As I sat alongside my Andy, my grown man child, I watched the sneak peek of Toy Story 4 at Disneyland with that recognizable heart-in-your-throat sensation. But as familiar as the toys are, there is something quite different about this installment. When Toy Story debuted in 1995, my boys were two and four. After seeing the movie, I immediately bought one son a Buzz and the other a Woody. They subsequently dressed as one of the gang for several Halloweens. We watched each of the trilogy always sitting side by side. And as my boys left for … [Read more...]
Disney’s Aladdin Cave of Wonders Milkshake
It's flying again! Disney's Aladdin opens in theaters this week, and we need a proper toast to its return. The Cave of Wonders Milkshake is the perfect source of magic for your family. Before or after your movie outing, any Aladdin party needs a diamond in the rough! Disney's Aladdin This Guy Ritchie-directed flick is the live-action adaption of the Disney animated classic that first introduced us to the charming street rat. Based on the Arabic folktale Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, my recent travels to the Middle East have me itching to … [Read more...]
How to Monitor Blood Pressure for Stroke Awareness and Prevention
For those readers following along, I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree this past weekend. During that two and one-half years of study, much focus was trained on the global burden of disease. Specifically, potentially preventable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including stroke. High blood pressure is the number one cause of all strokes, but by controlling your blood pressure, the risk of stroke can decrease by 50%. The new and exciting telemedicine measures presently being introduced put prevention into the … [Read more...]
Staying Motivated on Your Path to a Healthy Diet
If you find yourself struggling to feel motivated to stick to your goal to eat healthfully, get fit, and give up unhealthy habits, it’s important to know you’re not alone. No matter how far you’ve slipped, there are ways to regain your momentum and set yourself back on the healthy path. Here are three tips to help you regain your momentum and get you back on the right path. Keep It Simple: Introduce Healthy Foods Into Your Diet to Eat Healthfully If your first step is to eliminate unhealthy foods, you might fall off the wagon … [Read more...]
Great Wolf Lodge Supports Autism Awareness Month | Join the Pack!
In April, Great Wolf Lodge is howling for good. This popular resort destination, with 17 properties across America and Canada, is showing their full-pack support of those living with an autism spectrum disorder. (Two more resorts are set to open by 2020!) The chain of indoor water parks has recently been named one of the "Top 22 Best Family Vacations" by O the Oprah Magazine. And they are proving why. Their commitment to all families is most evident during Autism Awareness Month. If you are a reader of this blog, you know the impact that … [Read more...]
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