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13 12, 2021

How to Make Your Holidays Stress-Free

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:49:54-05:00December 13th, 2021|Categories: #holidays, #Stess, Celebrations, Mindset|Tags: #Celebrations, #HolidayStress, #Mindset, #PostiveMindset, #Stress, FirstLantic|

For some of us, the holidays can be the best time of the year. For others, it’s one big stress-induced season. But does it have to be? Why do we let something that should be joyful turn into something that gives us anxiety? One reason is that many of us put too much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect Norman Rockwell image of a holiday. In fact, a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that the holidays contributed to feeling sad or dissatisfied for many of those surveyed. 68 percent reported feeling financially strained, 63 percent said there was too much pressure, and 57 percent said they had unrealistic expectations. So, let's try turning that around this year. Let's try some [...]

30 11, 2021

Good to the Last Bite – Leftover Recipes

Kate Jordan2022-12-19T20:50:36-05:00November 30th, 2021|Categories: Celebrations, Cooking, Entertainment, Holidays|Tags: #holidayleftoverrecipes, #Holidays, #Recipes, #thanksgivingleftovers, senior recipes, turkey leftovers, turkey recipes, turkey soup|

So, you had a great holiday with lots of food, fun, friends, and family. Now, you just need to figure out what to do with all the leftovers! As usual, you bought a little too much food, the refrigerator is full, and you have run out of ideas. Don’t worry, FirstLantic has you covered. Last week, we gave you some new takes on old classics. This week we help you get a little more mileage out of all those ingredients. Try one or all of these three tasty recipes we found and gobble, gobble! And don't forget your furry family members as they are always more than happy to help you get rid of leftovers (just make sure they are dog or cat safe foods)! [...]

23 11, 2021

New Takes on Old Holiday Recipes

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:51:02-05:00November 23rd, 2021|Categories: Celebrations, Entertainment, food, Holidays, Recipes, Thanksgiving|Tags: #Celebrations, #cooking, #Family, #FamilyCelebrations, #Holidays, #Recipes, #Thanksgiving, eating healthy, FirstLantic|

Thanksgiving is always a special time of year. It officially starts the holiday season providing an opportunity to get together with family and friends. And after the difficulty in traveling in 2020 due to COVID, it’s especially meaningful this year. But while you’re looking forward to the holiday, you might also be struggling with what to cook. Well, what about putting a new spin on some holiday classics? FirstLantic found three iconic recipes from our neighbors in the states of Hawaii, Missouri, and New Hampshire courtesy of Eat This, Not That. These dishes are sure to please even the pickiest eater. So, let’s get cookin’ and eatin’! Brown Sugar and Pineapple Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Brown Butter Ingredients 2 acorn squashes [...]

25 10, 2021

Six Ways for Adults to Get in the Halloween Spirit

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:53:19-05:00October 25th, 2021|Categories: Celebrations, Cooking, Entertainment, Holidays, Pets|Tags: #Celebrations #HalloweenPets #CaseWorkers #HomeHealthcare #HomeCare #ElderCare, #cooking, #Halloween, FirstLantic|

Do you feel like you’re too mature to celebrate Halloween? Have you given up on costumes since your kids moved out of the house? Well, you’re never too old to have some fun. And Halloween can be a great holiday to spend with friends and family with the right kind of adult activities (nothing too risqué, of course)! FirstLantic has ideas that might make you forget your age and turn into a Halloween believer. Remember, even the Grinch came around in the end! Horror Movie Marathon Invite some friends over that are scary movie fans, make some festive Halloween cocktails, pop some corn, light some candles, and prepare to cover your eyes if the movie gets too frightening. You can even make a [...]

21 09, 2021

Celebrating Five Hispanic Americans Who Broke Barriers

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T20:21:24-05:00September 21st, 2021|Categories: Celebrations, Hispanic Americans, Holidays|Tags: Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Hispanic Americans, Hispanic Contributions, Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Rita Moreno, Sonia Sotomayor|

September 15th to October 15th officially represents Hispanic Heritage Month or Latinx Heritage Month as it is becoming known. The celebration was initially one week and started by President Johnson to recognize the cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans. President Reagan later extended it to one month. With over 62 million people now within the U.S. identifying as part or wholly Hispanic, there could not be a better time to celebrate some of the most influential Hispanics in U.S. history. While it is impossible to pay tribute to all Latinos who have made substantial contributions, FirstLantic Healthcare wants to recognize five extraordinary people who were first in their fields and given so much to America. Rita Moreno Rita Moreno is the first Hispanic American woman [...]