Happy New Year!!!

Sorry it has been awhile that the blog hasn't been updated! I just returned from being in Michigan for the holidays and my father passing away. Anyway, I am back!

Any new news that you would like to share the beginning of this New Year?

Also a reminder, drivers need to slow down in our neighborhood. I seen alot of people flying past my home the last two days. We have lots of little ones that play in the road and that cross the road to get to friends, as well as animals, that we don't want hit!

I will be drawing for the winner of the toy drive tomorrow!

First Freebie of the New Year!

Gold Bond Ultimate Soothing Lotion from Walmart

Health Tip

This tip is directed towards cholesterol. My dad died from all arteries being hardened from cholesterol, thus him having a heart attack.

Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. It is best to have a blood test called a "lipoprotein profile" to find out your cholesterol numbers.

This blood test is done after a 9- to 12-hour fast and gives information about your:

Total cholesterol
LDL (bad) cholesterol--the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries
HDL (good) cholesterol--helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries
Triglycerides--another form of fat in your blood

Money Savings Tip

Don’t spend money just to de-stress. Quite often, I used to spend money just to wind down from a stressful day at work. Instead, I’ve found that I quite often feel much better by going home and taking some quiet time just to stretch and then meditate. I end up feeling much more together, happy, and ready to face an evening with the kids in the right mindset than I ever would by just blowing some cash after work. Instead of spending to de-stress, try some basic meditation techniques, stretching, or yoga and see how you feel.