Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Sugar isn't the only ingredient in soda that shakes our kids up.
On a recent vacation, we struggled to find healthy-ish foods for our son to eat. It's hard enough for adults to mind our, ahem, girlish figures, let alone feed our kids. I'm not opposed to the drive thru from time to time. I don't expect Jenny Craig to hand me the bag through the window. However, it surprises me how many places don't serve plain white milk. McDonald's is one place that has stepped up with making meals healthier. Our son loves the apples, certainly more than the fries. He drinks milk almost exclusively. While on this trip, we met another guest at the inn—a body builder. (Did I say body builder? What I meant is that he was by far the largest man I have ever seen, and that includes several pro football players.) We got to …
Friday, July 27, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin today, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch has posted trivia questions to test your knowledge. Here is the last quiz.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning today, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Select your answers in the polls below, and tell us about your favorite Olympics moment in the comments section. We'll post the correct answers in the comments at 5 p.m. today, and make sure to check back tomorrow for another quiz! Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day Saturday on the Let…
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Select your answers in the polls below, and tell us about your favorite Olympian in the comments section. We'll post the correct answers in the comments at 5 p.m. today, and make sure to check back tomorrow for another quiz! Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the Let’s …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Select your answers in the polls below, and tell us about your favorite Olympics moment in the comments section. We'll post the correct answers in the comments at 5 p.m. today, and make sure to check back tomorrow for another quiz! Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the…
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Select your answers in the polls below, and tell us about your favorite Olympics moment in the comments section. We'll post the correct answers in the comments at 5 p.m. today, and make sure to check back tomorrow for another quiz! Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the…
Monday, July 23, 2012
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday July 27. Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in Glen Ellyn. Here's how: 1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your …
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Select your answers in the polls below, and tell us about your favorite Olympics moment in the comments section. We'll post the correct answers in the comments at 5 p.m. today, and make sure to check back tomorrow for another quiz! Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the…
The Sentinel
11:37 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Loretta, watch the caffiene too. Regular Coke, Pepsi and root beers usually are caffienated and that might make the jitters happen more than sugars. When I do have pop, I'll drink Diet, non-caffienated. Doesn't affect my blood pressure nor my sugar readings. As for taste, I don't get the "aftertaste" that some people do when trying diet pop and I prefer diet Coke (no caffiene) over Pepsi products… more ›