Winter Safety Tips

Winter is the perfect time for slips, falls and cold germs. That is why I always make sure me and my family take precautions before we leave the house during these cold months. The one thing that has made my life so much easier is dressing in layers. Being too cold is one thing but being too hot is unbearable for me. If I dress in light layers like a t-shirt, cardigan, jacket, scarf and gloves, then when I get too hot it is easy to just peel off a layer. Same thing goes for my kids. I never have to hear any whining about being hot or cold if I just make sure that they dress so that layers can easily come off. Another life saver is antibacterial hand gel. I cannot count the number of times that I have seen my kids do gross things. That is why every couple of hours I squirt a little bit of this magical gel into their hands. A little bit of precaution is worth it when it comes to having 2 kids home sick with the flu. Lastly, I invested in some quality snow boots. This can help prevent wet feet and slips on icy stairs. These provide better traction than every day sneakers. Once we are all dressed and ready all we have to do is set out home alarm from TotalAlarmsystems.com and we are ready to face the elements.

Posted by Darwin Garza

Is Chicken Skin Bad For You?

Chicken skin adds calories and fat to an otherwise lean meat, but it also provides extra flavor, holds in moisture and makes a perfect pocket for dry seasonings rubbed under the skin.

When I baked chicken, I usually rub some butter under its skin to make the meat very moist and tender. When grilled properly, the skin of the chicken becomes crisp as fat drips away.

If you are concerned about fat or calories, remove the skin; otherwise live a little and indulge in its crackly, savory flavor. I do and it's yummy!

Tips in Buying Fish

Remember to purchase seafood last and keep it cold during the trip home.

Fresh whole fish should have:

-- A shiny surface with tightly adhering scales.
-- Gills that are deep red or pink, free of slime, mucus and off-odor.
-- Clean shiny belly cavity with no cuts or protruding bones.
-- A mild aroma, similar to the ocean.

Fresh steaks, fillets and loins should have:
-- A translucent look.
-- Flesh that is firm and not separating.
-- A mild odor, similar to the ocean.
-- No discoloration.
-- Packaging that keeps them from being bent in an unnatural position.

Let's Get Healthy

Hiking is a popular, inexpensive way to get out and take a break from daily life. It is proven that the health benefits of hiking is both physical and mental. Hiking is an activity that can offer an opportunity to break a sweat.

Hiking may sound simple but it is important to be prepared before you start your hiking routine. The first thing to do is to buy a hiking shoes. Injuries can happen during hiking that is why precautions and adequate preparation is needed. Always remember to wear a sturdy footwear that fits correctly. Wear soft socks in order to help absorb the moisture thus it will help to prevent foot blisters.

The benefits of hiking are numerous. Head out and start trekking now and get healthy.

Mom's Day-Off

Being a full time mom, and wife is a tough job. It seems like all the chores at home is never ending. As hard as it is, I could not complain as I enjoy being with my daughter everyday. By being a stay at home mom, I have the privilege to watch my daughter grows up. I experienced watching her going to all her "firsts", the milestone of her life.

Stay at Home Moms need day-off too. I recommend that you should pamper yourself with visiting a spa. The warm water therapy in hot tub provides physical health benefits. It will help you relax, and rejuvenate because it helps loosen your muscles and ease your stress. If you are concern about the cleanliness of a hot tub, don't worry as owners of spa always have hot tub spa covers and use filters and other hot tub accessories to maintain its cleanliness.

Why not make an appointment for a spa visit today? I know you deserve it!