At 08:07 this morning, Hawaii residents received the following text: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. In certain areas the civil defense alarms also went off. Specifically in Aiea and on Kauai some of, not all of, the alarms went off. Did you know what to do? Thank God the alarm was false and an hour later the false alarm was made official by another text and multiple news outlets. Whether someone…
Oh snap! Amid all the controversy about the new, stricter hypertension (HTN) guidelines put out by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has decided to NOT endorse the new hypertension guidelines. Find out why they disagreed and what does this mean for you? I posted this news to Instagram and Facebook previously. But, this is the first opportunity I’ve had the time to write a post about…
One of the very first projects that I tried with my Cricut cutting machine was personalizing and labeling water bottles with adhesive vinyl. It’s a fun and functional project. These personalized water bottles also make great gifts. Here’s the simple 3 steps needed to make your very own personalized water bottles. 3 Steps: Choose a Water Bottle Cut and Weed the Design Adhere to the water bottle Choosing a Water Bottle Ideally water bottles should be smooth to allow…
UPDATE: This Contest has ended Unfortunately, I didn’t win. Hopefully you or someone you know won, let me know if you did! I will continue to post any contests in the future. Continue reading this post to find out more about the Cricut Maker and the rest of their family of machines. Win a Cricut Maker! Auntie Tay, an avid crafter and Cricut user, has a contest going on right now to win a brand new Cricut maker! …
Need an easy and personalized gift? Try making one of these super cute pleather glitter iron-on gifts. I’ve been trying to get my craft on and use my Cricut more. I LOVE my machine, but it’s always hard to find the time to make all the ideas I want to. Here are the very easy steps to customize a unique gift for friends, family, and loved ones. I love the way this project turned out so much that I will…
Looking for fun kids Christmas crafts and activities, then this post is for you! We spent an amazing time on Kauai over the Thanksgiving break. It was all family time with my parents, sister, and grandparents. All credit goes to my crafty mother because it was full of some amazing crafts and activities that were easy and fun for the kids to do and this post is meant to inspire that Christmas spirit with some minimalist kids Christmas crafts. I…
Are you stumped on what to buy for the perfect Christmas gift this year for the special people in your life? I am usually a huge procrastinator when it comes to Christmas gifts, but this year I am gonna be prepared (I really hope) and I’ve researched some awesome gifts that I’ve given away previously or plan on giving away myself. The prices range from FREE to more pricey. Hope this lists inspires you on your journey to finding that perfect…
Are you one of the tens of millions of American adults who are now considered to have high blood pressure based on the new guidelines that came out this week? The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have lowered the levels at which they are calling people high blood pressure just this week. I’ve had tons of patients coming in and asking about the new guidelines as what it means for them because now they are considered…
Almost everyone has had knee pain. Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see me in sports medicine. This article will review the most common causes of knee pain, important information about each, and recommended treatment. Causes of Knee Pain Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendonitis) Osteoarthritis Knee Cap (Patellar) Laxity Patellar tendon pulling bone (Osgood Schlater’s or Sindig-Larson-Johansen) Pes Anserine Bursitis Acute Injuries Ligament sprain (ACL, MCL, IT Band, etc.) Acute…
Ever get stumped about what to make for dinner like me? I will continue to try out Pinterest recipes so that you can experience my triumphs and failures in the kitchen as I attempt to cook. Attempting to cook is really what I do, because I am admittedly a pretty bad cook. Armed with Pinterest I will continue to seek out the easiest, but delicious recipes and hope for the thumbs up from my picky kids. My hope is to…