Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
You might be surprised to find out foods you thought were “healthy” really are not so much! Your family might have been better off eating chips, ice cream, or a big piece of chocolate cake. Consumers are bombarded everyday with “tricky” foods. Just because a box says that it is…
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about back over injuries. According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, at least one child a week dies as a result of being accidentally backed over by a family vehicle. Even more tragic is that it’s often a family member who is…
If you think you’re pulling out all the stops in order to lose weight, yet the scale still doesn’t move as quickly as you’d like, then it’s time to take stock. Simple, subtle mistakes can derail any honest diet effort, so take the opportunity to examine your habits and banish…
Feeling guilty about enjoying a few marshmallow bunnies and chicks? Don’t. Fill up Easter baskets with plenty of Peeps – the marshmallow-y confection that comes in bunny and chick varieties. Spring used to be the only time when the treats would hatch, but now you can find them during other…
Cook in bulk. Life is hectic, and the last thing you want to do after a long day of work is slave over a hot stove. Designate Sunday as the day you prepare a week’s worth of food. Cook stews, soups and casseroles in batch. Then during the week simply…
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…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Mineral makeup is a super hot item in the cosmetics world today, but its history may very well go back to the beginnings of civilization. Ancient Egyptians used crushed minerals and other natural substances to create their trademark kohl-rimmed eyes. Natural ingredient based makeup took a backseat for the next…
There’s no magic bullet to ward off the effects that the years have on your mind, skin and body, but you can slow the hands of time by eating the right foods. Lack of exercise, smoking and a poor diet all contribute to aging prematurely, but these are all factors…
Are you in need of some good motivation to get your health and fitness resolutions moving? Well, we have plenty of it. Jumpstart weight loss and improve your health in the least likely place — the bedroom. As if you needed another reason to get intimate… A night of romance…
Gloss, matte, satin…lipsticks have more looks than ever. Whether you like a little shine, a lot of shine or a dramatic, velvety texture, the choice you make can have an impact on your whole look. Glosses tend to provide a lot of shine and subtle color. You can go shimmery,…