Sensational Strawberries
Strawberry season in Ontario is a short one, but there’s still time to enjoy these delicious and nutritious berries while they are fresh. They are full of nutritional benefits and are a tasty treat! Check out the following from Eating Well magazine which discusses the health benefits of strawberries and enjoy them before they’re gone.
Eating Well: Strawberry Nutrition and Health Benefits of Strawberries
Inspired
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
John Wooden
Prevent Summer “Brain Drain”
It’s that time again… The report cards are done, the bell has rung, the kids are excited and summer vacation is upon us! Summer is a time for camps, vacations, trips, cottaging and so much more! But where do they fit in learning? Ahead lies two full months of vacation from traditional schooling; which for many kids is enough time for their young minds to unlearn much of what was taught. How do we as parents make sure our kids don’t suffer summer brain drain, while still ensuring they get the break and vacation they need? Check out the following from Family Education for great tips on how to easily and painlessly incorporate learning into your summer plans!
Laughter Therapy
Weekly Mind Bender
Can you solve the following:
1. No one to Blame
2. Right between the eyes
3. Jack in the Box
4. Down Payment
5. Left Overs
6. Bedspread
Inspired
We hope you enjoy the uplifting story of Shannon Weber, founder of LoveYou2.org, who is determined to change the world by spreading messages of positivity in an interesting way.
Stroke Awareness: Think F.A.S.T.
When experiencing a stroke quick action can help to save a life and prevent long term damage, but the signs often go unrecognized. The following from The Heart and Stroke Foundation is an excellent interactive video which allows you to experience a stroke from the eyes of both the witness and the victim. Check out the video and other great tips to help you recognize the signs of a stroke and remember to think F.A.S.T.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation: Learn the Signs of Stroke by Experiencing One
photo courtesy of the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Inspired
“Fear is the lock and laughter the key to your heart.”
Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Judy Blue Eyes
Survive the Sunday Night Blues
If the song is true and “everybody’s working for the weekend,” how will they feel when the weekend is over? For most people weekends are a time to unwind and leave the office behind, so when it’s coming to an end it’s common to experience the Sunday night blues. How can you get past this feeling? The following from Business Insider shows proven ways to turn those Sunday night blues into enjoyable moments that will bring you success in the week ahead.
Business Insider: 11 Things Successful People Do On Sunday Night