So you want to keep that fresh face and that heart pumping as it should be? Well, I have a list that will help you out; especially with the holiday season creeping up…ahhhh…mashed potatoes…gravy…ok…FOCUS! Keep these foods/drinks in your house and they will love you in the long run.
1. Yogurt: Rich in Calcium and Helps Prevent Osteoporosis. Also has ‘good bacteria’ to help that gut!
2. FISH: Biggie on my list! Has Omega-3 Fats which help prevent cholesterol buildup in Arteries
3. Chocolate: Rich in Flavanols, which help preserve the healthy function of blood vessels - -Lowers risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Lowers Risk of High Blood Pressure
4. NUTS: Great Protein - -Contains Sources of Vitamins, Mineral, Antioxidants
5. WINE: Drink UP!! Keep it in Moderation - -Red Wine Helps Protect Against Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Age Related Memory Loss
6. Blueberries: Compounds in Blueberries Prevent Inflammation and Other Damage - -YUM - -EAT UP!!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Mommy Diaries (Getting Down at the Christmas Party!) Carmen Brown
This past weekend was a blast!!! It was our annual Christmas Party at the radio station and boy did we have a FAB time. I have to say, the company I work for does an incredible job in making every Christmas special. We all partied at the Castle in Jamestown… wine and dine …music (Skip DJ’s)…great people…and just a wonderful celebration.
So, this was the first year for me I was not pregnant, so it was time for me let loose! By the time 10:00 p.m. rolled around, all of us girls were on the dance floor throwing down to Salt and Pepper - -wow – I could not believe we all still remembered all the lyrics (hello 1990!) We also had a raffle that I actually won this year!
I’m sure everybody out there is bouncing around until Christmas… going to all sorts of events and parties. I know for the next 3 weeks, I have events to go to every weekend. It is going to be nuts, but I’m so lucky to have so many great friends and family.
Has everybody finished or started their Christmas Shopping? (ha-ha) I have shopped a bit, but I have MUCH more shopping to do. This year I am trying to spend wisely, but it is so hard! By the time I calculated all of my gifts I need to get, I just about passed out. Either way, I love to give…so this year will be special as always. The BEST thing about this year is my number 1 – Little T!!! My first Christmas with my first child - how exciting!!! I hope you guys are having a good time and keeping it safe this Holiday Season. As always, make it a good one! Carmen Brown
So, this was the first year for me I was not pregnant, so it was time for me let loose! By the time 10:00 p.m. rolled around, all of us girls were on the dance floor throwing down to Salt and Pepper - -wow – I could not believe we all still remembered all the lyrics (hello 1990!) We also had a raffle that I actually won this year!
I’m sure everybody out there is bouncing around until Christmas… going to all sorts of events and parties. I know for the next 3 weeks, I have events to go to every weekend. It is going to be nuts, but I’m so lucky to have so many great friends and family.
Has everybody finished or started their Christmas Shopping? (ha-ha) I have shopped a bit, but I have MUCH more shopping to do. This year I am trying to spend wisely, but it is so hard! By the time I calculated all of my gifts I need to get, I just about passed out. Either way, I love to give…so this year will be special as always. The BEST thing about this year is my number 1 – Little T!!! My first Christmas with my first child - how exciting!!! I hope you guys are having a good time and keeping it safe this Holiday Season. As always, make it a good one! Carmen Brown
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Santa Paws Info- by Skip
Hey this may be fun if you are leaving the triad for Florida. Guests visiting Downtown Disney Orlando this holiday season will notice that part of it has gone to the dogs. Disney’s new “Santa Paws” program invites dog owners to bring their pooches for a photo opportunity and meet and greet with Santa Claus in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort.
It’s doggone fun for pups as they enjoy the yuletide cheer, pose for pictures, and share their Christmas wish list with Old St. Nick himself. Additionally, special comfort areas and water stations have been created for man’s best friend throughout the Disney shopping and dining district.
Santa Paws is located near World of Disney store at Downtown Disney Marketplace and is open daily for guests until Dec. 24. Disney has provided the following video of Santa meeting some of his canine friends last week.
It’s doggone fun for pups as they enjoy the yuletide cheer, pose for pictures, and share their Christmas wish list with Old St. Nick himself. Additionally, special comfort areas and water stations have been created for man’s best friend throughout the Disney shopping and dining district.
Santa Paws is located near World of Disney store at Downtown Disney Marketplace and is open daily for guests until Dec. 24. Disney has provided the following video of Santa meeting some of his canine friends last week.
Mommy Diaries (Thankful to be Thankful) By Carmen Brown
It is Sunday, the last day of vacation and I decided to cuddle up at a coffee shop and blog a bit. So, I have had much time to reflect and play over the holiday weekend. It could not be more perfect at my Grandmother’s house. She made an amazing dinner as always. The entire family gathered including my cousin from Ohio. We only see each other once or twice a year. She is newly married to a wonderful man and deserves every bit of it. We spent Friday in the mountains (we both forgot our camera!). It was a great hike, not too hard considering I have had two major surgeries in the past four months. On that note, I am grateful to have health insurance. There was a crisp bite in the air and I got short winded at times, which made it all the better. My heart rate was up, which equals loosing baby weight!!! I know my cousin is reading this right now, so know that I love you and I extremely grateful for you. Remember we always used to cry when you would leave Grandma’s every year back to Ohio. I think we forget the goodbye part now because of that! We just know we will see each other again soon.
