Summer is here, and it’s hot! But the event calendars of communities all over Alabama on are fire too, offering a wide range of activities, adventures and happenings to appeal to almost any interest. Chilton County Peach Festival, June 20-28, Clanton Join this monthlong celebration of Alabama peaches. Pageants, parties and tournaments are held throughout … Read More
What’s not to love about a cookie for breakfast? These on-the-go-treats are a snap to make and loaded with whole grains, nuts, fiber-filled flaxseed, protein- packed almond butter, antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, plump raisins and loads of zucchini which is (surprise!) a fruit! Make ahead and freeze or savor these cookies immediately. Kids love them, too! … Read More
Our state is home to quite a few innovative cooks and companies creating all manner of edible products. Check out some of our favorite Alabama-made snacks, sauces and sweets. Wickles Pickles: Salty and tangy with a little sweet and a nice punch of spice, Wickles Pickles are “wickedly delicious.” Based in Dadeville, this pickle purveyor … Read More
The dressing is what sets the salad apart. The combination of bright lemon, pistachios and earthy olive oil make it restaurant-worthy. You’ll want to make a double batch and then invite all your friends over for a spring patio party! Plus, the oil and nuts unlock the peas’ nutritional punch; they’re rich in vitamins A, … Read More
Katie Reifenberg Pinson was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in 2020. She was 38 and surprised, to say the least, as there was no history of breast cancer in her family. Add a raging pandemic to the mix, and she was faced with isolation during treatment instead of an inundation of hands-on help. Despite months … Read More
More Than Mammograms The cost of a mammogram is $155. Will you help make more mammograms possible by giving $15, $55 or $155? As a thank you, we’ll mail our JOY magazine your way along with a special gift.
We all walk every day, even if it’s just short distances around our office and our house. Some folks add a planned walk to their routine, one designed to burn extra calories and aid in weight loss while giving their hearts and other muscles a workout. The health benefits of walking for exercise are well … Read More
Food insecurity has been a pressing problem across the United States and all over Alabama for decades. Recent rises in food prices have only exacerbated the issue; as the cost to feed ourselves inches upward, so too does the number of people finding themselves without access to enough nutritious food. One solution to address food … Read More
There’s something magical about a sweet, crumbly shortcake piled high with juicy-plump strawberries and light-as-air whipped cream—it’s tasty proof that spring is in the air, and summer is just around the corner. If only those virtuous strawberries could erase the cream-filled, buttery calories! Good news: There is a way to lighten and brighten this springtime … Read More
Many of us live in a state of perpetual hurry. Rush out the door to carpool. Rush to meet the deadline. Rush through lunch to make a meeting. Rush to clean the house before the kids come home. Rush to make it to soccer practice, a baseball game or a dance recital. The problem is, … Read More