Become a Halloween Hero
If you participated in trick-or-treat adventures as a child, you’re part of a long tradition for millions of children. This year, you can teach your own children or grandchildren what it means to become a Halloween hero. As the longest-running youth engagement campaign in the U.S., Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has taught generations about the power […]
Winter Preparation
for Your Home, Health & Happiness By Alexander Germanis One of the fables told by the ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller Aesop was that of “The Ant and the Grasshopper.” A hard-working ant prepares diligently for the approaching winter while the weather is still warm and enjoyable. Meanwhile, the grasshopper, expresses little concern for […]
The Power of Showing Up
By Robert Schwander, Owner, Fitness Counseling, Inc. This month’s article is written about a very special client of mine, Lindsay Grimmer. Lindsay and I have been training together for the past 23 years. Lindsay was born in Indiana, and at the age of four, her family moved to Rockford, Illinois. Lindsay attended Guilford High […]
Make a Simple Swap for Healthier Parfaits
Boost the nutritional value of your favorite snacks at home with a smart substitution that helps you prioritize heart health: low-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt. By using Greek yogurt in place of full-fat sour cream and other dairy products, you can make nutrition-conscious decisions all year long in recipes like Fruity Oatmeal Yogurt Parfaits. This […]
Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging
Celebrates Past, Present, and Future First Inaugural Gala July 2025 Peals of laughter, clinking glasses, and hearty conversations were to be had at the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging’s Inaugural Gala at the Embassy Suites on July 12, 2025! A sold-out crowd of 180 supporters gathered to celebrate our past accomplishments, our present successes, […]
The Easy Way to Stay on Top of Your Health
By Alexander Germanis In the 1950s, Dr. Marion Collins’ daughter nearly lost her life because no one was there to inform her doctors she was allergic to a simple tetanus shot. Determined something like that would never happen again, Dr. Collins worked with a jeweler in San Francisco to design and issue the very […]
TAKE A HIKE!
To Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado By Nick Thomas If towering mounds of sand have never sparked your curiosity, perhaps a visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve might change that. Located a 2-hour drive from Pueblo, Colorado, this stunning landscape was sculpted over the ages by wind and water […]
A Summer Spin on BLTs
Put a spin on classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches with these BLT Wraps that let you skip the frying pan and pair summer flavors in a warmed tortilla. They’re perfect for saving time on busy days, so you can share more moments doing your favorite activities. To find more summer lunch inspiration, visit Culinary.net. […]
Exercising With Dedication, Aimed at Tomorrow
By Robert Schwander, Owner, Fitness Counseling, Inc. Well, another spectacular July 4th has come and gone, and once again, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to write another article on another one of my hard-working clients. This article is on a strong-willed, hard-working, and disciplined client that I have had the opportunity to […]
Shop, Cook, Store
Keeping Nutrients Where They Belong Mankind’s relationship with food is one that spans a wide spectrum. Some eat only enough to survive, others gorge themselves at every opportunity, and still others dedicate their entire lives to creating the most delectable meals fit for human consumption. Regardless of one’s personal relationship with food, our bodies require […]