How Will You Spend Your Spring Break?

Spring break often conjures of thoughts of bikini clad college students having

benders at the beach. In reality though, a good majority of “Spring Breakers” tend to

be families looking for a little fun while the kids are off school. So where can you

head for some family friendly fun this Spring Break?

It’s probably best to avoid certain beaches where the college students tend to flock,

often driving up the costs of hotel and airfare to those destinations. And if you don’t

like crowds and lines, it’s not the best time to visit the nation’s most popular

amusement parks either.

Even still, there are plenty of adventure destinations for families this spring break

just check out a few listed here….

Ski/Snowboard: Spring skiing and snowboarding is a great way to spend your

vacation. The weather is often ideal and sometimes you can even get in on spring

specials as the resorts clamor to boost sales before heading into their off season. And

no matter where you live in the country there is probably an awesome

ski/snowboarding destination not far from you. Check out these ones: Smuggler’s

Notch in Vermont bills itself as the #1 kid friendly resort on the east coast.

(www.Smuggs.com) If you’re in the PNW you can try out the slopes at Mt. Bachelor

in Oregon and see all that its nearby town of Bend has to offer.

(www.MtBachelor.com) In Colorado you’ll find Breckenridge a family friendly option

with a top-notch ski school and a reputation for being more affordable than some of

the more well-known resorts in CO. (www.Breckenridge.com)

Bike/Hike: If you’re looking for some outdoor fun that doesn’t include the white

fluffy stuff a biking/hiking vacation might be your best bet. No matter what part of the

country you hail from, chances are you’re only a stone’s throw away from some

fantastic and active outdoor fun. If you’re looking for adventure on a trail check out

these websites: www.BackRoads.com www.BikeHike.com and www.Trails.com

Family vacations are a great time to relax, reconnect, and revive everyone.

It’s the perfect opportunity to take a break from social media and texting and get

grounded as a family. Whatever you choose to do, I hope your spring break is a great

one!

www.TheBullyProject.com I’m a huge fan of this website that is taking on the ever growing problem of bullying and helping to both educate and support those most high risk at suffering or succumbing to bullying. According to this website over 13 million kids in the US alone will be bullied this year and that is a problem worth solving. This website supplies tools and help for kids, parents and educators in a really fun and intuitive way.

www.NerdWallet.com This website is super cool even if they claim to be like your “nerdy friend” you can trust to always have answers to any of your financial questions. From personal finance, to small business, to credit cards, to investments, to insurance, and paying for education, this site gives you all kinds of unbiased advice. You can even have your questions answered online by advisors. It’s kind of a “one stop shop” for all things finance.

Vinegar Tip

Vinegar to heal bruises... soak a cotton ball

in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise

for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the

blueness and speeds up the healing process.

MARCH

New Light Therapy Preserves Vision Photodynamic therapy involves injecting a light-sensitive medication called verteporfin (Visudyne) into a vein in the arm of a patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The drug circulates through the body to the eyes. When a laser is shone into the eyes, the drug is activated and destroys the abnormal blood vessels that cause the loss of central vision in AMD. The procedure is now considered the preferred treatment to slow the progression of AMD and it is covered by most insurance plans. – Sanjay Sharma, MD

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Looking for the perfect Family Friendly Spring Break? … Your adventure is inside!

Healthy Talk … March Is National Noodle Month… Yum enjoy this delish noodle recipe!

PLUS A Feature About How To Keep Out Unwanted Pests and Critters Naturally!

The Idea Corner

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Cool Blogs, Sites & Online Resources to

Check Out!

Pharmacist Tip

of the Month!

Tips For Stopping Snoring

Four out of five snorers are men who are forty

or over. Here are tips for stopping snoring:

Sleep on your side

Sew a tennis ball into a back pocket

of your sleep pants

Lose weight if you are heavy

Three hours before bed don't drink

alcohol or eat a large meal

Take an antihistamine or

decongestant before going to bed

Get Inspired

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget

that the highest appreciation is not to utter words,

but to live by them.”

– John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the U.S.A.

www.roughguides.com

Healthy Talk

March is National Noodle Month! Get Your Slurp On With

This Yummy Noodle Dish…

National noodle month is just too good to not celebrate!

What is your favorite noodle dish? From spaghetti, to

fettuccini Alfredo, to a warm bowl of pho it’s so hard to

choose.

Try this homemade classic that will have your family slurping up noodley goodness

this month! Here is an easy and delicious recipe for homemade chicken noodle

soup:

1 lb. Organic chicken breast 6-8 cups organic chicken broth 4-6 chopped organic carrots ½ chopped white onion 6 cloves of chopped garlic 2-3 chopped organic celery stalks 3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 3 sprigs fresh thyme ½ tablespoon sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Put all the ingredients in a crockpot, cover and cook on high for about 7 hours.

Before you serve the soup remove the sprig stems from your fresh herbs. Next, boil

a pot of your favorite noodles until al dente, place them in the bowl and dish the

soup on top. It’s even better when served with homemade biscuits or cornbread.

Tip: You can store the leftover noodles in a separate container from the soup, just

dish the re-heated soup over the cold noodles and they will get warmed by the soup

and be just perfect for a second go-around.

Disclaimer: These are just suggestions; I’m not a doctor or health specialist.

March Tidbits

Protect Your Eyeglasses

Easy eyeglass protection... to prevent the screws

in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before

tightening them.

March Birthstone Aquamarine, the birthstone of March, has a

rich color and has long been a symbol of

youth, health and hope. It’s mesmerizing

color ranges from pale to deep blue and

are reminiscent of the sea. A perfect

birthstone for March,

the Aquamarine creates a beautiful accent

to spring and summer wardrobes.

Fast Pain Relief Quaker Oats for fast pain relief... it's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups

of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for

1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.

Valerie C. Mongold, Pharm.D.

Quotes for March

“In the end it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the U.S. (He was of Irish-American heritage) “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” - Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the U.S. (Also of Irish-American heritage.) “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy, 25th president of the U.S. (A very famous Irish-American.)

Read more at www.brainyquote.com

The Idea Corner

March Is Irish-American Heritage Month.

March has been declared the month to honor the

contributions of the Irish-American and their decedents. It’s a

fitting month considering it holds the Irish national holiday

that Americans love to celebrate, St. Patrick’s Day. Here are

some fun ways to honor Irish-American heritage outside the

realm of shamrocks and wearing green.

Rent Far and Away, this 1992 flick starred Tom

Cruise and Nicole Kidman back when they were the reigning

“golden couple” of Hollywood. It’s a good story of Irish-

Americans seeking a better life and land of their own in the

US.

Bake some Irish Soda bread. Nothing beats the

smell of homemade fresh bread and a loaf of Irish Soda Bread

has a mild sweetness. For a good recipe that includes orange

zest and currants, check out the Barefoot Contessa’s Irish

Soda Bread recipe at www.FoodNetwork.com.

And finally, can you really pay homage to the Irish-

American without throwing back a pint or two? Most local

craft breweries will have an Irish influenced beer for March

grab one with a friend, or if you don’t drink alcohol, just grab

and Irish Cream Soda. There really is something for

everyone who wants to celebrate Irish-American heritage.

An Affordable, Easy, And Natural Way To Keep Your Home Free And Clear Of Unwanted Pests

With the changing of the seasons many people often find unwanted

pests entering the home. Be it spiders, flies, ants, roaches, or mice none

of them are creatures most of us want to share any living space with.

But, like our grandmothers always told us, “an ounce of prevention is

worth a pound of cure.” So, before you have these unwanted critters

invading your home, prompting a call to the professionals to clear them

out, there are some simple, easy, and natural things you can do to prevent

them from showing up in the first place.

Did you know many of the most undesirable house pests are

repelled by scents we find very pleasant? Isn’t it funny how it works that

way? For example, peppermint will repel rats and mice, along with

spiders and ants. And, I happen to love the smell of peppermint. Find a

good brand of essential oil and put a few drops into a spray bottle of pure

water and spray your most high risk areas, like base boards, windows,

under the kitchen sink etc. You can even dab some cotton balls with the

peppermint oil and place them discreetly in the back of cabinets and

closets.

Other essential oils that you can apply in the same manner that

keep out the unwanted guests are citronella, lemon, and eucalyptus for

mosquitos. And geranium and lavender are known to keep away the flies

and mosquitos. Lavender has even been known to repel ticks and flies.

You might not want to use all these scents at the same time, but essential

oils really have so much to offer it’s worth looking into. And as a bonus

your home will smell lovely while you keep unwanted pests at bay.

The other tips for keeping out the pests are really rooted in basic

cleanliness. Keeping the home clean and free of crumbs and cleaning up

food spills in the cabinets, and on the floors and carpets (see this month’s

insert or just call me for that) will help keep out many pests. Also,

keeping things away from the outside of the house, where critters like to

live such as woodpiles are a great preventative practice. The experts also

recommend inspecting the house and sealing up gaps in your doors,

windows, and basements.

*Some of the information regarding essential oils was found at

www.lifehacker.com.

**These are just for example purposes only. I’m not endorsing/recommend any charities

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customers and friends who graciously referred us to their friends and

neighbors last month!

Our business runs on the positive comments and referrals from people

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A special thanks to all these fine folks who referred us.

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Good or bad, we can’t fix what we don’t know is broken. Please

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about doing business with us and any issues.

We are committed to continuously improve because we want

to be YOUR family’s pharmacy.

Call us or stop by to let us know today!

CONGRATULATIONS!

The winner of last month’s

Trivia Contest is…

Susan, Elkton

This winner was the first to correctly answer

our February Trivia Challenge:

Approximately how many boxes of chocolate are sold on average in February?

C) 35 million

You may be the next BIG winner –

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Inside This Issue You Will Discover…

Looking for the perfect Family Friendly Spring

Break? … Your adventure is inside! Healthy Talk … March Is National Noodle

Month…Yum enjoy this delish noodle recipe! PLUS A Feature About How To Keep Out Unwanted

Pests and Critters Naturally!

Thank You’s, Fun Websites, Famous Quotes…PLUS…

Much, Much MORE! Keep Reading Inside…

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