With the New Year here, it seems each year flies by a little faster as I find myself looking towards the future and what I want to accomplish in 2015. If you have read any of my articles, you know that I am a big fan of planning my destiny …
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With the New Year almost here, it seems each year flies by a little faster as I find myself looking towards the future and what I want to accomplish in 2015. If you have read any of my articles, you know that I am a big fan of planning my …
With the holidays upon us, we often find our emotions in full swing from jubilation to overwhelmed and despairing. There are many reasons to rejoice, but the challenges of holiday shopping, family issues, and more demands on an already overbooked schedule can often dampen our spirits. While there's no easy …
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The cold winds of winter were really blowing last night while we were out for a walk with the dogs and getting a little bit of outdoor exercise. Luckily, I had my alpaca socks on, so my whole body was warm and toasty while the dogs were enjoying some time …
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Did you know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer over her lifetime? Today, breast cancer survival rates have increased due to early detection and improved technology and treatments. I found this out recently when breast cancer touched my life as well.
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As summer winds down, we find ourselves planning our fall projects and preparing for the holidays just around the corner. For many, this is a challenging time of the year as the days grow shorter and the thermometer heads south. If you are feeling a bit of the blues or …
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I love family hikes around Tubbs Hill and walking along Mineral Ridge with beautiful views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, while we stretch our legs and give the dogs a chance to take in all the smells around the area. Whenever I go for a hike, I always wear my trusty …
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What is a father? He is a man who makes sure that you have new school clothes when school starts, and who works to put food on the table without hesitation. The man who never calls in sick because he would never think of letting his family down or letting …
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Did you know that women age 60 and older have a one in six chance of getting Alzheimer's disease in their lifetime? Women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's compared with breast cancer, according to a report from the Alzheimer's Association.
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This week's blast of snow and cold weather brought many customers into our store in search of warm alpaca socks. I often get to visit with them to understand their needs. A recurring theme I hear from them is cold feet due to diabetes. As a nurse, I witnessed first-hand …
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With the holidays behind us and winter still in full swing, many people feel the effects of the "winter blues" setting in. Last week, my daughter Lauren called me and made a comment about the gray skies, and asked me how she might combat the gloomy feeling that comes along …
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With the holidays behind us and the new year ahead, it's time to focus on our goals for 2014. One of my goals this year is to become a better skier. We got up before sunrise on Saturday and headed up to Lookout Pass to get there right when the …
Wow...another Christmas is here! Did I get everyone a gift? Will they like what I've given them? Have I mailed out all the Christmas cards? These are just a few of the questions that run through my head.
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