Winter Solstice

Winter lets us soak in the beauty of dark, relish the serenity of stillness, and find that moment to connect with what really matters in life. It's a time for introspection, for pondering, for seeking within for what makes us who we are.

Winter Solstice Issue of the Mused Literary Review

F E A T U R E S

Who is at Risk of Osteoporosis?
Dr. Denise Howard, BellaOnline's Gynecology Editor
Osteoporosis is a condition of thinning bones that increases the risk of fracture with minimal trauma. Typically these breaks occur in the hip and spine resulting in chronic pain, disability, and sometimes death. Read this article to learn if you are at risk.

Animal Milk Replacer Recipe
Jacqueline Rosenbalm, BellaOnline's Natural Living Editor
Have you ever needed to feed a newborn animal but didn't know what to use? There are commercially available powder mixtures but they are not really as close to mother's milk as the recipe I'd like to share with you today. I am sure you will be pleased with the difference it can make!

W H A T ' S N E W

Role Playing Helps Children Stay Safe
What would your child do if someone followed him or her home from school? Children learn through role play how to respond to a situation. Learn how to role play with your child.

Granite City Food & Brewery Warms St. Louis Park
Just a double-day of these freezing temperatures was enough to build up a thirst for a Winter Warmer or Oatmeal Stout.

Describe an Awkward First Date
Take the following text writing prompt: Describe AN awkward first date. Notice how it does not say, “Describe YOUR most awkward first date.” The secret to a successful text prompt is to make the wording a bit loose and open-ended so you are not limited to your own experiences