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7 Ways to Re-use School Supplies
I love (LOVE) school supplies. Walking into Office Depot or a Staples store is like a day at the spa. There’s nothing more thrilling than walking down rows of colored file folders, matching highlighters and Post-it Notes. My favorite of them all? Agenda planners! Unfortunately, school supplies can cost a pretty penny. Being a broke,…Read More »
Ready to Run? Learn to Love Hills
Hills kinda have a bad rep among runners. Something about gravity and sweatiness and REALLY HARD WORK! It’s true. Hills are not easy to run. But I love them anyway, and you can learn to love them, too. “Love” is a relative term. You learn to love hills the same way you learn to love…Read More »
Lifehack: 26 Year Old Buying Health Insurance
If you’re like me, you give your health care almost no thought until you’re sick or you need to fill a prescription. You show your insurance card and it all kind of just happens because you’re on your parents’ health insurance plan. But then your 26th birthday comes along and *bam* you’ll be dumped and…Read More »
O Canada! International Travel Right Next Door
For a fun family vacation or couple’s getaway, think Canada. You can say you’ve been abroad without traveling far. Four major cities—Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City and Toronto—are within driving distance of four upstate New York cities—Binghamton, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica. Toronto If you’re a big league baseball fan, Toronto offers a different venue than New…Read More »
Indoor Fun: Beat the Heat (Or Those Rainy Summer Days)
I can’t stand the heat. I’ll take brushing snow off my car over 90+ degree weather any day. I disliked the heat even more as a child, partially because I had some health issues that were affected by the heat. For families with heat-related health issues, or who simply can’t stand the high temps or…Read More »
Hidden Gems: LaMora Farms Garden Gazebo
Have you ever stopped at a fresh produce stand and found the perfect healthy recipe to feed your very picky kid(s)? While by chance I did! Just 25 minutes east of Rochester, off Route 104, the LaMora Farms Garden Gazebo is an enchanting hut that offers a wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables…Read More »
Ready to Run? The Hardest Part is Starting
The hardest part about running is starting. The best part is when it’s over. If you’d asked me about a year ago how to start running, I would’ve said don’t. That’s because I never gave it a shot. Since joining a running program, buying my first pair of real running shoes, and running a handful…Read More »
Hidden Gem: Corning Museum of Glass
THE WORLD OF GLASS When I mentioned to others I was headed to The Corning Museum of Glass, I heard a lot of, “Oh yeah, I was there in elementary school, but have not been back since.” On a recent trip to the museum, I learned that it was well worth a return visit. DON’T…Read More »
Bipolar Diagnosis Frees Emily’s Fighting Spirit
EDITOR’S NOTE: With the stigma surrounding mental illness, many people are reluctant to seek treatment. After the birth of her son, Emily Glossner Johnson experienced wild mood swings. She sought help from different sources and at times denied her bipolar disorder. Today, thanks to the right medications, a great therapist, and a loving family, Emily…Read More »
The Scoop on Frozen Desserts
WE ALL SCREAM FOR… Gelato! This summer, we discovered a small gelato shop that is now my family’s favorite go-to destination when we’re craving a sweet summer treat. We plan to celebrate national ice cream month this July by indulging in a cup of creamy gelato. With which frozen treat will you celebrate? Leave your…Read More »