TIP: Top 10 Antioxidant Foods

Here are some reasons to eat more antioxidant rich foods. These foods are known for fighting heart disease, cancer and even aging. So whats at the top of the list? Check it out.

1. Small red beans
2. Wild Blueberries
3. Red Kidney Beans
4. Pinto Beans
5. Blueberries
6. Cranberries
7. Artichokes
8. Blackberries
9. Prunes
10. Raspberries

Looks like berries and beans made the top of the list. All these foods are also very rich in Vitamin C.

Bottom line: More Fruits and Vegetables, Less Five Guys!

Tip: Holiday Grocery Shopping...

With Thanksgiving coming up in just a few days, I have been doing my best to prepare.  I'm a huge fan of having a bunch of family and friends over while hosting a big meal.  However, there's nothing worse than having to get up and leave your company, drive over to the grocery store and pick up those last few items that you forgot to buy.

So, here's a tip to help you make the most of your holiday, enjoy your company, and avoid frantic shoppers at a crowded store.

-Plan your activities and your menu in advance.
-Make a list of what you need to buy.
-Check that list a few times.
-Go and do your shopping days in advance

Happy Holidays, and good luck this year!

TIP: Why Friday Night is Date Night

Date Night Movie

One of the most important pieces of counsel that I received when I got married was to make sure to set aside Friday night as date night with my wife.  Even if the date does not turn out like that of Tina Fey and Steve Carrell in the movie Date Night, it can be fun and exciting.  Why is date night important?  Here are three things that have may a difference to my wife and I because of date night:

1) Time to Reconnect:

While this may be weird coming from a guy, I have loved the chance that I get to sit and talk with my wife.  Dating has allowed us to continue to get to know one another and learn more about why we fell in love.  We can laugh, tease, inspire and uplift one another as we take time to talk and enjoy the life that we have.  I love the fact that after going out with my wife, I feel more connected with her.

2) Time to Disconnect:

Life is really stressful.  My wife and I have schedules that are packed to the brim.  Because we have so much going on, it is great to have an evening that we can disconnect from it all.  We leave work and other responsibilities behind for a couple of ours and detach ourselves from the stresses of our lives.  This has helped us because it allows us to see one another as a refuge from difficulties instead of a cause of difficulties.

3) Time to Connect Four:

Remember how much fun it was as a kid to-

Date night is such an excellent time to just sit back and have some fun.  Life can be so busy and stressful.  It is necessary to take some time to step out and have some fun.  Go to a show.  Play some games.  Go to a local gala.  Go dancing.  Whatever it is... Just go out and have some fun.

Marriage isn't complete at the wedding ceremony.  You are combining two different people... Date night helps make that process even more fun.  So tonight... Go on a date!

Happy Hubby Tips: Don't get stuck. Use these tips to jump start your car.

No matter how new your car may be, it is always a possibility to find yourself stranded with a dead battery.  So, I would suggest doing two things.  First, put a set of jumper cables in your car.  Second, learn how to use those jumper cables.

I came across a simple article and instructional video on eHow that teaches exactly how to jump start your car.  Enjoy!

How to Jump-Start a Car

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     Read your owner's manual, as it will describe any peculiarities involved in jump-starting your vehicle.
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     Pull a car with a charged battery next to the car with the dead battery, situating the two batteries as close together as you can without allowing the two cars to touch.
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     Turn off both engines, pull out the keys, put both cars in park, engage the emergency brakes and open the hoods.
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     Attach a red-handled/positive jumper cable clamp to the positive terminal (the one with the plus sign) of the charged battery.
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     Connect the other red-handled clamp to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
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     Attach the neighboring black/negative cable to the car with the dead battery. Clamp it somewhere where the current can ground out, such as a bolt or bracket on the engine. You can also attach it to any metal, unpainted part of the vehicle's frame.
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     Ground the other black/negative cable on the charging car, as described in the previous step. Be careful, as a small spark may be produced.
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     Attempt to start the car that has the dead battery.
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     Re-adjust the red/positive clamp on the dead car if there is no response; try re-clamping it to the terminal or turning it for a better connection. Keep trying to start the dead car.
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     Once the dead car is running, remove the clamps one at a time in reverse order.
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     Allow the jump-started car to run for half an hour in order to charge the battery. It will charge whether driving or idling.

     
     

     Hope this was helpful. Be sure to equip your car with a set of cables!