Triglycerides play an important role in a healthy heart. What if our triglycerides are too high, and why do they matter? High triglyceride levels in your blood can increase your risk of heart disease. The same lifestyle choices that promote overall health can also help lower triglycerides. What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of…
How Small Changes in Your Routine Can Improve Physical Health Finding time for a full workout can seem daunting in our busy lives. However, the path to better physical health doesn’t require drastic changes or hours at the gym. In fact, incorporating small, simple activities into your daily routine can significantly impact your overall well-being.…
The Best Kept Secret in Education Taylor Rakers was a loan officer for Liberty Bank in Barry, IL, when he was asked to volunteer for an organization called Junior Achievement at Western Elementary School. He never stopped volunteering in the classroom and loved it so much that within the next 5 years, when the District…
Create Unforgettable Memories As the crisp autumn air arrives and the leaves begin to change, fall presents the perfect opportunity to connect with your family and make lasting memories. For busy moms, finding simple, enjoyable activities that bring the family together without adding to the stress can be a game-changer. Here are some easy and…
Building a Strong Partnership For many busy moms, the back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. Juggling work, household responsibilities, and children’s school needs can feel overwhelming. Your mornings might start with a chaotic rush to get everyone ready, leaving you exhausted before the day even begins. You worry about missing important moments…
Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup cook time: 25 MINUTES MINS INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp olive oil 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces or 2 cups cooked chicken shredded ¼ cup diced onion 2 pcs carrots diced 2 pcs celery sticks diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp…
Breakfast Kabobs PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 5 mins SERVES: 4 Ingredients 16 Kodiak Cubs Buttermilk Adventure Flapjacks 4 strawberries, stems removed 1 kiwi, peeled, cut into four slices 4 slices banana 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Directions Cook the flapjacks in a toaster until golden brown. Let cool. Thread a skewer with four…
Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Makes 1 1/2 cups YOU WILL NEED – 1 ½ cups pumpkin seeds – 2 teaspoons fine sea salt, plus more for serving – 2 teaspoons olive oil, melted coconut oil or nut oil like walnut – 2 teaspoons your favorite spice blend such as pumpkin pie spice, curry powder, harissa…
Fall is back, and that means one thing: “Pumpkin spice and everything nice!” Between the lattes, the pies, and the soups, pumpkin can be incorporated into just about anything. A pumpkin is a winter squash thought to have originated about 9000 years ago. Although the pumpkin is often referred to as a vegetable, it is…
