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
Add a nutrient-dense food to your favorite meal of the day and continue adding new foods to your meals one food at a time. By Alison CraneGo to any grocery store and you will be bombarded with thousands of choices. Those choices are then influenced by cost, taste, time, skill, etc. Every minute you push a shopping cart down the aisles, you end up making hundreds of choices. “Yes, this
One suggestion to improve your social connections is to write down your social goals, such as “I will call a friend once a week” By Alison CraneBeing socially disconnected has a mortality impact that is similar to the impact of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Not feeling connected to others can raise the risk of heart disease, anxiety, stroke, dementia, depression, and premature death, according to findings by
Beans and grains are great sources of fiber. Consuming more fiber on a daily basis is proven to help with weight loss, heart disease, and some types of cancer. By Alison CraneMaintaining good health requires effort and consistency and sometimes can feel like an uphill battle. But if you think about it as making one good choice at a time, it is not such an overwhelming task. One simple way
Popcorn provides over nine essential vitamins, including vitamins B6, A, E and K. A serving of popcorn contributes about 8% of the daily value of iron. By Alison CraneWhat food is non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, naturally low in fat and calories, budget-friendly, and fun to eat? If you guessed popcorn, you are correct! While those facts alone are probably enough to convince most people that popcorn is a great snack option,
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“One in a Million” Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1 October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th
Greetings, Fellow Travelers, October 2027 carries a powerful Libra-to-Scorpio progression, shifting the collective focus from relationships, balance, and cooperation toward deeper truth, intimacy, transformation, and emotional honesty. Mercury turns retrograde October 7 in Scorpio, encouraging reflection around communication, trust, shared resources, and unresolved emotional matters. Venus enters Scorpio October 8,
Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park. By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a
Tinderbox Gallery will launch Room for Strangers, a new curatorial initiative bringing original contemporary artwork into hospitality spaces, this October at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court in Hot Springs. The inaugural installation features three paintings by Texas artist George Zupp in Room 11. Rooted in the people, humor, and landscapes of
