Category: Diet and Exercise
Play Platform Tennis for FREE
Platform Tennis is an American racquet sport enjoyed by thousands of people of all ages. It is the only racquet sport that players can enjoy outdoors in cold weather. This unique appeal attracts people who desire fresh air, competition, and social engagement – all on a chilly winter’s night. Because it is easy to learn, [...]
Kumon Open House & Scholarship Sweepstakes
Kumon, the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program, will be offering open houses and a chance to win one of 12 Kumon Tuition Scholarships, valued at $2,000.00. WHO: Participating Kumon Math & Reading Centers in the Northeast Region CT, DE, KY, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, and VT) WHAT: [...]
Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5k
The Brooksie Way Annual Half Marathon & 5k will take place on October 2nd at 8:00 AM. One of Oakland County’s premier quality of life events, this race was launched by County Executive L. Brooks Patterson with Crim Fitness Foundation to promote Oakland County and encourage people to become more physically active. Race proceeds will [...]
Review: Graeters Ice Cream makes stop at International Women’s Show
Today we celebrated the birthday of three family members, as well as Mother’s Day for my mom. There was a grocery-store-bought cake. I felt sort of guilty so I rounded out my over-sized portion with Carb Master ice cream instead of the name-brand I wanted. And it was completely unsatisfying. Give me Graeter’s Ice Cream.
Cold Weather Running Gear 101
In order to run safely and comfortably in the winter, it is essential to have the right gear to not only stay safe, but also to enjoy your winter runs. After getting all the gear, it took me a coupla of weeks to mentally prepare for the cold. I think that was the hardest part! [...]
Drink to Your Health and Wealth
World-famous economist and New York Times bestselling author, Paul Zane Pilzer, in his book The Next Millionaires, says that in the next 10 years there will be 10 million new millionaires. Why can’t you be one of them? These millionaires will be home-based entrepreneurs, in the direct-selling industry, have a presence on the internet, or [...]
Healthy Snacks For Kids
Keeping kids away from tempting unhealthy snacks is certainly a challenge. They go to school and the kid next to them at the lunch table has a bag of Doritos, a ding dong and a can of soda…yuck! How on earth do you beat those flavorful snacks when trying to aim for healthy snacks your [...]
Going Back to School Also Means Going to the Dentist
I’ve got the girls six month dentist appointment hitting right before back to school every year. I like it then because I feel it’s a great way to start the year fresh… new hair cut, physical, clean teeth, new clothes and shoes and of course new school supplies. Today they were given a great bill [...]
Walk for Fitness and Prizes!
All ages can walk the Oakland County Parks for fitness and prizes as participants in the 2010 Walk Michigan program. “This is a non-competitive program to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles,” Parks Helper Ted Benfield said. “It is a great opportunity to interact with others in the community, to get fit and to explore the [...]
My Journey to Losing Weight Using Sensa- Day 17
I started using Sensa last Sunday, September 20, 2009. I must admit I forgot to sprinkle my food a couple of times, actually quite a few times to be accurate. All in all, I have been very bad at sprinkling the food I’ve been eating and feel like I need to start over and not [...]








