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We had our new refrigerator delivered yesterday, so I thought it would be a good time to share some updated pictures. Jason installed the floating shelves next to the microwave about a month ago. I think they add a great touch! Around the same time he also installed some shelves for our coffee... Continue Reading →
An early release of a study on deaths associated to consumption of sugary drinks has suggested that over 180,000 deaths are occurring each year due to consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Many news sites are covering this, so here are a few places you can read more about it: Forbes, Bloomberg, and CNN. Be sure to keep in... Continue Reading →
It looks like researchers are getting ever closer to finding an effective treatment for type 1 diabetes. A small study published in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at the use of an artificial pancreas in a small group of campers. They found that when the campers used the artificial pancreas they had fewer low blood... Continue Reading →
Over the past 60 years men have begun working less labor-intensive jobs and women started working outside of the home. The result? Well, one is bigger waistlines. This study by the Arnold School of Public Health in South Carolina found that women are doing significantly less housework than in the past and argues this is... Continue Reading →
Consider a yogurt bar for your next bridal or baby shower. This post from Southern Weddings shows some beautiful ways to use mason jars to display your display. There is also a post here from a Florida wedding where a yogurt bar was set-up at the wedding.
Dr. Zorba Paster, physician at Dena Health in Madison, WI and host of the nationally broadcasted show, "On your Health" recently published an article in the Wisconsin State Journal looking at the "dark side" of supplements. Check it out!
All of the side panels are up - yeah!! We are slowly but surely getting closer. Here is a picture of the corner cabinets. J is going to build some floating shelves between the microwave and cabinet for cookbooks and decorations. I will update this soon with the other side panel pictures!
Have you recently started eating gluten-free? Finding out you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance makes many people feel completely lost. All of the foods that are ingrained (no pun intended) in our culture seem to contain gluten, so many people following a traditional American diet feel like there is nothing they can eat. This couldn't be... Continue Reading →
We love our cheese here in WI. A little too much I think, but I'm OK with that. One of my favorite things to do is have a glass of wine with some fruit, nuts, and flavorful cheese. Stop over at A Cup of Jo to learn how to make a perfect cheese plate!
My mother-in-law sent me some of her tired and true homemade cleaning solutions. She says they all work great and don't leave a chemical smell. Window Cleaner: ½ c. ammonia 1 c. white vinegar 1 gal. hot water may add ½ c. rubbing alcohol for cold weather cleaning To Freshen Drains: Pour ½ c.... Continue Reading →
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