The thyroid is a gland that is responsible for controlling the metabolism of the body. The metabolism of the body decides the rate of the chemical reactions taking place in the body. The amount of thyroxine secreted by the thyroid is controlled by the thyroid stimulating hormone (or the TSH). The TSH test is used.. [Read More]
So, the day started just like any other day… And quickly became a day to remember for all of us. We woke to a normal Sunday Funday… Yes, they are Fundays. That is the one day of the week where everyone in our house is home (sort of home). We spend time at the barn.. [Read More]
Folding knife or fixed blade? These are generally the two types of knives. Many knives have taken on the name of the person or company that created them. For example, a “Bowie Knife” has been around for many, many years and is well known for its name and general characteristics. Jim Bowie of Alamo.. [Read More]
Every joint in the body is important, & each joint has its own crucial function. Now the hip joint is especially necessary for keeping the body balanced & upright. If your hip joint is in a weakened state, then it can affect your ability to move & walk. By following some helpful tips, you can.. [Read More]
Christmas is only a few weeks away now and it’s never too early to start shopping holiday gifts for the special lady in your life. And in the era of the internet, you can get almost anything you can imagine conveniently. However, the availability of this huge amount of options can be a bit overwhelming.. [Read More]
This summer my son was turning 18 and one of the life skills I wanted to teach him was how to grill. Except – I am petrified of a gas grill – yup, that and a lawn mower. There is good reason for a lawn mower – I had accidents with both a driving mower.. [Read More]
My daughter absolutely loves to fish. She would do it every day if she had her way but she mostly gets to go when we are camping – they have plenty of fishing holes at the campground. It is a great way for her to have time to spend with friends. This Rocket Fishing Rod.. [Read More]
We have alot of kids in our house between kids and grandkids – and all of them love plushies. But Moosh-Moosh Plushies are not your average stuffed animals. These are sooooo soft and perfect to cuddle with. They also come in small, medium and large and so many different designs! Moosh-Moosh products were launched in.. [Read More]
One of the things I like to do least in life is grocery shopping. Why? Because I live on the third floor of our house and that means so many grocery bags to lug up three flights of stairs. So frustrating. By the time I get the bags upstairs I no longer have the energy.. [Read More]
Today we are struggling with our first Nor’easter of this 18/19 Fall/Winter season. We are experiencing lots of rain and wind and going outside was not looking hopeful. But it doesn’t matter because we broke out our Athena Necklace Kit! The boys were busy making masks for Halloween with a blank white mask and.. [Read More]