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Austin Spurs Basketball Game
Join Neighbors Emergency Center in cheering on our very own Austin Spurs! The Austin Spurs will be taking on the Idaho Stampede. The basketball game will take place on January 30th at 7pm at the Cedar Park Center located on 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, Texas 78613.
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Get your Noodle Fix- Without the Noodles
Let’s face it- even though pasta is oh so delicious, it’s not always the best carb to be constantly eating. Delicious pasta dishes like spaghetti with meatballs and fettuccine alfredo can have an outrageous calorie count, and enough carbs to satisfy our bodies for a week. So how do we indulge sans all the guilt? Try these clever low calorie alternatives that taste just like the real thing!
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This is a Germ’s World
Germs and bacteria can sometimes seem like an abstract and distant threat. Although we know they can make us sick, many of us tend to go about our day without giving our constant contact with them a second thought. We touch multiple surfaces and then proceed to frequently touch our own faces and other people. Here are some of the dirtiest places around, and how to combat the germs and health risks within them.
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Don’t Just Ride, BIKE MS
Ready, set, pedal! Neighbor Emergency Center was on We Are Austin last week to discuss the upcoming event of the MS150. The event takes place this April and involves biking from Houston all the way to Austin. The bike ride takes place over the course of two days with various starting points for various levels of skill.
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Crock-pot Cooking: easy slow cook recipes
The formula for delicious, yet extremely easy meals is one that has long been discovered, but is not utilized enough: crockpots. Having a meal ready to go is as simple as throwing a handful of ingredients in a slow cooker, selecting a setting, and building up an appetite until it’s time to eat. From breakfast to dessert here are some delicious recipes to get your next crockpot meal started.
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How To Take the Perfect Nap
Getting back to work after the holidays can be challenging and cause you to drag a bit more than usual. Especially when it comes to that dreaded after lunch haze that can slow you down. The solution: taking the perfect mid-day snooze. Naps have been known to counter the effects of sleep deprivation and enhance your productivity and energy levels. Before you grab your pillow and head under your desk, find the best ways to utilize your nap times.
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MD Anderson Martin Luther King Celebration
On Friday, December 15th MD Anderson will be holding a celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event will be fun, and educational for the whole family. There will be entertainment, door prizes, and drawings to available for those who attend. There will also be Museum exhibits to observe, as well as fun interactive challenges to take part in.
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Winter Veggies Are Coming, And You Will Love Them
Some vegetables have a bad rap. We’re talking about those Brussels sprouts (yuck!), asparagus (gross!), and beets (disgusting!), just to name a few. But these sturdy veggies are actually quite versatile. Quite often the reason people avoid them is due to faulty preparation. For instance, take the Brussels sprout. Logic might say boil them, but this method actually leeches any potential flavor, making an already bitter bite more intolerable.
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Avoiding Resolution Roadblocks
Trying to keep your stride with the new year resolution to slim down? Here are 3 simple roadblocks to avoid as you work towards your goal of a healthier lifestyle in 2016. Be sure to check out our Pinterest page to find even more tips on staying focused on your weight loss goal.
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Paleo for Newbies
With the New Year in full swing, people are exploring new diets to help with the resolution of losing weight. One diet that has become extremely popular is the Paleo diet. The Paleo diet is a diet based on the types of food presumed to be eaten by earlier humans. It consists mainly of meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit.