Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Five tips to help you keep your resolution.
Are you making a resolution this year? Do you want to lose weight, gain a new skill or organize your house? Whatever your resolution is, here are some tips to help you stick to it throughout the year. 1. Make it attainable. Be sure that your resolution is attainable. Sticking to your monthly budget is attainable—making a million dollars may not be. 2. Tell everyone. If you tell everyone about your resolution, you are more likely to keep it. If you want to quit smoking, you can even go as far as telling your friends that you'll give them $50 if they catch you lighting up. 3. Be specific. If you want to get fit in the new year, set a specific goal. For example, instead of saying you want to get fit, say you want to lose 10 pounds and tone …
Gardening, chair-exercises, and balloon volleyball are a few of the exercise options available for seniors.
The New Year is a time when many people start thinking about getting fit and exercising and it’s no different for seniors. As seniors age, remaining active becomes increasingly important. Senior living communities and caregivers should consider looking beyond traditional physical therapy options to keep seniors engaged and active. Seniors are most receptive to physical therapy when caregivers and their therapists develop individualized plans that fit both their lifestyle and interests. Research shows that it is difficult to motivate seniors to begin to exercise if it hasn’t previously been a priority. Integrating modified, low-impact activities, like yoga, into seniors’ exercise plans increases the likelihood that they will …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.
The pop of the Champagne cork is as much a part of the New Year’s Eve soundtrack as "Auld Lang Syne" and fireworks. The tiny, tickling bubbles evoke celebratory moods. With so many sparkling wines to choose from, picking the best bottle can be daunting. Prices for sparkling wine range from less than $10 to more than $500 per bottle. Keep in mind that while you usually get what you pay for, there are some great options for those of us on a budget. Large “negociant” champagne houses that purchase much of their fruit, such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Roederer, Taittinger, Perrier Jouet and Nicolas Feuillatte, dominate the market. However, in the last decade or so, Champagne from small growers has gained some traction with Champagne …
Friday, December 30, 2011
The end is near! The end of 2011, of course. Don't worry, it will be a BLAST! Things to do this weekend in Largo and the surrounding areas. No matter how you celebrate 2012, be SAFE and HAVE FUN!
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Here's are the holiday schedules for the most frequented government offices in town.
Largo City Hall is closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and on Jan. 1 for New Year's. They resume their normal business hours on Monday, Jan. 3. Largo Public Library is closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. On Dec. 31 the library will be open from 10 a.m. t0 5 p.m. Largo Post Office, 50 8th Ave. SW, will be closed on Dec. 25. Their holiday hours are Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. They resume their normal business hours on Monday Dec. 27 and Monday Jan. 3. For an alternate location that is open later go to Tampa Airport, 5201 W. Spruce St. Tampa, Fl 33630. Southwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Rd., will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. On Dec. 31 they are open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. …
Angela Wilkins
10:55 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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