Other thoughts have crossed my mind in the past couple of days as well. What is this whole holiday season is about? Sure, the gifts are fabulous and much needed (I’m a practical-type gal), but as I gain in age, I want a little more. No, not the material, but within. One thing that I wish for is peaceful relationships. Whether it be your lover, your mother, your friend, whomever. Life can throw some crazy curveballs, and it is hard to overcome some of them. Sometimes the hard part is dealing with our own battles inside. Stoplight! I am grateful for all the meaningful relationships in my life. The ones with substance, the ones that are honest and real. The ones that force us to be real with ourselves. The ones that give us a memory that lives in the heart and rest in the soul. So, to everybody who has touched my heart and held my hand, thank you. I hope that I have returned that same gift back.
One more thought, I am grateful for the community that we call home. I have come across some of the most amazing people. If you don’t know already, I host a morning show on Sunday mornings called ‘Triad Today’ on 98.7 Simon. It is usually 4 interviews that start at 7:00 a.m. The show is based around all non-profits, people who give back to the community, or somebody that needs to get a message out there to inform the community. It can be anything from the Guilford County Animal Shelter…Breast Cancer awareness, involvement with the arts, medical, the American Red Cross…if you can think it, I can name it. I want to take this moment to THANK EVERY PERSON that has put their heart and soul into the work they do. If I could come personally come shake every person’s hand that has come on the show I would. Most of the individuals who I speak with work with the community on their own time. It is not paid… it is simply from the heart one step at a time. Some may not consider this show a big deal, but I believe it’s one of the biggest deals a radio station can do. We are a service and this is a FREE platform to get your message out there. So, once again, thank you for all you do. You are more loved than you will ever know.
Ok… back to my little man. He is hanging with his Grandparents right now. It’s bath time. Oh, by the way, he LOVES peas. I started him on the step one peas, apples, and other veggies, and he loves the peas the most! I hope this is a habit that will last a lifetime. By 6 months, I will introduce other items to him, but we will keep it basic for right now. He loves the bottle. He even is trying to hold it all on his own. It is so funny, because the bottle is way too big for him to prop it up himself. You got to give him an ‘A’ for effort! Alright, I hope all of you guys had a wonderful holiday, and will talk to you soon. As always, make it a GOOD ONE! ~Carmen
Other thoughts have crossed my mind in the past couple of days as well. What is this whole holiday season is about? Sure, the gifts are fabulous and much needed (I’m a practical-type gal), but as I gain in age, I want a little more. No, not the material, but within. One thing that I wish for is peaceful relationships. Whether it be your lover, your mother, your friend, whomever. Life can throw some crazy curveballs, and it is hard to overcome some of them. Sometimes the hard part is dealing with our own battles inside. Stoplight! I am grateful for all the meaningful relationships in my life. The ones with substance, the ones that are honest and real. The ones that force us to be real with ourselves. The ones that give us a memory that lives in the heart and rest in the soul. So, to everybody who has touched my heart and held my hand, thank you. I hope that I have returned that same gift back.
One more thought, I am grateful for the community that we call home. I have come across some of the most amazing people. If you don’t know already, I host a morning show on Sunday mornings called ‘Triad Today’ on 98.7 Simon. It is usually 4 interviews that start at 7:00 a.m. The show is based around all non-profits, people who give back to the community, or somebody that needs to get a message out there to inform the community. It can be anything from the Guilford County Animal Shelter…Breast Cancer awareness, involvement with the arts, medical, the American Red Cross…if you can think it, I can name it. I want to take this moment to THANK EVERY PERSON that has put their heart and soul into the work they do. If I could come personally come shake every person’s hand that has come on the show I would. Most of the individuals who I speak with work with the community on their own time. It is not paid… it is simply from the heart one step at a time. Some may not consider this show a big deal, but I believe it’s one of the biggest deals a radio station can do. We are a service and this is a FREE platform to get your message out there. So, once again, thank you for all you do. You are more loved than you will ever know.
Ok… back to my little man. He is hanging with his Grandparents right now. It’s bath time. Oh, by the way, he LOVES peas. I started him on the step one peas, apples, and other veggies, and he loves the peas the most! I hope this is a habit that will last a lifetime. By 6 months, I will introduce other items to him, but we will keep it basic for right now. He loves the bottle. He even is trying to hold it all on his own. It is so funny, because the bottle is way too big for him to prop it up himself. You got to give him an ‘A’ for effort! Alright, I hope all of you guys had a wonderful holiday, and will talk to you soon. As always, make it a GOOD ONE! ~Carmen
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