Create your game plan for a healthier lifestyle now! By Alison Crane Having a game plan leads to a greater likelihood of achieving your goals. When it comes to preventing diabetes following a game plan can save your life. According to CDC, 8 in 10 adults are living with prediabetes and do not know they have it. This means almost 100 million American adults are at risk of developing type 2
Participating in enjoyable activities with children is one of many way–s to show how much you care for them. By Alison Crane Happy Valentine’s Day Month! Although Valentine’s Day ads and cards typically focus on romantic love, showing your children how much you love and care for them is a wonderful way to celebrate. Dr. Brittney Schrick, Family Life Specialist with the University of Arkansas Extension Service shares some intentional acts
There are more than six hundred thousand Google searches involving the words, “slow cooker,” every month. You’re sure to find a great recipe to put your crock pot to work. By Alison Crane Chances are there is a slow cooker in your house. Many might wonder, “what is so great about a slow cooker?” Let’s celebrate Slow Cooking Month with some Slow Cooking Trivia. Did you know? Research by USDA FSIS
It’s normal to have some days when you feel down. By Alison CraneWhile the winter holidays are often the most wonderful time of the year for many people, for others, winter is a SAD time. According to the National Institute of Health Fact Sheet, the acronym SAD stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. People who experience Winter pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD may start to feel “down” when the days
When dining out, ask for sauces and dressings to be served on the side to control your portions. By Alison CraneIs holiday food a stressor for you or someone you know? It can be if you or a family member are managing Type 2 Diabetes. Food affects how we feel and overindulgence or eating high-fat or sugary foods can cause blood sugar and blood pressure issues. To have a happy
Alison Crane checked a 4-H High Adventure Trip in Minnesota off her bucket list this year. By Alison Crane A bucket list is different than a to-do list. A bucket list is a list of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish before “kicking the bucket.” To-do lists help us keep track of several tasks we need to complete or a task that requires multiple steps to
With all of the risks of UV exposure, wearing sunglasses is an easy way to protect your vision. By Alison CraneMost everyone has seen a movie scene where the actor either lowers sunglasses to get a clearer look while someone passes by or puts them on to signal the end of a conversation. Depending on the designer or style, sunglasses are also a status symbol or to make a statement.
Onions are actually in the top five most-eaten vegetables. The average American consumes about 21 pounds every year. By Alison CraneDo you need a reason to celebrate? Here it is… June 22, 2024, is National Onion Ring Day! Who doesn’t love a batter-dipped and deep-fried food item that comes in a fun shape? Onion rings are popular in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and even some areas in Asia.
Where worry limits, problem-solving is not restricted to one answer or action but can involve multiple solutions and outcomes. By Alison CraneSomeone once told me that her job was to worry and that she had to worry in order to be a good parent. I respectfully disagreed and have thought about her statement ever since. There have been times that were harder than others not to worry but generally, I
Kyle Clem and Liz Robbins of the Historical Society. The Garland County Historical Society announces a call for Total Solar Eclipse photo taken by both residents and visitors. “There will be plenty of photos of the actual eclipse, but what we want are shots of people watching it at parties and events throughout the County, along with traffic jams, lines at the gas pumps, and other unusual eclipse happenings,” said
Planning ahead is instrumental in creating a positive experience during the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse. By Alison Crane“Life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quickly you hardly catch it going.” Tennessee Williams Have you ever noticed how two people experiencing the same event will describe it differently? How the event is perceived can be caused by a variety of factors,
Keeping up with food restrictions can be a daunting task for any chef. By Alison CraneGluten is a mixture of proteins that occur naturally in wheat, barley, rye, and crossbreeds of these grains. Typically, they are found in breads, pastas, cereals, cakes, and many other foods. In 2013 and 2020, the FDA finalized rules defining “gluten-free” for food labeling to help consumers be confident that items labeled “gluten-free) meet a
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
