by Katie Giffin By now the optimism of January has faded into cold reality (both literally and figuratively), and the reason why most of us don’t set New Year’s goals is coming back in blinding clarity: New Year’s resolutions are most often never kept. The vague goals of “being more healthy” and “taking more risks” have dissolved back into eating entire pizzas while binge-watching The … Continue reading 4 Tips For Staying Motivated

By: Chelsea Cozad Cold weather calls for hot and inviting meals. Soups, stews, chili are all too common. Try something different, like this yummy recipe for spaghetti squash, to warm up during the winter months. Ready in 1 hr 15 min. Ingredients: 2-3 lb spaghetti squash ⅛ cup of vegetable oil ⅛ cup of olive oil Salt Pepper Vegetables, meats, and cheeses of your choice … Continue reading Spectacular Spaghetti Squash Recipe

by Katie Giffin It’s mid-February and by now we’ve all heard the same old advice for staying healthy–wash your hands, eat super foods, take lots of vitamins, avoid human contact as much as possible–but what do you do if you already have the crud? Here are some tips if you’re battling sickness and you don’t have the time to curl up at home. Yoga Believe … Continue reading Simple Ways To Feel Better – Faster

By: Chelsea Cozad Today marks the loneliest day of the year for some of us. It’s a day filled with couples showing their love with hugs and kisses while we go to the last aisle of the grocery store to get that tub of mega ice cream and prepare to spend the day alone. Instead of reminiscing on the lost relationships of our past and … Continue reading Palentine’s Day is the New Valentine’s Day

by Lauren Redfern The evening of December 12 marked the start of Hanukkah for those of Jewish culture. The Jewish holiday lasts for 8 days and nights. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the ancient story goes like this: after a group of Jews took back the temple, they found only enough oil there to light the temple for one night. Miraculously, the oil … Continue reading Unique Hanukkah Traditions

by Lauren Redfern The  Christmas season brings decorations, food, presents, traditions and music. Many people enjoy Christmas themed music so much, that it is all they listen to during December. With help from the 2017-2018 Yearbook Staff,  we created a Top 20 Christmas Song Playlist. Next time you are cuddled up in front of the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate, turn on some … Continue reading Bellbrook’s Top 20 Christmas Songs

By: Chelsea Cozad Aquarius: Jim (Treasure Planet) You will fight wholeheartedly for any cause you see worthy and use your intellect to help. You are also a deep thinker, like Jim, as well as a good listener. Pisces: Princess Giselle (Enchanted) You have a burning desire to escape the realities of everyday life. You’re a hopeless romantic and your kind and gentle demeanor makes you … Continue reading What Disney Character are You Based on Your Sign?

By: Chelsea Cozad This recipe easily morphs an everyday drink into a spooky beverage. Its fearsome black color is obtained from activated charcoal. Before you gag at the thought of drinking charcoal, let’s go through some things: activated charcoal has absolutely no flavor and contains many health benefits including teeth whitening, anti-aging, and toxin removal. The recipe is super easy and is sure to chill guests to the … Continue reading Chilling Black Lemonade Recipe

by Ryan Westergaard The holiday season is coming up, and that means a lot of cooking and baking. Instead of leaving bland cookies for Santa, leave cookie dough brownies. Not only are they a soft chocolaty brownie, but they are layered with a raw (safe to eat) cookie dough. Ingredients For brownies: Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate brownie mix 3 tablespoons of water ½ cup of … Continue reading How to Make Cookie Dough Brownies