In a controversial new program, Whole Foods will be rewarding its healthiest workers with larger employee discounts. According to a Whole Foods memo: "The goals of this voluntary program are to encourage and reward Team Members for making healthy, positive lifestyle changes and to reduce the costs of our health plan." I guess the overpriced fish counter, 365... [Read more...]

Snack Advice Make it simple. Choose two of these three snacks every day for optimal health: a single-serving yogurt (I love nonfat Greek with fruit), an ounce of nuts (I love almonds and pecans), and/or a piece of fruit or a cup of cut fruit or berries. Not only will these snack options improve your weight profile (I promise) — they will also add to your... [Read more...]

Just about everyone is concerned with saving money. These three books, written by a pair of students, a mother of 10, and a restaurant owner, offer recipes and ideas for trimming your monthly grocery bill without sacrificing taste. Click here to learn more. Read More →

.... And it's FREE!!! This Thursday be sure to get over to Pentagon Row for the first annual Pentagon Row Ice Skating Gala to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It's from 6-8 PM and features lots of fun activities, besides the Ice Skating, and live entertainment from a variety of artists. Grab some more info here.  Read More →

All pet owners consider their pet a part of the family. They bring lots of joy, but they can also cause a bit of mischief at times. The occasional, accidental messes; the shedding; the trash snatching or toilet drinking… all of this can cause additional expenses for pet owners and make life a bit more hectic. Just like our human relationships, there are... [Read more...]

Hey Friends and Neighbors….If you love races- 5Ks, 10Ks and the like - you’ll want to know about the Great Urban Race coming to DC in May. The Great Urban Race is a wacky urban adventure. Teams of two solve twelve clues, have a wild city adventure and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way. It’s tons of fun and a great way... [Read more...]

In the world of publishing, January is historically a quiet time for the release of new works, following the holiday season. But this year, publishers are gearing up to release some of their hottest titles early on. Here are some of the big books you can expect to see released this month. Read More →

I love a great movie in 3D.... heck, even a mediocre movie in 3D is awesome! I also love sports...most sports, I should say. I can do without Sumo Wrestling, for instance. This is the year for sports broadcasting. In 2010 ESPN will unveil the industry's first 3D network. I wonder if they'll be broadcasting Sumo Wrestling in 3D? Gosh, hope not. Read... [Read more...]

As often as possible, I try to use natural remedies or "green" ingredients around my home and for my own personal care. With the winter months now upon us, I have to work harder for comfortable and healthy skin. I found a great resource with some "green" options for skin care. If you're looking for some skin care solutions too, and want to keep it "green",... [Read more...]

With the College Bowl games behind us and the Pro Playoffs and the Super Bowl ahead of us, there's sure to be some more whipping up of your favorite football watching foods. Beer Cheese Soup is one of my favorites. It's takes a little work but it's well worth it. Read More →

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