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Winter Drinks to Warm You
Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
Christmas, Santa, Cookies, and Nog
A Holiday Breakfast Bar
Celebrating Thanksgiving
Grateful Vegetarian Kids Express Their Gratitude On Thanksgiving
Spooky Fun—Halloween Party Ideas for a Changing World
Enjoy a Labor Day Picnic to Honor Workers all Over the World
Let’s Have a Pizza Party—Veggie Style!
The Secret of Herbs and Spices
The Art of Preparing Food with Flowers
The Bounty of Summer Gardens
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The Secret of Herbs and Spices
Linda Scotti (RN, BSN, MA) has been working in the health-care field for over 40 years. She is a registered nurse and has her Master’s

The Art of Preparing Food with Flowers
For thousands of years, flowers have been used in meals. However, it is not often in this age that you find your dinner plate sprinkled with flowers or petals, either at restaurants or at home. So why not give this ancient practice a reboot?

The Bounty of Summer Gardens
It’s been a cold spring in northern Michigan. As I tend my seedlings by the window sill before they’re ready for the greenhouse, I envision

Salads to Celebrate
Summer, glorious summer! Warm days, summer holidays, family vacations, and plentiful, fresh, and local produce. We all know the benefits of eating more fruits and

Mother’s Day
Spring heralds new beginnings and this year we are all hopeful that life is back to it where it was before the pandemic. We are

Arbor Day: A Celebration of Miracles
On a walk with a famous naturalist, our group stopped under a white oak tree to rest. The ground beneath the massive oak was littered

Make Every Day Earth Day
Ever since the pandemic swept into our lives, daily routines have been altered out of necessity. We’ve learned to adapt to social distancing, wearing a

The Spring Garden
It’s still deep winter in Northern Michigan as I am writing this. An expanse of white stretches outside, punctuated by dozens of blue jays that swoop down to pick

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day ~ A Perfect Combination for a Celebration
Valentine’s Day means spending quality time with those we love—no matter what kind of love we’re celebrating—whether romantic, friendship, or family love. Let’s celebrate this