A $450,000 Home for $100?

How cool is this?  A local builder is raffling off a $450,000 home and giving the profit to a local non-profit.  Here's a link for details:  http://www.rafflethishouse.info/

Donate Blood to our Troops!

Here's a great way to remember the real reason we observe Memorial Day.  On Tuesday, June 1st. the Mobile Blood Unit from Ft. Bragg will be at the National Guard Armory in Winston-Salem  accepting blood donations.  All blood collected at this drive is specifically designated for use by our troops stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Here are the details:
ASBP Blood Drive 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

National Guard Armory on Silas Creek Parkway. MAP
Call (336) 408-7280 or (336) 766-8436 for an appointment
or walk-in to donate for our troops!

Kids Love Travel!

Seriously...George and Michele Zavatsky write THE BEST travel books for families.  I refer back to my Kids Love North Carolina book all the time!  Their new book, Kids Love I-95, features "500 Kids Tested Fun Stops & Unique Spots from the Mid-Atlantic to Miami".

Here is a link to their website, http://www.kidslovetravel.com/.  You can buy the book there.

Jeepers Creepers! Take Care of Your Peepers!

Thanks to Dr. Amy Harper from Harper Eyecare in Kernersville for joining us on the Morning Show today to discuss Eye Health.   For more information about Dr. Harper's practice, visit her website: http://www.harpereyecare.com/

Here is some info about  eye health according to the National Eye Institute:

Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes


Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years.

Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. When it comes to common vision problems, some people don’t realize they could see better with glasses or contact lenses. In addition, many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration often have no warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages.

During a comprehensive dilated eye exam, your eye care professional places drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil to allow more light to enter the eye the same way an open door lets more light into a dark room. This enables your eye care professional to get a good look at the back of the eyes and examine them for any signs of damage or disease. Your eye care professional is the only one who can determine if your eyes are healthy and if you’re seeing your best.

Know your family’s eye health history. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many are hereditary. This will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.

Eat right to protect your sight. You’ve heard carrots are good for your eyes. But eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard 1greens is important for keeping your eyes healthy, too. Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.

Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.

Wear protective eyewear. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home. Protective eyewear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards specially designed to provide the correct protection for a certain activity. Most protective eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics. Many eye care providers sell protective eyewear, as do some sporting goods stores.

Xtreme Eating 2010

Anyone on a diet knows that sometimes it's tough to make good choices when dining out. But, some restaruant meals are just over the top when it comes to fat and calories! Check out this list of the most extreme restaurant meals as compiled by the consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest (CPSI): Xtreme Eating 2010

MAD SCIENCE!!!

Mad Science of the Piedmont is gearing up for another fun season of summer camp!  Sign your child up for a week of learning disguised by fun!   They have locations all over the Triad.  For more information visit their website: http://www.madscience.org/locations/piedmont/

Save Money!

http://www.billshrink.com/ is a website that helps you get the best deal on gas, credit cards and wireless phone plans. 

Here is a description from their website: 

"BillShrink is a free cost-savings tool that works continuously to save you money on your everyday expenses. Given the vast number of complex offers and plans, such as those from the major mobile carriers and credit card issuers, chances are pretty good you’re paying more than you need to.


We make it simple to compare what you’ve got to what they’re offering. And if you’re like most people, that means significant savings. Isn’t that just how things on the Web should be? Incredibly useful, simple and free."

Find it Farm Fresh!

I am super excited about the opening of a farmers market in
Kernersville this weekend.  There is just nothing like fresh fruits
and veggies...they are healthier and tastier than the store bought
variety and buying them supports our local economy.  Below is
some more info about the Kernersville Farmers Market. 

Also, if you'd like to find a farm or farmer's market in your
town, this website is a great resource: http://www.ncfarmfresh.com/

KERNERSVILLE FARMERS MARKET
RIBBON CUTTING FRIDAY MAY 14TH AT 9AM
The Kernersville Farmers Market is located in front of the
Kernersville Town Hall at 134 E. Mountain Street, Kernersville.
The Kernersville Farmers Market is a joint venture of the
Chamber ofCommerce, KDPDC, Kernersville Rotary Club,
Town of Kernersville and local farmers.

Farmer’s Market hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, May 15 - October 31, 2010.

All products sold at the Market must be grown or agriculturally
related andmade of farm products by the person or family selling
the product. Only home grown or home made products from the
following counties may be sold: Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance,
Randolph, Davidson, Davie, Yadkin, Stokes, Surry, Rockingham,
Caswell and Montgomery. No buying and reselling of produce
or other products is allowed.

For more information or Vendor Application contact Arnold King at
336-993-2202.

Ratty Sneakers Become a Valuable Life Lesson

Check out this awesome story about Ben Hedblom, a Florida High School senior who learned a valuable life lesson by wearing the same pair of shoes for 4 years straight:  http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/article1093125.ece

Gettin' Fit With Allen

Allen Branch for Fitness One in Kernersville shared these tips on staying safe, healthy and avoiding injuries while getting fit.

Deal with your aches and pains right away!

• For minor aches--Ice Therapy .  Try the "Dixie Cup" method of freezing water in Dixie Cups and using the cups to give yourself a targeted ice massage
• Serious aches and pains--see the doctor.

Stay Hydrated!

