Remember When…
Last week, my daughter started 2nd grade. Her classroom is a typical 2015 eastern North Carolina small town school classroom — desks arranged in small groups, books, multiple centers for her learning pleasure, a whiteboard, and a smart board. A smart board… what does that…
Mission: Impossible
We’re all adults here, and can therefore unanimously agree that pretending is rad. Sometimes I like to pretend I’m a 7-foot tall robot that can punch utility vehicles to pieces. Other times, I like to pretend I’m a spy. The…
Health Benefits of the Beach
You knew it deep down inside. Going to the beach isn’t just a trip to the shore with sand and sun, it’s a retreat and rejuvenating cleanse for your body and mind. I’ll bet if you close your eyes, you…
For the Love of the Game
Youth sports: a chance to have fun, learn new skills and play with friends. I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound quite right anymore. I’m new to youth sports. I opted to take dance as a young child…
Get On Your Feet!
Obesity in America is at an all time high. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in three Americans are considered obese. Furthermore, they estimate the percentage of Americans who are overweight as being at an all time high of…
Soaking Up The Rays
Summer is in full swing now! We’re spending long days by the creek, in the pool, on the river and at the beach. People everywhere are watching their skin turn a “healthy” shade of tan (others are watching their skin turn…
How Does Your Garden Grow? Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening
It’s no secret that homegrown vegetables and fruits have superior nutritional value to their supermarket cousins. This is largely due to the fact that so much less time passes between the picking of the produce and the eating of it. There…
