Fall has always been my favorite season. Finally! We have reached the point of the year to pull out our best crewnecks, light jackets and trench coats and—my favorite—knee high boots! Not only do I love the weather, but, I love the fashion! This is a time of the year where it isn’t the treacherous hot summer ... Read More
Welcome to September! The Month of the Blueberry Popsicle
Yes. September is actually dedicated to the blueberry popsicle. Though a surprise, this month represents the accidental creation of one of the nation’s favorite treats: the popsicle. Every time I encounter a popsicle, it brings up amazing memories and leads me back to times which were full of running around ... Read More
Remembering Mac Miller: The Importance of a Recovering Community
It’s hard to open up to others about having a problem. The first step in achieving recovery is to first admit that we need it and then to realize that we aren’t alone in this need. National Recovery Month reminds us that when we step on the path to recovery and obtaining a life of sobriety and wellness, that ... Read More
How to Get (and Eat) Peace for the Month of International Peace
It’s hard to admit that we have worries. We’re only human! It’s okay to not feel happy or positive all the time. I mean…are all situations positive? Of course not. So, we shouldn’t beat ourselves up for having days in which we are down and out of it. However, because we live in a world in which we are so ... Read More
Let’s Scream! It is the Month of Ice Cream
I have an everlasting love for ice cream. Whether it be vanilla on a cone with rainbow sprinkles or a scoop of chunky monkey, ice cream has always been good to me. When thinking of ice cream, it automatically takes me to moments of happiness. Maybe I was spending time at the beach, at a family BBQ or just ... Read More
Don’t be Afraid to be Selfish
It’s normal to forget about yourself. We exist within a civilization that emphasizes people to be as self-less as they possibly can every day. Make sure you tell your family you love them; take the time to volunteer; respect your elders; don’t forget to check on your friends. Within all this caring, there is ... Read More
If I were a healthy recipe, what would I be?
Healthy eating is a new journey for me It is so much easier to eat blindly than attentively; I am definitely guilty of blind eating. If there is something I want, regardless of how much fat and grease may be in it, I am going to eat it. The most satisfying foods, unfortunately, are usually the ones that are ... Read More
“Hey Deiona! What’s on Your Menu?”: Good Eats for the Spring
If there’s one thing that has always been good…it’s food. Yes, indeed I said food. Food gives such good and warming feelings. I don’t know about you, but when I have a plate of my favorite meal, there is nothing and no one can take any good or warmth from me. Food can hold memories of the places we’ve been, ... Read More
With Greater Weather, Comes Greater Love
I am completely against the cold weather. Even though I have been experiencing the four seasons my entire life, I am never truly prepared when the temperature begins to drop. Now, physically, I am ready for the winter. I have 2 really great winter coats, plenty of sweaters and all the layers you could ... Read More
“Being Fit” Starts with a Healthy (Mind) with a Love of (Good) Food
We have all had THAT new year’s resolution. Being such a common practice, a majority of you already know what I’m talking about: getting fit. Every new year, there are groundbreaking numbers of people at the gym. However, after the first two or three weeks, the number of those fulfilling their gym ... Read More