Happy to help on this awareness campaign. All it takes is to just to remember to ask for the PSA test to be added to your blood workup next time you're in for a physical. It's no big deal. Pints for Prostates is a grassroots effort to reach men with a critical message about prostate cancer screening using the universal language of beer. Started by prostate cancer survivor and … [Read more...] about Have a beer, save a life from prostate cancer
Archives for October 2009
New Homedics Restore Water Purifier and Sanitizer is a good tool if you live in an area with a potentially unsafe water supply
We recently tried the Homedics Restore Water Purifier and Sanitizer. Based on the included documentation, it's a good choice if you have concerns about the cleanliness of the water in your area. At the same time, we found there was no discernible taste difference between water purified by the Biomedics model versus our old fashioned Brita filter. The Homedics "machine" is a new … [Read more...] about New Homedics Restore Water Purifier and Sanitizer is a good tool if you live in an area with a potentially unsafe water supply
How to take a great holiday photo of your kids or baby
Christmas (ugh!) will be here before you know it, so let me be the first to suggest taking that photo this weekend instead of waiting until late November. Our budget doesn't allow a pro photographer this year and I like to think of myself as pretty handy with a camera. I know at least I can take a picture as well as the photo guy at the department store. With new digital … [Read more...] about How to take a great holiday photo of your kids or baby
Movie Review: Where the Wild Things Are
Rating: PG Genre: Fantasy Release Date: October 16, 2009 Running Time: 100 minutes Child-friendly?Where the Wild Things Are is an adaptation of the beloved children's book written by Maurice Sendak. It follows the adventures of a little boy named Max whose imagination brings him to a fantasy land with wild beasts who make him the king of the Wild Things. Adults and kids who … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Where the Wild Things Are
Child too sick for school? Ask yourself these five questions before bringing a sick child to school.
The start of a new school year also brings the start of cold and flu season, exacerbated by slimy fingers touching everything in sight. If your child is sick, how do you know when it's time to rearrange your schedule and keep him or her home from school. Every situation is different, but you can start by asking these five questions 1. Groggy and listless? If your usually happy … [Read more...] about Child too sick for school? Ask yourself these five questions before bringing a sick child to school.