This New Year’s Eve many eyes will be on the sky for a chance to see the blue moon. Okay, so the moon doesn’t really turn blue. But the saying refers to two full moons in the same calendar month – which only happens “once in a blue moon”. In other words, it’s very rare. [...]
Archive for December, 2009
A New Year’s Eve that only happens “once in a blue moon”
Posted in Education, tagged 2010, blue moon, lunar eclipse, NASA, New Year's Eve on December 30, 2009 | Comments Off
Tylenol Arthritis recall expanded
Posted in Health Care, tagged arthritis, FDA, health, Johnson & Johnson, nausea, pain medication, recall, red ez-open cap, Tylenol on December 29, 2009 | Comments Off
Before you take your arthritis pain pills you may want to check the label. McNeil, the maker of Tylenol, and the FDA are expanding a recall of Tylenol Arthritis Pain caplets to include all 100-count bottles with the red “EZ-Open Cap”. Last month some product lots were recalled after McNeil received reports of a musty, [...]
A green and happy New Year
Posted in Living Green, Money, tagged green living, new year's 2010, New Year's Eve, New Year's resolutions, new years party, save money on December 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
There’s still one week left in 2009, but for those planning a New Year’s Eve party the countdown has already begun. Fortunately, throwing a New Year’s party doesn’t have to be a lot of work. And you can even do it for relatively cheap if you just think a little green. In fact, there are [...]
Celebrate a green holiday: recycle leftovers
Posted in Living Green, Money, tagged green, holiday, leftovers, Money, recycle, sustainability, waste on December 24, 2009 | Comments Off
If you’ve worked hard all year to make the good list by reusing, reducing, and recycling – don’t give up now. Besides the holiday season is a great time to be green. Just think about all the leftover food, wrapping, etc. that usually ends up in the garbage. That’s a lot of waste. In fact, [...]
Last minute holiday gifts made easy
Posted in Money, tagged budget, frugal, gift ideas, holiday, homemade gifts, Money on December 23, 2009 | Comments Off
Last minute holiday gifts don’t have to be stressful or expensive. In fact, there are many homemade, budget-friendly, and easy gift ideas that just take a little creativity and lots of love. Plus homemade gifts can be a great way to get the whole family involved. Just make sure your little helpers get at least [...]
Swine flu vaccine: more line up, but some are still concerned
Posted in Health Care, Swine Flu, tagged CDC, H1N1, influenza, recall, Swine Flu, vaccine, virus on December 22, 2009 | Comments Off
Even as reports of swine flu drop, health officials are still urging the public to keep up healthy habits and get vaccinated to prevent another outbreak. So far, at least 60 million Americans have been vaccinated against swine flu. And many more will have the opportunity as 100 million doses arrive at clinics, malls and [...]
Women’s health – find care, stay well
Posted in Health Care, tagged brittany murphy, free clinics, health, Health Care, medical costs, Recession, womens health on December 21, 2009 | Comments Off
The tragic loss of Brittany Murphy this weekend has shocked and saddened many. And at 32, her untimely death is a reminder that now may be the time to start taking care of your own health. The CDC says the leading causes of death for women in Murphy’s age group (25-34) include unintentional injury (car [...]






