These heart health tips are being shared by a guest blog writer, Dr. Barb Haehner. She is the Volunteer Medical Director at the Heart and Soul Free Clinic in Westfield, IN. Thank you Dr. Barb for sharing with us this month! Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the world. In the US, […]
Honoring an American Icon Across the Country
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The Journey Martin Luther King Jr Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. This date is near Dr. King’s birthday, which is actually January 15. April 1968 – Assissantion & First Steps to Honor King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, and just four […]
Safe Exchange – Shopping on eMarketplaces
The hustle and bustle of the season may start to be winding down, but it hasn’t come to a stop quite yet. Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, among various other online market sites, may not be your first choice for Christmas gift shopping. Still, it could be a spot to pick up Christmas decorations, or handcrafted […]
What to use to clear your driveway?
It is that time of year again. It is winter in the Mid-West, and the snow has fallen. The plows are out taking care of our streets, but what is the best remedy for your home? What do you use on your driveway and walkways in the winter: salt or sand? Growing up as a […]
I’m Thankful for…
There is always something to be grateful for every day -many thing and people that surround us daily, that we should take a moment to appreciate. Taking a moment and being thankful for everything you have will not only brighten someone else’s day but your as well. So if you can be with the people […]
At the market
Instead of heading to the grocery store, swing by a farmers market near you and pick up your fresh produce. BROAD RIPPLE 🍓 Broad Ripple Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am-12pm through November — located behind Broad Ripple Magnet High School. CARMEL 🌽 Carmel Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am-11:30am through September 28 — located between The James Building […]
30 Screen-Free Activities Your Family Can Enjoy This Summer
Summer is finally here! As a kid, few times of the year bring more joy. But for parents, all that unstructured free can bring its own share of struggles. When you were growing up, summer probably meant spending more time outdoors than inside. It meant swimming, bike rides and games of pickup basketball. Today, however, […]
Myths about American Flag Etiquette
On June 14, 1923, Flag Day, members of The American Legion and representatives of 68 other patriotic and military organizations met to draft a code of flag etiquette. These rules came to public law in 1942, commonly referred to as The Flag Code. Interestingly enough, there are many myths that we, as American’s, tell each […]
Christmas Fun for Everyone
Holiday times are filled with family traditions. From setting up your tree, to elf on the shelf, to driving around and seeing everyone’s lights – the holidays are filled with fun activities for everyone. Here’s a list of activities that you may have not known is around: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks: Hamilton Town Center Federal […]
Halloween Safety Tips & Community Events
The pumpkins are ripening and the leaves are getting ready to change. The smell of fall is in the air! While you are out scouring stores for the perfect costume for your little ones to wear on Halloween (or maybe a costume for yourself) here are a few things to keep in mind: Community Events: […]