Seven Reasons Teenagers Text

Why are kids texting all the time these days? Here's a teen to tell you why!

Cross Training is Key to Weight Loss

Lori Murphy answers the questions about whether lifting weights will make women big and bulky rather fit and trim?

"Ask the Trainer Tuesdays" with Lori Murphy

Ask the Trainer Tuesdays with Lori Murphy of My Stronger Self Fitness Studio answers all your health and fitness questions.

10 Rules of Good Nutrition

10 Rules of Good Nutrition. Discover easy ways to modify your diet to help sustain a healthy diet.

Ditch Those New Year's Resolutions!

Ditch the new years resolutions and create new MONTH resolutions to increase your odds of success.

Looking to Get in Shape in 2012? Here are 7 Tips to Help You

My best strategies for ensuring you keep any New Year's Resolution to lose weight.

5 Marketing Take-Aways from 2011

A year-end wrap-up of some of the biggest changes in small business marketing that can help your business stay relevant, visible and competitive in 2012.

10 Tips to Keep Off Holiday Pounds

It's tempting to get away from fitness this time of year. Here are some nutrition and exercise tips to get or keep you on track.

FEMA to Conduct New National Alert System Test That Touches All Channels

Don't worry — a new nationwide, all channels everywhere Emergency Activation Notification that broadcast 2 p.m. Nov. 9 is only a test.

Are We Victims of Diet Sabotage?

Avoiding diet sabotage by identifying people who may unknowingly say things that don't make dieting and exercise easy.

Safety Tips Can Help Prevent Deadly Home Fires

Hartland's fire marshal gives four simple tips that can make a difference to save a life during a home fire or stop one from starting.

Open Burning: Is it legal? What are the requirements?

Open burning is legal in Hartland and Deerfield townships, but here are rules that must be followed.

Devastating Historical Fires Later Inspired a Focus on Prevention

The Great Chicago Fire — which happened 140 years ago Saturday — led to what now is National Fire Prevention Week. October is also Fire Prevention Month.

Fitness Goals Provide Strong Framework for Healthy Living

Fitness goals other than weight loss help keep you motivated to stay the course.

Right Foods Can Ensure Healthy Lunches for School

How to plan school meals our kids will not only eat but love.

Having a Motivation Meltdown?

Tips to help keep you motivated when you start wrestling with that heath and fitness routine.

Going Out With a Bang!

My final thoughts about my America's Homecoming Queen experience.

The Happiest Place on Earth

A day full of true joy at the finals of America's Homecoming Queen pageant.

Planes, Buses and a Wonderful Welcome

Proof that happy endings do happen. A frantic morning sails smoothly into the sunset.

And So the Competition Begins ...

Saturday is start of the national finals of the America's Homecoming Queen competition … check back every day to relive the experience with me (:

With Heat Wave, Don't Forget to Hydrate

Not only is hydration vital when you exercise but imperative in near record-breaking temperatures. Here are some facts about hydration, electrolytes and outdoor exercise.

Livingston County Area Rich in Outdoor Exercise Opportunities

Try something new to keep your momentum this summer through boot camps, parks and running groups.

6 Reasons Why Weight Training Must Be a Priority

Weight training is an essential strategy in building a healthy body.

Networking is Key to Job Opportunities

Career counselors, old classmates and former co-workers can provide great job leads.

Don't Get In Your Own Way

It's said that only you can stop yourself. Life is unscripted, which means you're guaranteed to face situations that are mentally and emotionally challenging.

It's a Slow Start

Hartland native Jenna Lassila is on the job hunt after recently graduating from Eastern Michigan University and sharing her story.

To Young Adults: An Article and 'Final Logic'

Teens need to hear about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse to help them avoid tragedies — here is the final of four posts to give them something to think about.

To Young Adults: 'Please Don't Do It' — No. 4

Teens need to hear about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse to help them avoid tragedies — here is the third of four posts to give them something to think about.

To Young Adults: 'Please Don't Do It' — Nos. 2 & 3

Teens need to hear about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse to help them avoid tragedies — here is the second of four posts to give them something to think about.

To Young Adults: 'Please Don't Do It' — No. 1

Teens need to hear about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse to help them avoid tragedies — here is the first of four posts to give them something to think about.

'Reach for the Stars' with a Summer Reading Challenge

Are you looking for a summer reading challenge to have with your family? How many minutes to you thing your children can read or be read to for the next two weeks?

Sometimes one book can make all the difference

Adding one more book to our nightly reading routine brought about a awesome transformation.

Growing Up

Starting my new life as a newlywed and recent graduate.

Short Sales — The Most Misleading Term in Real Estate (Part 1)

An attempt to uncover some of the mystery behind short sales.

When life gets busy, it's important to keep reading

Everyone has busy lives. Working reading in is one way to reduce the stress.

Round Elementary Students Celebrate Reading

Students average 400,000 words in an accelerated reading competition.

Would You Object to Smoking Licenses?

Here's a proposal to increase economic activity in the state while maintaining the benefits of the smoking ban.

Llama Llama Books Are Wondeful For Preschoolers

Two great books that made the first year of preschool much easier for my son.

Have You Caught Conspiracy 365 Fever Yet?

Are you looking for an action-packed thriller to read this summer? If so, read on.

You Can Only Judge a Book by its Cover When You See It

Learn a simple trick that will have everyone picking up more books in your home.