5 Thanksgiving Flicks for the Whole Family In This Issue: 5 Thanksgiving Movies for the Whole Family After a giant Thanksgiving meal, it can be tempting to sink down onto the couch and never get up — so embrace it! This Thanksgiving, try planning a family movie night to enjoy while the turkey settles. Movie nights are about as low maintenance as family hangouts can get. According to Elle magazine, actress ... Read More
Sinfully Sweet Butternut Squash
In This Issue: Sinfully Sweet Butternut Squash This butternut squash, oven-roasted and caramelized to perfection, could almost pass for dessert. You’d never guess it’s a dish loaded with vitamins and antioxidants! Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1 3/4 tsp kosher salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp black ... Read More
Automobiles, Assembly Lines, and the Most Common PI Claim
Automobiles, Assembly Lines, and the Most Common PI Claim On Oct. 1, 1908, Henry Ford’s first ever Model T went on sale. Along with his automobiles, Ford is credited with pioneering the assembly line system at around this time, making the Model T the first truly mass-produced vehicle in the country. The time it took to build one decreased from 12 hours to 30 minutes, and the fact that Ford’s factories could make ... Read More
Two Steps for Facing Your Fears
In Times of Uncertainty In This Issue: Two Essential Tips for Facing Your Fears -- Ramiro Rodriguez, Jr. “In these uncertain times, fear is more pervasive than ever. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to conquer.” Being that October is the month of Halloween, it’s a month when the general idea of fear is close at hand. Fear, in this general sense, and how it prevents us from achieving the goals we set ... Read More
3 Mind-Blowing Facts About Taco Bell
The Secret Link Between Home Depot, the Government, and Fast-Food Tacos In This Issue: 3 Mind-Blowing Facts About Taco Bell Did you know that Oct. 4 is National Taco Day? Corn or flour tortillas, hard or soft shells, we really love our tacos here in the USA. According to NationalTacoDay.com, Americans ate more than 4.5 billion tacos last year. End to end, that’s 490,000 miles of tortilla-wrapped beans, meat, and ... Read More
The Marietta Diner: The Best Diner in Georgia
And One of the Best in the Country In This Issue: A Tour of Marietta When you read the name of the Marietta location that we’re highlighting in this section of our newsletter this month, you might wonder why we haven’t featured it before! That said, better late than never to highlight one of my favorite restaurants in town, and one of the best diners in the country, the Marietta Diner. The Marietta Diner was ... Read More
How to Stop Procrastinating at Bedtime
And Get a Good Night’s Sleep In This Issue: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep Though there are very real medical conditions, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, that deprive people of sleep, the reason most of us probably don’t get enough sleep is simply because we put off our bedtime. Instead of getting into bed, we opt to check off another item on our to-do list or watch another episode of our favorite show. This ... Read More
Roasted Rosemary Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes
In This Issue: Roasted Rosemary Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes If you’re having trouble getting the kids to eat Brussels sprouts, try this delicious vegan recipe as a side dish. Every vegetable tastes better roasted! Ingredients 1 3/4 lbs fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced 4 tsp olive oil ... Read More
The Trouble With School
Time to Stop Teaching the Wrong Lessons In This Issue: Why Do We Teach Outdated Lessons? “I believe that we need to be teaching kids how to think outside of the box and be problem solvers.” Not long ago, my 13-year-old son was bemoaning the struggles of his history class. He was frustrated by the fact that he has to memorize all these facts about history just so he can write it down on test day. It didn’t ... Read More
Self-Improvement in the 21st Century
The Best You is Right at Your Fingertips In This Issue: 3 Online Resources for Self-Improvement September is Self-Improvement Month, and a recent study from The Harris Poll found that 4 in 5 Americans want to improve their personal well-being. This is often easier said than done. Fortunately, in the age of the internet, there are countless free resources waiting online to help you achieve your self-improvement ... Read More
