HCG For Parents

by Amelia Handley The number of adults who suffer from obesity have been rising drastically throughout the last several decades. We’re aware of this and as a whole…we don’t seem too worried about finding a solution in the near future. But adults aren’t the only ones suffering. The percentage of children suffering from obesity is also on the rise. Things are very different than they were 50 years ago…or even 15 years ago. Kids are eating things out of boxes and plastic wraps far more often t

Feed a family of 4 for under $100 per week

Becky over at Suburban Matron unknowingly reminded me that I had written this post weeks ago (she'll be sorry I'm sure). I've been holding it in reserve for a time when I just didn't have anything. Well, that time is now. It can be done. I have a family of 3 adults and we get by on about $75. This figure does not include wine. Sure, I may think it's a food group but others don't. Idiots! It's a fruit. I suspect that when the Boy goes back to college in 2 weeks this amount will drop a little

Events calendar Aug. 9, 2009

MOSTLY FOR ADULTS Parents should determine appropriateness for children Wildwood Manor House tours: “Built in the 1930s in the Georgian Colonial style, this home was the family estate of Robert A. Stranahan, co-founder of Champion Spark Plug Co., and his wife, Page.” Tours at quarter after and quarter till the hour noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays through November, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. (419) 535-3056. Wolcott House tours: Visitors will get an intimate (ahem) look

Events Calendar Aug. 2, 2009

Subject to change MOSTLY FOR ADULTS Parents should determine appropriateness for children Wildwood Manor House tours: “Built in the 1930s in the Georgian Colonial style, this home was the family estate of Robert A. Stranahan, co-founder of Champion Spark Plug Co., and his wife, Page.” Tours at quarter after and quarter till the hour noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays through November, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. (419) 535-3056. Wolcott House tours: Visitors will get an i

Understanding Online Flash Cooking Games

Flash games have risen in popularity during the last year, becoming the rave of children and teens around the world (and some adults too). Part of the reason why they’re popular is because they’re easy to find, fast to run, and free. Of course you can get a more advanced computer game from a computer store, if you’re willing to cash out all the money that is needed for the game and the expansions. If you have a computer that has been with you for some time, it might not be able to run the game a