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Turkey is nutritious all year long

Turkey is much more than just a Thanksgiving staple. I love eating turkey and not just at Thanksgiving. Turkey is low in fat and high in protein. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you nutritional facts and different ways to eat and cook turkey.

Serve breakfast foods at dinner

I love eating breakfast foods. My favorite foods include eggs, bacon, grits and pancakes. I have in the past served breakfast foods at dinner time. Cooking breakfast foods, I find, is faster and easier.

Natural ways to fight fall allergies

Some folks fight fall allergies. I experience some symptoms, but it’s not severe. Did you know? Leaves are a known cause of fall allergies. Raking them can stir up mold and pollen.

Autumn is an ideal time to tend to lawns and gardens

For those of you who enjoy gardening the season is now upon us, autumn. Autumn is an ideal time to get into the garden and ensure that flowers, trees and garden beds will over-winter successfully. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you autumn gardening tips.

Teens are big driving risk on roadways

If you have a teenage driver in your home the following article may be helpful to read. Did you know? Drivers with the highest rates of crashes and highway fatalities include seniors and teenagers.

When is clumsiness a cause for concern?

Have you ever tripped over your own feet? Did you feel clumsy? There may be an underlining reason for clumsiness. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you some facts and possible reasons for clumsiness. Who hasn’t tripped over his own feet or knocked over a water glass on a table?

Grilling chicken

I’m ready for cooler outdoor temperatures and grilling. Of course, I don’t know the techniques of grilling but I have terrific family members that grill for me. Sometimes, I bet grilling can be tricky and everyone wants to eat grilled foods completely cooked and flavorful.

The year was 1978

I will be celebrating my 40th high school class reunion from Eunice High School next week. (Yes, I know, I don’t look that old, ha!) I started thinking earlier this week, what happened or what events took place in Eunice in 1978. I did my research at my work desk and this is what I discovered.

Promote healthy eating habits for your children

Parents can create healthy eating habits by becoming an example at home. Your kids will eat balanced nutritional school lunches while away from home.

How parents can motivate students

Motivating kids to be excited about their schoolwork at the start of the new school year sometimes can be difficult. But parents can explore various strategies that can help their children adjust to life in the classroom and motivate them to perform to the best of their abilities.