Health + Wellness

The Healing Power of Giving

How Acts of Generosity Boost Mental Health Article by Shannon Roberts In a world that often emphasizes getting ahead, achieving success, and accumulating more, the simple act of giving can feel like a quiet rebellion. Yet, science and experience both reveal that giving, whether through time, resources, kindness, or compassion, has a profound ability to uplift not only others but also ourselves. Far from being merely a moral good, generosity carries measurable benefits for mental health...

Food + Beverage

Crockpot Christmas Crack

Simple to Make, Impossible to Resist — Chocolate and Nut Bliss! Article by Shannon Roberts Ingredients 16 oz (1 lb) salted dry-roasted peanuts 16 oz (1 lb) unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (12 oz) bag milk chocolate chips 2 (10 oz) packages of peanut butter chips 2 (16 oz) packages chocolate almond bark (or vanilla almond bark for swirl) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but adds warmth) Festive toppings (optional): ...

Life + Culture

The True Meaning of Christmas

A season not just of gifts and lights, but of love, gratitude, reflection, and the joy of giving from the heart. Article by Shannon Roberts Each year, as December arrives, the world begins to transform. Streets glimmer beneath strands of twinkling lights, the scent of pine and cinnamon fills the air, and familiar melodies drift from every store and car radio. Families unpack ornaments wrapped in tissue, friends gather for parties, and children count the days until Christmas morning. Yet amid...

Food + Beverage

Lou's Chocolate Candy

A Family Tradition of Christmas Candy Making, Passed Down Through the Generations Article by Shannon Roberts Ingredients ·         1 Stick of margarine or butter ·         1 Pound of powdered sugar ·         1 Can Eagle Brand Milk ·         4 Cups of pecan pieces ·         7oz of Angel Flake coconut ·         1tsp of vanilla ·         2 (12oz) bag of semi sweet chocolate chips ·         1 Box of Gulf Wax (household paraffin wax) Step1. Using a Kitchenaid-style mixer, combine butter...