For anyone interested in participating in a 5K race, The NAMI5K  is coming up on September 11.  NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  They're a nationa support organization for families dealing with mental illness, so if you participate, you know you're supporting a great cause. And this isn't just your average 5K either.  There will... [Read more...]

I recently visited the Bridges Center downtown.  After a brief tour of the building and quick overview from their staff on their leadership and environmental programs for Memphis youth, I couldn't wait to get started with my first rock climbing experience.  For only $15, I was going to be able to climb as much as I wanted.  Until that day, I had... [Read more...]

Any runners out there at Hunter's Trace! After you watch Team USA beat England in the World Cup this Saturday (June 12) afternoon at the Celtic Crossing downtown, head over to the Gibson Guitar Factory (141 Lt. George W. Lee Ave.) at 7 pm for the 14th annual Gibson Guitar 5K Run-Walk benefiting St. Patrick Learning Center.  The race starts at the The... [Read more...]

Once a week?  Twice a month?  Is there a rule of thumb for how often you are supposed to wash or change your bed sheets?  As I was cleaning my apartment this past weekend (and changing the sheets), I became curious as to what the average time frame is. According to both the examiner.com and ehow.com, scientists have concluded that washing your sheet once... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

Check out these simple environment friendly tips courtesy of the Divine Caroline website… Lower your thermostat. Buy a programmable thermostat. Reuse your water bottle. Avoid buying bottled water. In fact, reuse everything at least once, especially plastics. Check out your bathroom. Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets. Start a compost in... [Read more...]

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Well, if you know me, you know I'm all about trying to eat right (key word: trying). Yeah, a few double-cheeseburgers will slip through the cracks here-and-there, but for the most part, I've done a pretty good job and maintaining a healthy diet. For those of you that are trying to ride the healthy-eating... [Read more...]

If you are drinking it in the afternoon or early evening you are. You don’t have to drink a cup of coffee or down a can of soda right before bed to have it impact your sleeping pattern. Drinking caffeine after lunch will keep your system going for hours, so you may want to switch over to green tea or decaf in the afternoon. Read More →

Believe it or not warm tea can be a real benefit to you this time of year. Well, maybe I’m just saying that because I’ve always been skeptical about warm tea. For me, there’s nothing like a glass of cold sweet tea, but I’m starting to see and feel the benefits of warm tea. It can help you warm up in the cold, but it can also help with your vitality. Check... [Read more...]

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