Thank Yourself Happy

What's so special about Thanksgiving? Why do we love it so much? Is it for family? For the feast? While these things contribute to the holiday spirit, Thanksgiving's popularity might actually be caused by a simple emotion – gratitude. This quintessentially American holiday reminds us to give thanks for all the good people and things in our lives. As it turns out, being grateful makes us feel happier. In fact, according to the Harvard Mental Health Letter, “expressing thanks may...

Athletes & Chocolate Milk – A Winning Combination

Let's face it: post-workout recovery products can be a little scary. Many contain a long list of mysterious, hard-to-pronounce ingredients. They usually carry a hefty price tag. It's hard to tell them apart, or know which one is best. But there's good news: scientists have identified one of the best products for post workout recovery – and it's good old chocolate milk! Chocolate milk rehydrates the body and aids muscle recovery. It naturally contains significant levels of electrolytes (potassium, calcium...

Planning a Halloween Bash?

As SAGE's Event Planner, I thought I'd share some tips and tricks that both kids and adults will enjoy! Say Cheese Capture your guests' creative costumes with a DIY Photo Booth. Find a blank wall in your party space to serve as the backdrop. Grab a basket and fill it with chalkboards and chalk for your guests to make funny signs. Set up a tripod and digital camera and designate a friend to be the picture taker. At the end...

Meditate Your Stress Away

While the holidays can be a source of joy, they can also bring added stress. If you're looking for a fast and effective way to reduce stress, try meditation. Meditation is a simple way to clear your mind and feel peaceful, which typically results in clearer thinking and increased relaxation. Starting a meditation routine is easy and doesn't require anything but you. Start by practicing for 10-15 minutes. If you're short on time, even 5 minutes is beneficial.  You...

Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda Meets SAGE All Stars

[caption id="attachment_11652" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Food Services Director Randy Davis, Wichita Collegiate Athletic Director Mitch Fiegel, Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorta and Sous Chef Robert Laughlin (left to right)"][/caption] January 23, 2012, Wichita, Kansas - Great coaching and great food came together when legendary Major League baseball manager Tommy Lasorda visited Wichita Collegiate School. Mr. Lasorda attended the middle school boys' basketball practice where he encouraged the young athletes to “Play for the name on the front of your uniform...

Pasta and Politics

January 6, 2012, Tilton, New Hampshire: The 2012 Republican presidential primaries came with a side of marinara, as Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited the Tilton School for a spaghetti dinner catered by SAGE Dining Services. The former Massachusetts Governor took time to meet and join the SAGE staff on the serving line before dining with several hundred voters, students, and faculty from the Tilton community. While SAGE neither endorses nor is affiliated with a specific political candidate or party...

Dine Out to Reduce Childhood Hunger

No one likes the thought of a child going to bed hungry. And yet even in this prosperous nation, 16 million children do just that every night. Share Our Strength is making it easy to support its effort to end childhood hunger in America. Participating restaurants of every type, all across America, will donate a portion of their sales to No Kid Hungry, a program of Share Our Strength that connects hungry kids to the food they need --...

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