Do you have a weakness for cookies, cakes, ice cream, and other sweet desserts? These foods are many people’s downfall when it comes to controlling their weight. Some people can give up the potato chips and French fries, but their will power falters when it comes to a plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies or a box of Dunkin doughnuts. If you’re ready to give sweet foods the heave-ho, here are some ways to stop sugar cravings dead in their… Continue

Are you now the mother to your mother or grandmother?



Does she walk too slow, make you repeat yourself a gazillion times and fumbles with stuff?



Do some of these quirks just drive you crazy?



Then you will benefit greatly from a free, interactive, sensitivity training workshop sponsored by Polk Family Caregivers for the Better Living for Seniors Coalition called EMPATHY FOR ELDERS.



This training helps you understand what the difficulties… Continue

Who doesn’t want soft, smooth, unlined skin? Some skin care ads would have you believe that creams and lotions are the answer to a youthful complexion, what goes inside your body may be just as important as what comes from a bottle.



A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and the wrong kinds of fat can lead to a low grade inflammatory state which contributes to premature aging of the skin. Combine that with too much unprotected sun… Continue

Playrooms are all about fun - and should be bright and cheerful



(ARA) - Playrooms are ideal spaces for encouraging children's creativity, providing them with the stimulation they crave and helping them create a connection with others. The great news is that you don't have to build an addition onto the house or set aside your family vacation fund to create a great playroom.



Many unused extra spaces in the home can function… Continue