Holiday Valley
By Doug Kish, M.A. Located in Ellicottville, New York, is a winter wonderland of snow-related activities at Holiday Valley Resort. What most people don’t realize, however, is that when the white turns to green, there is just as much fun to be had at Holiday Valley. After the cold loosens its grip and the snow […]
Understanding Supplements
Have you ever been confused and overwhelmed by all the different supplements? Where do we even begin to try to find a product that will work for us among all the hundreds of different labels out there, and what will actually help us get to our goals? This is a crash course in the more […]
Gervasi Vineyard Canton
Be United! There are few places able to provide the perfect outdoor or indoor wedding – and Gervasi Vineyard is one of them! Gervasi Vineyard in Northeast Ohio provides a graceful and romantic setting for intimate outdoor or indoor weddings. This 55-acre Italian-inspired estate provides a beautiful setting for weddings in two unique and spectacular […]
Biking in Ohio
By Eric Whittington Spring is here, and you know what that means–riding that bicycle outdoors. But before that first ride, there are a few things you should do to your bicycle to ensure your safety and enjoyment. First, check your tires. They should be inflated to the proper air pressure which is notated in p.s.i’s […]
Dyes In Food
By Sarah Sliman Okay Moms, it’s time to get serious. Every single day, our children are being put in danger. Their health is at stake and their lives are being put on the line. We cannot just sit back and watch this happen anymore. It’s time to put our foot down and stop the madness. […]
Spring Planting Tips
Spring means that the garden centers are packed with people, and car trunks are packed with plants. Everybody has dirt on their knees, dirt under their nails, and are excited about gardening. To make certain that this excitement yields positive results, let’s discuss the basics in this article of spring planting tips. Installing new plants […]
Running to Remember
By Rachel Jervis, Compass Media Contributing Writer Son, Brother, Loved One, Friend, Hero…these are all words that surround the name Pvt. Heath Warner. Warner was a bright young man who had a passion for life and culture. He enjoyed spending time with his parents, Scott and Melissa, and his two younger brothers, Chandler and Ashton, […]
Pregnancy and working out
Meredith, like most mothers entering their second pregnancy, wanted things to be different this time around. From the outset, she made her goal very clear to me: “This pregnancy, I just want to be overall more fit than the last pregnancy.” Although the goal was simple and straight forward, Meredith knew she needed a defined […]
Mindfulness Meditation
The other day I was sitting on a bench overlooking Sippo Lake. It was evening and the setting sun was reflected by the lake in a cascade of brilliant colors. Occasionally the silence was broken by a bird in song. It was beautiful. Only I was not really there at all. Sure, physically I was […]
Lemon Crumb Fish Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 2 slices firm whole-wheat bread, made into crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 4 filets (1/2 pound each) mild white fish (can use orange roughy, tilapia, haddock, cod, flounder) 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray nonstick baking pan with olive oil cooking spray. […]
Butterfly Garden
People who love to garden also tend to enjoy watching butterflies flitting about. After all, butterflies are just as pretty to look at as the flowers that they visit. Gardeners can entice even more butterflies to visit their gardens by creating gardens specifically for butterflies. It’s quite easy to create a butterfly garden. You may […]
Jason Nicholas Weatherman from Ohio
Born in Hinckley, Ohio, Jason Nicholas grew up in the Cleveland area. He watched Channel 5 weather coverage when there was severe weather and thought he might want to become involved in meteorology. After graduating from Medina High School, Nicholas attended Ohio University. While working a correspondence-based job, he also attended Mississippi State University. […]