Nutritionally, variety helps ensure that you get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. And psychologically, variety helps make mealtimes more enjoyable and healthy eating more fun. This translates to a better chance of sticking with healthy eating for the long haul. Here are […]
Do you ever wonder what you should eat before, during and after you decide to go for a walk, jog, bike ride or work out? Of course you should always check with your health care provider and adjust according to your age and physical condition, but here are […]
With busy schedules and never-ending to-do lists, it can seem like living a healthy lifestyle is out of reach. But, prioritizing nutrition doesn’t have to be a chore. Here are five quick tips to help you and your family eat well, even when it feels like time is […]
A Special Message From Dodie Dennis (Retired RN) With 40 years experience as a licensed Registered Nurse on a cruise line, a Colorado ski resort, and in Phoenix, AZ, I did everything from Operating Room to Immunology to all levels of Newborn care. Among my favorite jobs was […]
Foggy Windshield Fixes During the winter months, fogged-up and frosty windshields can be a constant issue. To quickly eliminate the fog without creating a mess of smudges, use a chalkboard eraser! It works really well, and it’s easy to store in your glove box or center console. Another tip […]
Be Honest With Your Finances The first step is to be completely honest with your financial situation at the moment. You aren’t looking for handouts. You just want a dose of empathy and maybe a hug. Just like everyone else, you want to give your family the world […]
Holiday season 2020 was a tough year for retailers and other small business due to the pandemic. In 2021, Black Friday sales hit some all-time lows. With the higher prices for fuel, energy, food and just about everything imaginable, it seems like the 2021 holiday season will be […]
By Dodie Dennis Recently I noticed Jack had a pill bottle labled “Humidity” with a magic marker. Curious, of course, I twisted the cap off and peaked inside to see an assortment of silica beads (or tiny pillows). Later, I asked him why he was saving them in […]
Heard It Through The Grapevine Fabric Swatches Have you ever purchased an item of clothing and received a little baggy with an extra swatch of fabric? You might have assumed it was to use if you ever needed to mend the item, like by patching a hole. What […]
Congratulations to our blog site CleverJourneys for overcoming our single day readership record to reach over one million page views. “We are thrilled,” said Dodie Dennis, now a retired Registered Nurse and one-half of the CleverJourneys team with husband Jack Dennis. “It’s a blogger’s dream,” Dodie noted. “Jack […]
Microwaves and Pot Handles Holes In Pot Handle Unless you’re a professional cook, you may be confused as to why most pots and pans have a hole at the end of the handle. You may not have even noticed that the hole is there. There are actually two […]
Avocados have a high good fat content and a low carbohydrate content. They’re completely healthy to consume on keto and other low-carbohydrate diets. They can be iced to ensure there is plenty on hand. It just has one flaw. The avocado browns really. quickly! It varies from the apple, which can sit in a corner without changing color. After purchasing an avocado, place it in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours to allow it to brown. The culprit is, of course, oxygen. When the avocado is exposed to sunlight, it quickly begins to oxidize. Its skin is made up of oleic acid and linoleic acid, and it has a low carbohydrate content. You should select these fruits before you eat them. We will find phenolic compounds within the substance, and as they come into contact with oxygen, the rotting process begins. The precise method is in charge of adjusting the hue of the apples. As a result, you can buy the avocado whole so that you have some time before the discoloration begins. […]
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