Likeable Ways to Live Longer

I love life! I am adventurous and always on the go. Because of this, I often wish for more hours in a day, or an extra day in the week. Of course, this wish is never granted, so instead I aim for longevity. If you think life is great and want to make the most out of it too, here’s a very likeable list...