Origins and History of the Tarot

Origins and History of the Tarot

Horoscope / New Age

by Sally Jordonia The origins of the Tarot are surrounded with myth and lore. It is hard to know for sure what the facts are. The Tarot has been thought to come from places like India, Egypt, China and Morocco. Others say the Tarot was brought to us from the…

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How to Get the Smoky-Eyed Look

How to Get the Smoky-Eyed Look

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Where there’s smoke, there’s this fiery look that so many women try to achieve. We’re talking about the smoky-eyed look that’s apropos for just about any and every special occasion. While it may seem like an impossible feat if you’re not a trained make-up artist, giving yourself smoky eyes is…

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The Pitfalls of Naming Baby

The Pitfalls of Naming Baby

Moms / Mom Tips

What’s in a name? A whole lot. Just ask Dweezil Zappa, Bronx Mowgli, Suri Cruise and other celebrity offspring who’ve been the unlucky recipients of some mindless monikers. Naming your children is a responsibility that one shouldn’t take lightly. What you decide in an instant will stay with your child…

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A Winter Veggie You’ll Love

A Winter Veggie You’ll Love

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Leaf it to this veggie to get you healthy. Tis the season for kale. From the middle of winter to the beginning of spring, there’s a bounty of this leafy green vegetable that has a sweet taste. Kale is part of the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, collards and…

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Take on the Menswear Trend

Take on the Menswear Trend

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

This season, one trend is a take on the Aerosmith song “Dude Looks Like a Lady” – only in reverse. It’s haute these days to look like a guy when it comes to fashion. But we’re not talking about wearing clothes expressly made for men. A sleek, tailored look is…

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Kids Have Stress, Too!

Kids Have Stress, Too!

Moms / Mom Tips

They may not wring their hands, yell or furrow their brows, but kids do experience stress, just like adults. Childhood may not be one big picnic for all kids, all the time. And just like adults, kids need healthy ways to relieve stress and relax. A calm, stable and reliable…

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Coping with a Partner’s Serious Illness

Coping with a Partner’s Serious Illness

Love / Love Tips

For many couples, “til death do us part” conjures images of white-haired spouses holding the hands of their ailing life partners. But sometimes this idyllic picture is not how life turns out. When a spouse contracts a serious illness earlier in life, it can take a serious toll on the…

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Your Guide to the Farmer’s Market

Your Guide to the Farmer’s Market

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

Farmers markets have recently grown in popularity. But with so many options for fresh fruits and vegetables, it can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing produce. Knowing what’s in season is a useful tool for deciding what will taste great. Spring As winter gives way to spring, leaves of…

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Read This Before Going Paleo

Read This Before Going Paleo

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

If you haven’t heard of the Paleolithic diet by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock. The hottest new trend in the diet industry takes a page out of the history books – or rather, prehistory. The Paleolithic diet – otherwise known as the Paleo diet – has everyone…

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Pick-Up Tactics That Work

Pick-Up Tactics That Work

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

If you’re a single woman who is in the market for a great date, you may be wondering about how to successfully pick up men (or women), particularly if you’ve decided that you would like to meet someone the old fashioned way – i.e. in person and face-to-face. Once you…

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