A step-by-step guide to making Oma’s soup My mom was such a good cook that she even owned her own restaurant, The New Dutch Touch. She had regular customers who came daily for her homemade meals. But her most demanded … Continue reading
A step-by-step guide to making Oma’s soup Big bowl of beef vegetable soup My mom’s soup is legendary. Everyone in the family knows that “Tante Betsie” makes the yummiest soup around. I never inherited Mom’s love of cooking. I don’t … Continue reading
A step-by-step guide to making Oma’s soup My mom cutting chicken for chicken noodle soup My mom makes the best soup in the world! She always has a bowl ready for me to eat when I come for a visit. Growing up, … Continue reading
Why Travel Is an Essential Form of Self-Care by Sophia Smith There are many ways to indulge and take care of your physical and mental health. It all depends on what type of relaxation you like. Some people like to … Continue reading
Exercise should be renamed “Playtime” My friend, Mary, and I enjoyed a friendly visit. We took her dog for an hour long walk along an old rail bed. The autumn scenery was beautiful; the conversation deep. I especially enjoyed this … Continue reading
Benefits of Essential Oils by Julie Connolly Do you suffer from constant ear infections or regular colds? Have you ever considered using essential oils? A few interesting facts about essential oils: They come from plants and they are 50-70 times … Continue reading
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS Ingredients 1 cup dry oatmeal 2/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup ground flaxseed ½ cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla Directions Mix all … Continue reading
Sick of Sugar With this past sickness that has lasted about two weeks, I’ve gained a pound an a half. I blame it on the medicines; NeoCitran Cold & Flu Night time, Halls Mentho-lyptus cough tables, Benylin® Cough syrup. … Continue reading
How to Say No to a Gift of Sugar With a wide grin on her face, my daughter placed a chocolate bar in my open hand. “For you!” she explained, “In appreciation for helping me out yesterday.” My daughter … Continue reading
How exercise is to the body what prayer is to the spirit by Rusty Nokes Here’s something that is true for me. When I train I am in tune with my body. Whether I am training hard or easy, heavy … Continue reading