It’s the sport that’s sweeping the country and attracts players from ages 3 - 83 — it’s pickleball! A cross between tennis, badminton and ping pong, pickleball was deemed the fastest growing sport by Economist magazine and grew over 21%… read more
Tracy Wright
Understanding Inflation and What It Means for You
Back in 1985, gas cost about $1.21 on average per gallon, a car would run about $8000 and you could procure a movie ticket for about $3.55, according to AARP. Now over 30 years later, we know that those costs… read more
Explore Indoor Active Fun During the Winter Months
We can get some pretty chilly days as we move into the winter season. When it’s too cold to enjoy the outdoors, head inside for some fun activities that will keep you active this winter! Some of these may require… read more
How to Adopt the Best Rescue Animal For You & Your Family
The holidays are a prime time for pet adoption. Before bringing home your next furry friend, consider all the implications to find the very best fit. Pets are often seen as a remedy for loneliness, boredom and more fulfillment in… read more
Going for Gold: How Local Seniors Inspire Fitness at Any Age
Proving you are never too old to excel in a sport, three local seniors recently medaled in the annual Gainesville Senior Games. Residents of the retirement community Oak Hammock, Ray Goldwire, 86, Bob Virnstein, 78, and Linda Cooney, 72, were… read more
Healthy Kitchen, Healthy Family
The kitchen is often cited as the hub of the home where family and friends gather to cook, eat and share memories. Is your kitchen always good for your health? Organizing, cleaning and setting up your kitchen can have profound… read more
Hitting the Open Road With Your Family
In early 2019, Kristy Bickmeyer was at a Fleetwood Mac concert listening to this lyric when she realized she was ready to make a life-changing decision. Bickmeyer and her husband had been considering hitting the road in an RV with… read more
How Air Purifiers Can Help Clean Your Air
Even before COVID-19, usage of home air purifiers had spiked. According to Consumer Reports, one in four American households now owns an air purifier. But what do they actually do and is it worth the investment? Simply put, air purifiers… read more
Spice Up Your Diet With Exotic Foods
We’ve all spent more time in the kitchen these days, and now you may find yourself in a cooking rut. Adding exotic foods to your food repertoire may literally “spice” up your routine in the kitchen. There are a variety… read more
Surviving Anorexia: One Woman’s Story
When Chelsea Kamody was 16 years old, her grandmother passed away, and it hit her very hard. She was extremely close to her grandmother and the grief left her with no appetite and a lot of mental anguish. A self-described… read more
