Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday (formerly known as Decoration Day) which is observed on the last Monday in May.  This day commemorates U.S. men and women who have died serving our country as well as fallen police and firefighters.

Imagine a rainy Sunday at home with a bowl of your favorite soup and this Grilled Club Sandwich.  This could quickly become one of your favorite meals.

A year-long aerobic exercise program for sedentary postmenopausal women produced hormone changes that may reduce the risk of breast cancer, researchers say.

We Moms have to be frugal by making a dollar stretch and a penny squeal.  But are we raising our children to be frugal?  It is our responsibility to teach them early the respect for money and more importantly that money doesn’t grow on trees.

I believe that all children should have a little responsibility around the home that will earn them a little money.  My children had small chores like making their beds, picking up their toys, etc.  Keep it age appropriate. When I paid my boys they were asked to save 10%, give away 10% and the rest they could spend.  The 10% they gave away usually ended up in the church offering plate.  Today my oldest son is in college, works part time and gives to two charities.

The Mizuwari is the Japanese equivalent to the American martini. It’s very popular in Japan largely because of its simplicity, and for everyday drinking, the Japanese prefer whiskey over sake. And just as it is with Japanese dining, where every detail is observed and the senses are honored, so goes this Japanese cocktail.