Act It Out: Drama Therapy

Some life experiences are too difficult or painful to address solely with verbal dialogue. Dramatic arts use metaphor to convey emotion, which has led to the development of a practice now known as drama therapy, more formally referred to as psychodrama. Drama therapy is defined by The North American Drama Therapy Association as “an active, experiential approach to facilitating change. Through storytelling, projective play, purposeful … Continue reading Act It Out: Drama Therapy

Warm, Sunny, and Still Sneezing: What’s Causing Your Summertime Allergies?

It’s May, and you’re still dealing with the same allergies as when spring flowers were just coming into bloom. You wonder why allergies are especially torturous for you, but you’re actually not the only one. Unfortunately, summertime allergies are all too common. Given the seasonal factors that fill the air this time of year, it’s no wonder that you just can’t seem to shake your … Continue reading Warm, Sunny, and Still Sneezing: What’s Causing Your Summertime Allergies?

Bring Nature Indoors

Plants and flowers in the home can reduce stress, enhance creativity, bring clarity of thought, and boost your overall mood. We as humans have a deep connection to plants. The term of biophilia was brought about in 1984 to suggest that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. Aristotle was one of many to put forward this … Continue reading Bring Nature Indoors

Recipe of the Month-March

Winner:Wanda Koehmstedt, from Quitman, Georgia Papas Rellenas Ingredients 2 lbs large potatoes (peeled and cut into quarters) 1 lb picadillo (seasoned ground beef – recipe below) Vegetable oil for frying 1 cup dry bread crumbs 4 eggs 1 tsp salt 1 lb ground meat 1 large onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 small can tomato sauce 1/4 cup dry white wine Pimiento stuffed olives … Continue reading Recipe of the Month-March

Southern Style – Simple, Fresh, Timeless

The natural, laid-back style of South Georgia has some hot trendy hot topics that will make anyone envious. From the Farm Kitchen sink, to the rustic style for a natural beauty look. Country style living is the definition of comfort and relaxation. It seems to be that everyone is embracing rustic charm and warmth with modern amenities, like the barn door to name one. Here … Continue reading Southern Style – Simple, Fresh, Timeless