In some weight-loss and conditioning studies, walking has proven to be more effective than running and other high energy activities. After eating a heavy lunch you should walk around to allow the food to digest properly. Blue Cross and Blue Shield website lists  several ways you can burn calories and enjoy your work out. You can walk your dog, walk the kids... [Read more...]

If you are battling the bulge than you may want to start eating  low calorie snacks to help maintain your diet. Readers Digest states that  snacking is also important if you’re taking medication that could cause a blood-sugar low between meals. Here are a few tips for eating healthier snacks. Snacks should be 150 calories or less- sometimes... [Read more...]

Have fun this Easter and enjoy a fun arts and crafts project for you and the family. Create a cup to place your Easter treats in or just for fun decorating. You can make chick cups. All you will need is yellow paper cups, orange cardstock, orange chenille craft stems, two wiggly eyes, yellow craft feathers, scissors, and glue. Directions: In ... [Read more...]

If you are a hard working secretary or receptionist, your days are numbered. Numbered for a celebration!  Get ready for Administrative Professionals Week. This celebration has become one of the largest workplace observances. Administrative Professionals Week is celebrated worldwide. Thousands celebrate this week through community events, educational seminars,... [Read more...]

Since the Activity Center is under repair, the local Urban Active Fitness Center has arranged for the residents of Stewarts Ferry to use their facility. Take advantage of this 30 day opportunity to work out in a state-of-the-art fitness center. According to the Urban Active Fitness Center website, the gym features top of the line cardio machines and free... [Read more...]

The World War II Memorial would be a great place to visit during the summer. It is located in Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.  The memorial features a floating granite globe on 1/8 inch of water.  It displays the state of all the countries were during the war. It also shows granite marks that give a short history of a variety of historic events, such... [Read more...]

Marche Artisan Foods The Marche calls itself a “European-style café and marketplace.” If you find yourself near Five Points at breakfast time, stop on by. It serves classic cuisine in season, and specializes in housemade pastry. Favorite dishes are the croissant French toast, butternut squash tart, and the cucumber-sake bloody Mary. The building... [Read more...]

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts opens its doors to families in honor of the exhibit Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior. Spend the morning exploring the museum and the afternoon experiencing many aspects of Indian art and folklore. Vishnu, a Hindu god known as the Preserver and his ten avatars are on display in 170 works. The paintings, sculptures,... [Read more...]

Nashville has amazing emergency staff, with courteous and responsive fire fighters, police officers, and medical teams ready to care for anyone who finds themselves in need. These efforts have not gone unnoticed, and the Nashville Fire Department has been able to receive several grants over the last few years to help further their efforts. The latest of... [Read more...]

The Sundance Film Festival, perhaps one of the absolute best known film festivals, has selected Nashville's own Belcourt Theater as one of a mere nine venues chosen to screen various specially selected films on Thursday, January 27th, as part of their Sundance Film Festival USA. Belcourt received the same select honor last year. The initiative is designed to... [Read more...]

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