Daily Archives: May 16, 2012

Always a Goonie

My husband says that I’m not the verbose person in the world.  He’s right, I’m not.  I spend most of the time stuck in my own head so it makes conversation a bit difficult because rarely will I share what … Continue reading

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Snacking right: don’t strike out with junk food

I told my boyfriend it may in fact be a good thing he’s going to be out of town for 6 weeks as he tours the country with his band…. because our house will have ESPN playing permanently for the … Continue reading

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Smart Sponsor: Gardening as Therapy for Children and Adults

 Some of my fondest childhood memories involve playing in the dirt. With my very own miniature gloves and shovel, I would spend a good part of the summer planting in the garden with my mom. Nothing seemed more satisfying than … Continue reading

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Video: Staying #FitAtWork with a healthy lunch

You can pack a healthy lunch for work each day. Smart blogger Leigh Zaleski shows you how. (Video produced by Smart blogger Emileigh Clare.) Learn more about the importance of a healthy lunch in the office here. #FitAtWork What do … Continue reading

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Behind the scenes: Working on 100 Days of Summer cover

Graphic artist Samantha Dellinger is working on her tan and the cover for the 100 Days of Summer tab today. The idea — creating the 100 Days of Summer logo in chalk art — was thought up by April Trotter, … Continue reading

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Container Garden Chronicles: Choosing the right soil

A few weeks ago, a co-worker brought in several tomato, pepper and basil plants her husband had started from seed. I jumped all over that, of course — the cherry tomatoes her husband grows taste like candy. But I knew … Continue reading

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Quick Bite: Get the scoop on Greek yogurt

By Allie Hardy Registered Dietitian for Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center It’s the signature creamy, thick texture that gives Greek yogurt its cult following. Strained of the majority of water and whey — the liquid that remains after milk … Continue reading

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