Busy women expect a lot out of their manicures, and they should. We want a color that is on trend for the season and that we love. And we want a formula that dries quickly, looks great and is long-lasting, while being easy on the wallet. Does such a dream…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
by Lisa Parker Great dinners do not always require advanced planning. Sometimes you just have to wing it with what you have on hand. If you keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with some basic supplies – and a few surprises – you will never be at a loss when…
Beginning the year with a clean, organized and well-stocked pantry will go a long way in helping you meet your diet goals. Start by tossing anything that’s past its expiration date. If there’s unopened, nonperishable food that you know no one in your household will eat, then donate it to…
We all want to be fashionable, to appear as if we’re on top of the latest trends and fashions. We don’t all have the budget for it, but that’s no reason to opt out of being stylish. Follow these tips on how to look like a million bucks for a…
Parents know that kids love to dip, whether it’s chicken nuggets, fries, veggies, chips or pretty much anything else. And if you serve a dip as an appetizer, it might get challenging to get the kids to eat their meals. So why not serve the dips as the main dish?…
Looking for a great workout while you’re vacationing this summer? Taking a sunset or sunrise jog on the beach sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? While there’s no doubt that working out in the sand provides great fitness benefits and unbeatable scenery, there are some steps you need to take to…
Getting Started with Aromatherapy Beginning “bona fide” aromatherapy, beyond burning a scented candle or soaking with a pleasing pre-packaged bath salt blend, can be a little daunting to many people. All those little bottles of pricey liquids, electric contraptions, and fancy-sounding blends — how does one actually use essential oils…
If you have kids and a significant other with whom you have frequent arguments or general conflicts, then it’s time to examine how that conflict affects the kids. Parents fight and families go through rough times, but experts say that the manner in which you handle things, coupled with the…
If you’re tired of styling a mane of hair, or you’re looking to make a drastic change to your hair, then you may want to take the plunge and get a short haircut. It’s the ultimate commitment to make, and once your stylist makes the first chop, there’s no going…
As a parent, there’s no greater feeling than when your little ones offer to lend a helping hand around the house. After all, getting children to participate in household chores can be one of the greatest challenges of parenthood. While you may be anxious to get your children involved in…