Category Archives: Family

Are you sore from skiing?

Our family has been layering on the clothes and heading to Bristol Mountain for some downhill skiing this winter.  I want to start by telling you all, I am a skiing novice.  I have learned to ski as an adult, and I continue to enjoy the sport with my friends and family. I started thinking [...]

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What do you know about pomegranates?

What are pomegranates? Fruit!  Pomegranates are high in vitamin C and potassium, a good source of fiber and low in calories. Why is pomegranate good for you? This handsome fruit is quite popular for its deep and purple-colored juice that is packed with lots of antioxidants that may help in maintaining a smooth and wrinkle [...]

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Coming soon to the Wii scene – Wii Fit Plus

Wii Fit plus and Wii Fit plus Bundle are scheduled to be released on Oct 4, 2009. Bundled with the Wii Balance Board, Wii Fit Plus will sell for $99.99. Current Wii Fit owners will be able to get an upgrade disc for $19.99. What is this game all about?  This is what Nintendo has [...]

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Salad dressing made with YOGURT?

There is an easy way to cut some fat from your diet… Instead of “regular” salad dressing … Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 2 tbsp Calories – 150 Calories from Fat – 140 Total Fat – 15 g (24%) Saturated Fat – 3 g (15%) Trans Fat – 0 g Cholesterol – 15 mg (6%) Sodium [...]

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Hiking Stony Brook State Park

This weekend my family and I went camping with friends at Stony Brook State Park. Stony Brook State Park’s terrain comprises hilly woodlands, a deep gorge with rugged cliffs overlooking three waterfalls and fascinating rock formations. 125 tent and trailer campsites are scattered in the woodlands above the gorge in the upper or south end [...]

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Yummy & Easy trail mix!

Are you looking or  few healthy choices in the snack department?  Not only have I found a few snacks that I enjoy, but my whole family LOVES them!  These are from the Hungry Girl 200 under 200 book. Here is my favorite – PB&J Cocoa-nana Trail Mix PB&J Cocoa-nana Trail Mix PER SERVING (3/4 cup): [...]

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Summer BBQ: make more good choices!

Summer is 3 months long and you will probably attend many BBQs with friends and family. I want to help you make a few good choices so you do NOT over indulge. 1.  Do not go hungry. If you go to the  BBQ starving you will head right to the bowl of chips with french onion [...]

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Get on your bike!

Have you been getting your family out and on the move? Kris and I took Mason (7 1/2 years old) and Anna ( 5 3/4 years old) out on a nice Erie Canal bike ride on Sunday.  Mason and Anna have not mastered the art of riding a two-wheeler yet so Kris attached the tag-along [...]

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Are Wii ACTIVE?

EA SPORTS Active, Personal Trainer for the Wii went on sale at stores yesterday (Tuesday, May 19, 2009).  This game sells for $59.99 with an optional accessory pack for $19.99. If you have not heard of this new Wii game, EA SPORTS Active, here is what it is all about. Revolutionize your workout regimen with [...]

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National Start! Walking Day

The American Heart Association has named April 8th, 2009 National Start! Walking Day Walk more, eat well, and you’ll live longer It’s a simple premise, but it’s the foundation of the Start! Movement. Research has shown that you can gain about two hours of life for every hour of regular vigorous exercise you do. You [...]

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