Hygge Happens Here
Pronounced “hoo-guh” Hygge is becoming an increasingly trendy topic here in the Black Hills, but in Denmark, it’s been woven into everyday life for generations. There’s no perfect English translation, though the Oxford English Dictionary calls it “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.” Pronounced “hoo-guh” — and yes, it shares a…
A DIFFERENT WAY TO LOOK @ ALLERGIES
Allergies can touch your life in a number of ways — from minor annoyance to debilitating pain. It’s estimated that more than 80 million people in the United States have allergies, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One out of 3 adults and one out…
The Caffeine Conundrum
Warm beverages — lattes, hot cocoa, mochas — can be comforting for adults and kids alike. But what about caffeine? Should children and teens be joining in on these “pick-me-ups”? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under 12 avoid caffeine entirely, and teens should limit their intake to…
Healing is Not a Solo Mission
Life for Skyler and Amanda Bascom was unraveling. “We look back and call that the summer from hell,” Skyler recalled. “I was coming out of grad school, our marriage was strained and I was falling apart mentally and physically.” The Bascoms lived in Oregon at the time, where Skyler was…
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