We are all in the same boat when it comes to being attracted by flashy packaging or catchy slogans while we’re just trying to pick up some shampoo or toilet cleaner at the grocery store (who knew there were so many options?). But, the real key to deciding is to be informed of the ingredients …
JayDee Vykoukal
For most of us, Sunday is the final day of the week before starting the next week on repeat. Basically, Sunday night is the herald of Monday and the death of the weekend. However, in some countries, Sunday is considered the first day of the week, not the last. Sunday is often a day of …
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not the stereotypical commercialized holiday filled with consumerism (we’re looking at you, Halloween). Unlike Halloween, which has an intentionally eerie feel, this Mexican celebration is a beautiful homage to life and remembrance. It’s a time when families believe the boundaries between the living and the …
As a physical therapist, I regularly see patients who have lost their ability to do what they love most. Whether it’s taking care of themselves or playing their favorite sport or hobby, these tasks can quickly feel impossible when our bodies are not functioning at their best. Why the sudden decline? Life happens, and a …
The weekend is here, and any excuse to celebrate is good, right? What’s going on this weekend, October 18th and 19th? More than you might think. Thankfully, every calendar day is filled with National Holidays that are quirky and fun. It might not be Halloween or Thanksgiving just yet, but there are still plenty of …
As one of the most infamous figures in American history, Lee Harvey Oswald is known for his involvement in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Today is the day he was born in 1939. The ripple effect of people’s actions, especially large ones like the assassination of a president, can …
Chocolate? Yes, please. Cake? Yes, please! In a convenient cupcake form (aka snack size)? Absolutely! Today is Chocolate Cupcake Day (October 18), and what better way to celebrate than by trying out a delicious chocolate cupcake recipe? Here’s your sign to bake or buy your favorite chocolate cupcakes today! Why Chocolate Cupcakes? Cupcakes have existed …
It’s National Mashed Potato Day (October 18th)! With holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, it’s an excellent time to celebrate the humble potato. Potatoes are a staple food in many cultures around the world, and rightfully so. Not only are they affordable, but they also have more nutrients than you may realize (really!) …
Pope John Paul I was born Albino Luciani on October 17, 1912, in Italy. He chose the papal name Pope John Paul I in honor of his two predecessors, Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI. He was the first pope to have a double name and the first Italian pope in over 450 years. …
When pumpkins start to show up in the local grocery store in large numbers, we know it’s officially fall season. For many, it also means it’s time to pull out the pumpkin spice everything, from candles to lattes. With Americans paying over half a billion dollars annually for pumpkin goodness, it’s obviously a cult favorite …
