Grumpy But Grateful: “The Great Packaging Battle”
“The art of complaining —gratefully.” You know what’s tougher than opening a plastic clamshell package? Negotiating peace treaties. Performing brain surgery. Figuring out why your kid’s Wi-Fi works and yours doesn’t. These packages weren’t designed to protect the product—they were designed to test your will...
Up Your Dinner Game: Host A Tasting Party
Coming up with an idea for dinner every night can be frustrating. We try to find a meal that everyone enjoys, that can be put together quickly and that reheats well. The key to adding a new recipe to your rotation is to sample it....
From Neutral to Noticable: 8 Budget Friendly Updates to Give Your Home an Extra Pop
Now that all the holidays decorations are gone, our house looks a little empty. A room that just a few weeks ago brought us joy, now feels lifeless and dull. As the cabin fever sets in, we turn to online scrolling for new décor, making...
Cover Profile: Janet Roberts, Compassion for the Community.
This month’s cover profile is a compassionate and community-oriented lady who embodies faith, resilience, and kindness. A devoted grandmother and aunt, she treasures her family deeply. Her commitment to service shines through her involvement with charitable organizations, such as adopting children during the holidays and...
10 Holiday Health Myths: The Surprising (and Sometimes Silly) Truths
Ah, the holidays—a time for twinkling lights, heartfelt gatherings, and more cookies than anyone should eat in a lifetime. But alongside all the joy comes a flurry of health myths passed around like a plate of fruitcake. Some of these myths are just good fun,...
Cover Profile: Adele Slaton; Woman of Faith
This month’s cover profile is wife, mother and friend to many, Adele Slaton. From hours volunteering at church and Life on Wheels to spending time with friends and a large family, this lady keeps busy. No wonder her favorite thing to do in the evenings...
Carrying On Our Father’s Legacy
This issue of BOOM! holds a special place in our hearts. My father, Clyde James “Jim” Watson II, who founded BOOM! fifteen years ago, went home to be with his Savior on October 27, 2024. As I write this, I’m reflecting on the vision he...
Preventing Colds and Flu
As we are concentrating on colds and flu, we are looking at oils with a high proportion of certain chemical components that have proven properties that will help these issues (congestion, runny nose, aches and pains, etc.) The following 3 chemical components have been scientifically...
Maximizing Medicare for 2025: Big Changes Ahead
Maximizing your benefits and minimizing your costs for Medicare is becoming increasingly complex, especially for the year 2025. Due to major insurer cuts required by the Inflation Reduction Act, millions of seniors will lose access to their existing Medicare Advantage plans as well as their...
Works of Love in Greenville, AL
I recently enjoyed an opportunity to tour St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville, Alabama. A thousand times—since childhood—my eyes have surveyed this beautiful and historic structure. But never had I seen its full glory until member Mary Dearing opened the door and invited me inside....