Monthly Archives: January 2009

No nursing home for us.

No nursing home for us.

No nursing home for us. We are checking into the Holiday Inn! With the average cost for a nursing home care costing $188.00 per day, there is a better way when we get old and feeble. We have already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn. For a combined long term stay discount and senior discount, it’s $49.23 per night. That leaves $138.77 a day for: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in any restaurant we want, or room service, laundry, gratuities and special TV movies. Plus, they provide a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge and washer-dryer, etc. Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my...

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Matters of the Heart

Matters of the Heart

Matters of the Heart Managing heart health online The Internet, a vital source for health information, is now an avenue to interactively manage your heart health.At www.heart360.org – the American Heart Association’s free heart health wellness center – you can set up a private, personal account to list cardiovascular wellness goals; track your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose numbers; log physical activities; record your weight; and keep a diary of current and past medication use. Heart360.org is part of Microsoft’s HealthVault site, a treasure trove of health resources in one place.  Heart 360 replaces and expands on an earlier resource from the American Heart Association called the Blood Pressure Management Center.  If you used the Blood Pressure Management Center, log in normally and your data will transfer to Heart360. “With Heart360, patients and their families can easily track their risk factors and get quick access to the most credible source of online heart and stroke information,” said Timothy Gardner,...

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Smart Meal Ideas

Smart Meal Ideas

Smart Meal Ideas A Winning Combination of Taste and Value These days, people are looking for simple ways to stretch their dollar in all facets of life, and mealtime is no exception. Dining at home is a great alternative to pricey take-out or restaurant visits and doesn’t have to require long hours in the kitchen or complicated ingredients. For more than 60 years, Campbell’s Kitchen has been a trusted resource for recipes that are quick, delicious and affordable too. Campbell Soup Company recently introduced a “Recipes Under $10 Collection” featuring family-favorite recipes designed to feed a family of four on a budget. From Hearty Lasagna Soup to Easy Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas, each of the recipes in the collection demonstrates that cutting costs does not mean sacrificing great taste. Visit www.campbellskitchen.com for additional budget friendly meal ideas. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet...

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Great Grilling, Y’all

Great Grilling, Y’all

Great Grilling, Y’all As an Emmy-award winning host of two Food Network cooking shows, the author of seven cookbooks, and owner of two successful restaurants, Paula Deen knows a little something about grilling. And to take grilling from good to great, Paula likes to go beyond the usual hamburgers, hot dogs and chips and serve up more sophisticated flavors. “My new smoked chops by Smithfield have great smokehouse flavor and can be ready to eat in just a few minutes,” she says. “And grilled pork tenderloins are so delicious and so easy!” Some cuts of pork, including pork cutlets, tenderloins and center-cut pork chops, are as lean or leaner than chicken. And many chefs and food critics recommend pork for its delicious flavor and versatility, as long as it isn’t overcooked. Paula has a few tips and some recipes to help you take your next cookout from good to great. Grilling Do’s and Don’ts -Do: Have two sets of...

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