• To see how much water you lose when working out, weigh yourself before you work out and then after.  The weight you lose during that workout is the water you have lost, and that needs to be replenished.
• Sports drinks have their place in rehydration, but unless you are a serious athelete dealing with huge fluid loss, water is a fine, calorie free substitiute.  You can water down your Gatorade to cut sugar and carbs.
• Water & a banana are a great post-workout way to rehydrate and replenish.

For more information about these topics or any of the awesome programs offered at Fitness One, email Allen: trainer@myfitnessone.com.

Prayers for the Hammitt Family

Please be in prayer for Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real) and his wife Sarah.  They are expecting their third child and recently found out during a sonogram that their baby boy, Bowen,  has a rare and very serious heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. 

You can follow the Hammit family's journey on their blog: http://bowensheart.wordpress.com/.

And, if you have a story or testimony involving Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome or other serious heart defects, they'd love to hear from you.  You can email Matt and Sarah at Helpourheart@gmail.com .

Aqua Notes

This is a great idea for folks like me who do their best thinking in the shower.  Here's the product description from their website:

"The shower has long been held as the best place to spark ideas and creative inspiration. But it’s always been a challenge to remember shower ideas, and writing in water is a struggle. That is until now!  AquaNotes® is a waterproof notepad that allows you to record your great ideas while you're in the shower. It's so durable you can even write underwater. They're recyclable, environmentally friendly, and the notepad is printed with soy-based ink."

Gettin' Fit With Allen

Allen Branch, from Fitness One in Kernersville shared a list of 10 superfoods on the morning show today, for the complete list visit his blog: http://www.myfitnessone.com/Blog/Entries/2010/4/18_Super_Foods-Super_Fresh.html

And, if you are looking for workout you can do at home, Allen will send you a free video of 12 exercises you can do anywhere...just visit the website: http://www.myfitnessone.com/Homepage.html, look for the link for the free video in the upper right hand corner of the website.

Finally, if you have an athelete at home that needs some help training and improving their athletic performance, you definitelty need to check out their Athletic Performance program...a new group starts this week.  Here's a link for more information:   http://www.myfitnessone.com/Athletic_Performance.html

National Healthcare Decisions Day

(TODAY) April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day

The staff of Hospice and Palliative Care Center will be on hand at several locations today to answer questions…
Best Health (at Hanes Mall) 10:30am (RSVP) 713-2378
Senior Services (on Shorefair Drive in WS) 1 to 3pm…Drop in clinic
Event details: http://www.hospicecarecenter.org/programsPartnershipsEvents.aspx

The 14th annual Hospice Hope 10k Run and 5k Fitness Walk happens tomorrow (April 17)
at Deacon Tower at BB&T Football Field in Winston-Salem.
Online registration ends today at 5pm. Details: www.support4hospice.org.

Shred It and Forget It!!

Do you have personal documents or papers you need shredded?

The first annual ‘Shred-it Day’ happens tomorrow from 10 to 2pm in the
Winston-Salem Journal parking lot at 5th and Marshall Streets near the Benton Convention Center
in downtown Winston-Salem. Volunteers will be on hand to assist.
This free shredding event is for personal documents only!
http://www.ncshredit.com/

Tax Day Goodies!

It's Tax Day!! All day certain merchants are offering free

and discounted goodies to you who have crunched the
numbers, filed and deserve a break. Here's where you'll
find them:

STARBUCKS: Get fresh brewed coffee free all day when
you bring in your own mug/cup.

CINNABON: get two free "Tax Day Bites" these bite-sized
cupcakes are available from 6p.m.-8 p.m.

MAGGIE MOOS: Get one free slice of ice cream pizza from
3 p.m.-7 p.m.

BOSTON MARKET: Buy one meal and get one free.

IHOP: Free kids dinner with the purchase of one adults meal.

MCCORMICK & SCHMICKS: in a salute to the 1040A tax
form get dinner for $10.40.

TACO DEL MAR: Free taco per customer.

MCDONALD'S select locations offering a free BOGO
Southern Style Chicken Biscuit.

CHICK-FIL-A: Eat today then return by April 30th to receive
same order for free.

T.G.I.FRIDAYS: Get a $5 gift card with a purchase over $25
or a $10 gift card with a purchase over $25.

FAMOUS DAVE'S: Free appetizer, dessert or 2 ribs.

P.F. CHANGS: Get 15% off food order.

HYDROMASSAGE: Free massage available
http://www.hydromassage.com/

Struggling With Behavioral Issues in Adopted Children

We spoke with Lisa Holbrook from Caroline's Promise today about the issue with the Russian boy whose adoptive parents sent him back to his orphanage in Moscow after he threatened their family with violence.  For more information about coping with behavioral issues or adoption, contact Caroline's Promise online or by phone at:336-993-9046

National Health Care Decisions Day--4/16

Do your loved ones and doctors know which medical decisions to make if you are unable to speak for yourself?  Everyone needs BOTH a Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney.  The good news is that Hospice will work with you to prepare both of these documents for FREE!   For all the details, plus a list of upcoming seminars about Living Wills and Health Care Power of Attorneys, visit their website.

Donate Life Walk this Saturday

Annual event: "Donate Life Walk / Run"


This Saturday morning (April 10)…starting at 8am

-The Walk starts at Forsyth Memorial Hospital and ends at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem

Phone: (336) 774-4450

www.carolinadonorservices.org

Lucky 32 Lunch Deal

GOTCHA--April Fools!

:)


Have a great day!