As a thank you for everyone helping spread the word about our fundraiser for Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS), we would are having a contest for all participants who wish to enter. No purchase required to enter. Prize: Amazon Gift Certificate Rules: Pick and choose what you want to do of the following, or …
November is National Family Caregivers Month. It’s a good time to remember those who are suffering with cancer and their caregivers. This disease has a devastating impact on our loved ones and their caregivers. The physical, emotional, and financial toll is heavy. Through the Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACs) organization, our community has done an …
Fundraiser for Sparta Area Cancer Support in Honor of National Family Caregivers Month Read More »
November is National Caregivers Month. In honor of National Caregiver’s Month and caregivers everywhere we offer this heartfelt tribute to caregivers. It contains photos of real caregivers and a glimpse at their realty. Accompanied by a beautiful original song, this video speaks of the pain and heartbreak of being a caregiver to a loved one. …
Susan’s latest book supporting cancer caregivers has been released. It has been updated to include additional ways caregivers can compassionately take better care of themselves and their loved ones. “Cocoon of Love for Cancer Caregivers: Get Through the Tough Times” provides many practical and helpful tips, compassion and encouragement to help cancer caregivers deal with …
There seems to be an epidemic. People are stressed. You can see it on their faces and hear it in their voices. With all that is going on in the world, is it any wonder people are stressed? Add to that all the demands of day-to-day living and you have a recipe for disaster. The …
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Did you know that April 10, 2015 is National Siblings Day? It’s a day for celebrating and recognizing brothers and sisters. Siblings may have either one or both parents in common. Claudia Evart established National Siblings Day after losing both of her siblings at a young age. She selected April 10th as the day to …
Many of us have been there. Sometimes you just have a yearning for a little piece of chocolate. Eating that little piece of chocolate isn’t just a matter of pleasing your taste buds. There’s a known relationship between chocolate and endorphins. Endorphins are used by your neurons to communicate with each other. Eating chocolate can …
Picking five favorite books is like picking the five body parts you’d most like not to lose. ~ Neil Gaiman ~ Never underestimate the power of the page! In this age of being constantly bombarded by a host of media and social media, we have information overload. Do you read as much as you did …
At a time when the world seems to be in turmoil and there’s so much to think about in our personal lives, as well, it is nice to have a day to step back and pause, relax, and ponder the good things in life.
We’ve been waiting for what seems like an eternity! The calendar says it is the beginning of May. It is dreary and rainy. There is a damp chill in the air. The trees are starting to spew forth all sorts of strange-looking things into the air and on the ground. Today I had to turn …
