Jill McCoy

You know it's Labor Day Weekend but do you know how this holiday came to be?

Ever "think" you are hungry but deep down you know you'll be ok if you pass up the greasy slice of pizza? Well, there are 7 reasons why you are tricked into being hungry.

According to Statistic Brain, only 8% of Americans are successful in achieving their resolution. Let's change that!

Our resident Chef and all around healthy eating guru, Jilly Mac has a great recipe for watching all those bowl games on TV.

My family and I have always cheated when it comes to making stuffing for Thanksgiving and Christmas. As in cheating I mean we have always used box stuffing. I know, I am ashamed. Some of you probably have delicious, homemade, family recipes, but for those of you who do not, I have found the best stuffing recipe everyone is sure to love this year for Christmas dinner.

A lot of people, like myself, don't always know which oils or fats are the best to cook with. It is important to know the characteristics of certain cooking oils because some have low-smoke-points and others have high-smoke-points. This is important for you and the safety of your kitchen!

My friend lost her precious, miniature long-haired dachshund yesterday afternoon and needs your help finding her. If you see this cutie pie wandering around, please call her immediately.

We all have our daily routines. We wake up, go to work or school, have chores and responsibilities, find time to eat something, go to bed, and then do it all over again the next day. It's a weird feeling when your routine is suddenly headed for a change. How do you embrace it?

The weather has been heating up and that only means one thing:  more pool and swim days are in our futures. Sometimes it's hard to bare skin when you don't feel so confident. Here are six ways to de-bloat and feel thinner before a pool day.

There's no denying Miranda Lambert has been looking good lately! She has tightened and toned her body by doing simple things we can all do daily. However, she believes that size doesn't define a person and she is right about that.

Boy, has it been getting hot outside or what?! Sometimes the blistering heat completely kills my appetite. This festive, refreshing, summer shrimp salad is one you will be making often during the hot, summer months.

I hope everyone had a wonderful time celebrating Father's Day yesterday. Hopefully you honored the special dads in your life by spoiling them with cards, gifts, and/or food. I enjoy going the food route. Give these fantastic recipes a try!

One of the best ways to live a healthier, happier life is to be clean and organized. It may not seem like it, but if you are not living in a clutter-free environment, you most likely won't make the proper eating decisions for your health.

Blake Shelton may be a complete goofball who never takes anything in life too seriously, but his love for Miranda Lambert is like no other. He plans on taking Miranda away for a relaxing getaway once her work obligations and appearances are through.

Fishing for Memories, a benefit for the Alzheimer's Association, is set for next Thursday, June 19 - Sunday, 22, 2014. Don't miss out on all of the family fun for a great cause.

Summer is approaching quickly which only means one thing:  summer camp! Your kids are going to love what Acadiana has to offer when it comes to fun, active, summer camps. Here's what is heating up throughout the hottest season!

One of the great things about living in Acadiana is the amazing culture and embracing musical traditions. Plus, there is always something great going on for the entire family to enjoy. You won't want to miss The Jim Croce Tribute which will be held at The Acadiana Center for the Arts.

This recipe is delicious, nutritious, and requires no clean up! Winner winner chicken dinner... literally!

All you guys who said cheerleading isn't a sport, think again! The flips, stunts, and jumps should receive the same protection as all other sports, according to medical officials.

Looking forward to your annual beach trip? Hopefully you won't have to deal with a closed beach due to shark sightings like some vacationers did this past weekend in Orange Beach.