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Subway is Giving Fitness Kits to Teachers & Homeschool Moms

18 April 2012
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Are you a teacher or parent that homeschools your children? Read more about how to get your free Fitness Kit at Money Saving Mom.

 

Breast Cancer Ribbon on a hill

18 November 2010
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This Sunday I had the rare opportunity to be part of a larger than life experience. Because my son is a police officer, I was invited to participate in the photo for the calendar mentioned in the below article from our local WLFI.com.  It was humbling to stand on the hill with cancer survivors,cancer fighter Johnna Parker, and many local first responders. Breast cancer touches so many lives. This was a good way to raise awareness as well as remind the rest of us that our health is something to be so very thankful for. You can see more on the facebook page link given at the bottom of this page.

Hundreds form ribbon for calendar

Calendar made to raise money for Johnna Parker

Updated: Monday, 15 Nov 2010, 11:04 AM EST
Published : Sunday, 14 Nov 2010, 5:21 PM EST

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – Firefighters, E.M.T.s, policewomen and many other women from across the community all came together to create the final piece of a 12-month calendar to raise money for one of their own.

Johnna Parker, a Tippecanoe County emergency dispatcher, was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. As she is continues her fight against breast cancer, her friends are fighting for her, raising money to help her through this time.

“Johnna and I met when I was dispatching for Purdue police department, and we’ve just kind of stayed in touch over the years through that. And a lot of these people have a personal collection with her. whether they are friends with her or they themselves have been in an emergency situation, and had to call on 911, and call upon her to help them. Now she’s calling upon them to help her,” said Ephina Disinger, a friend and organizer.

A group of Parker’s friends are busy putting together a calendar for 2011. The calendar features more than 90 women from police, fire and emergency crews. Sunday more than 200 women from all over the community came to Slayter Hill to form the finishing touches for the calendar.

“This is going to be the cover of our calendar. We wanted to invite women from the community to come be a part of this because a lot of them are supporting it by purchasing a calendar. And a lot of them have been affected by breast cancer, or some sort of cancer in their families or their lives,” said Disinger.

“First of all, we’re both survivors, so it was a no-brainer. Plus Johnna is a great person and a friend of ours, so I wouldn’t miss this for anything,” said Jeanette Bennett, a fellow survivor and friend.

For those, like Nancee Hetrick, who have also gone through their own battle with breast cancer, helping another woman out seems almost vital.

“The more support you get, the better it is. It’s never easy, but it helps when you’re going through all the treatments and surgeries and everything to have that support there,” said Hetrick.

Calendars can be pre-ordered by sending an email to deliverasmile@gmail.com .

The calendars are $15.00, and can be purchased at any police or fire department after the new year.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=542796015#!/pages/Delivering-Smiles-for-Johnna/140706245977884

Memory Tip

7 May 2009
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My grandmother died of Alzheimer’s disease. We hear about the disease from time to time when someone famous suffers from it, or when a medical theory or break through hits the news. We also hear many jokes about it, because humans do funny things when they are forgetful.Any of us that have watched the disease happen to someone that we love have a different perspective. Small things make us think of the unfairness, the waste…and yes, we think ”could it happen to me?”. We look for ways to keep our minds sharp.

Today I ran across a tip in my daily Wisdom Tip emails that I think is worth sharing.
 
Memory booster
Scientists have discovered that bushing your teeth with your opposite hand or driving to work a different way or even chewing gum is a form of mental exercise that increases blood flowing through your brain which helps to create and strengthen both brain lobes and the link between lobes.

There is a difference between regular forgetfulness and Alzheimers, but it cannot hurt to exercise our brains and keep them as strong as possible.

I think tomorrow I will share a one of the lighter sides of Grandma’s behavior during her illness, but for now just a reminder to take care of yourself – and to be patient with those around you that may be having a confused day. God bless.

Eating right while working at home

18 February 2009
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With my flexible schedule – the beauty of my work from home lifestyle – I have many opportunities to plan for healthy eating. I also have a large cookbook collection, so there is no end to the available ideas.

My husband works outside the home & is away for a good share of our meals each week.  I tend to cook less when he is not home. I can usually be found sitting at my desk with a Hot Pocket (hey, I cooked it) or a PBJ on (gasp) white bread.

I wonder what others are eating at their desks? Or do they eat at their desks? I have seen enough “what I am having for lunch” tweets on Twitter to think that I am probably about average.  I do think it is past time to clean up my act though. First step…LEAN Pockets ;)