Healthy Living

  Spring break will be here before you know it! This is the perfect time of year to take an outdoorsy trip. You can plan on camping with the family, doing some hiking, or kayaking on a lake. Regardless of what type of outdoor adventure you are planning, you’ll want to make sure you are well-packed and well-prepared. Here are a few tips to help with that. 1. Stock up on propane. If you plan on cooking on a grill   or even heating the cabin you’re staying in, then you’re going to need some propane.  Get propane tanks filled  well in advance so you don’t have to rush around the day before your trip. If you need a new tank, consider buying two or three smaller ones instead of one large tank. Smaller ones are easier to carry. 2. Go through your first aid kit. Outdoor adventures come with the risk of scrapes, burns, and other injuries. So before you head off, make sure your  first aid kit  is well-stocked. Shop at a local pharmacy for basics like Band-aids, antib...

Spring will be here before we know it! This season represents a fresh new start. The warm air, budding trees, and birds chirping are all so enjoyable after a chilly winter. So, how can you prepare for the arrival of this rejuvenating season? Start with these suggestions. 1. Clean Your House Spring cleaning is an age-old tradition. And indeed, this is the perfect time of year for a thorough, deep clean. Most people like to go room by room, as this makes it easy to divide the whole-house cleaning across a few days. Some important cleaning tasks to include are: Pulling furniture away from the walls to clean behind it. Wiping down ceiling fan blades and vent covers. Washing your curtains  or window treatments. Cleaning light fixtures. Wiping down window sills. Changing your furnace and air conditioner filters. Wiping down baseboards and doorframes. 2. Re-Organize Your Closets How  m uch stuff has accumulated in your closet that you no longer use? Spend a day sorting through your c...

  St. Patrick’s Day is typically an occasion that calls for big parades and parties in the streets. But since most of us have still not received   vaccinations   against COVID-19, social distancing is still vital — which means this St. Paddy’s Day will feel a little different. There can still be plenty of fun, safe ways to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish! Here are a few ideas. 1. Plan a Camping Trip With the weather growing warmer,  t his is the perfect time to plan a camping trip. Buy some  sunscreen  at the pharmacy, as you can sunburn even when it’s cloudy. Bring along a  propane tank  and a small grill, and enjoy a weekend in the woods. Here are a few fun ways to work a St. Patrick’s Day theme into your camping trip: Have a contest to see who finds a 4-leaf clover first. Prepare a traditional Irish dish, like boiled cabbage and bacon, over the fire. Drink an Irish drink, like Guinness or Bailey’s, by the fire. 2. Have a Costume Party on Zoom H...