This vibrant, flavorful soup is a unique meal designed to delight your palate with the seasonal tastes of spring. The bright, clean flavors of the mint + basil herbal pesto topping add a bold punch of flavor and color, not to mention extra antioxidants for anti-inflammatory benefits. Try making the pesto with baby spinach instead[…]
The “spring forward” means you’re about to get a bit more sunlight! Almost everyone looks forward to that day at the tail end of winter, just a few weeks before the spring equinox, when we’re miraculously graced with a bit more evening sunlight. Of course, the sun isn’t suddenly setting later of its own accord.[…]
part 2 of 2 Shake off the winter blues and try any of these fun, spring activities that will have you and the kiddos enjoying the fresh air. Visit a petting zoo or farm: Take a look online to see when petting zoos or farms open up in your area and spend a day feeding[…]
part 1 of 2 Shake off the winter blues and try any of these fun, spring activities that will have you and the kiddos enjoying the fresh air. Blow bubbles. Go buy some bubbles at your favourite dollar store, or make your own at home. Fly a kite. Go fly a kite—literally! Choose an[…]
When spring arrives, we aren’t the only ones happy to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather and fresh air! You’ve probably noticed that there are a lot more bugs outside at this time of year than during the colder months. Our friends at Buglife tell us why that is. But first, let’s find out[…]
Everything you need to know about preparing for the time change so you don’t lose precious sleep. The clocks change twice a year, but somehow we’re never fully prepared for the way it affects our sleep pattern. As we prepare to “spring ahead” on March 14, TODAY Health quizzed a few sleep specialists to discover[…]
The sun is shining and your backyard is officially open for the season. Before you and your family head outside, follow this outdoor safety checklist to make sure there aren’t any dangers lurking in your yard. Double Check What’s in Your Garden Planning for a spring vegetable garden? Keep Fido out. Onions, tomatoes, chives[…]
Daylight Savings Time is right around the corner. Most of us move our clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11th. When we spring forward to daylight saving time, we lose an hour of sleep. Most of us feel the effect for a few days afterward. Use these 10 sleep tips to help you[…]
Whether you’re beach bound in the summer or hitting the slopes in the winter, your eyes can suffer serious damage from UV rays. Just as we protect our skin from sunburns, we also need to make sure our eyes are protected as we enjoy outside activities. Ways you can protect your eyes from sun[…]
Summer is full of vacations, cookouts, and beach trips. All that time outside can take a toll on your skin, though. Here’s what you can do to avoid or treat some common problems. Sunburns They’re uncomfortable, to be sure. But they can also cause premature aging and lead to skin cancer. Your best bet is to[…]