Gracious Ways to Accept Gifts You Hate

Gracious Ways to Accept Gifts You Hate

Love / Love Tips

The holidays tend to bring out the best in some people. Generosity and goodwill are at an all-time high, and people usually are in the giving mood. And at some point, all the gifting that goes on during the holidays can go completely awry with a present that’s odd, hideous,…

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When to Say When: Is it Safe to Eat?

When to Say When: Is it Safe to Eat?

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

“When in doubt, throw it out “ If that’s the extent of your knowledge when it comes to food safety, then it’s about time you get educated. With an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually, foodborne illness is something to take very seriously. The Centers for Disease Control 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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Product Review: Vitamins

Product Review: Vitamins

Moms / Nutrition

Vitamins are a great way to make up for what may be missing from our diets. They can also help protect us against some diseases and conditions. If you don’t know what to look for in vitamin supplements or what works best for different people, you’ll find helpful tips and…

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Is Your Workout Gear Safe? Get The Facts

Is Your Workout Gear Safe? Get The Facts

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When participating in any activity, it’s always important to be properly equipped so that you can have the safest workout possible. That means being prepared before you even get started. Take jogging or biking for example. If you’re one of those people who participate in outdoor activities, you should have…

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How Much is Too Much Makeup?

How Much is Too Much Makeup?

Style & Beauty / Beauty

While we all share some very obvious traits (traits which are greatly appreciated by most men), no two women are really alike. There are athletes and geeks and rebels, just like there are with men. And just as some men are ultra-masculine Alpha types, some women are ultra-feminine “girlie girl”…

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Starch Blocker Diet

Starch Blocker Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Carb

The body has an enzyme known as alpha amylase which turns starches into sugar. After this happens, the sugar is stored as fat in the body leading to weight gain. To fight the process, scientists turned to a protein found in white kidney beans to get rid of more than…

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Make It a Good Morning

Make It a Good Morning

Moms / Mom Tips

It doesn’t matter whether you’re the consummate morning person or not – the a.m. hours are usually difficult. You’re talking about a lot to do in a little amount of time. The key to making the feat more feasible is to be completely organized. Of course, anybody who has children…

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Chef’s Diet

Chef’s Diet

Diet Reviews / Prepared Meals

The Chef’s Diet meal plan is based on the 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% favorable fats ratio that was coined by Dr. Barry Sears. The Chef’s Diet has many benefits that include increased energy levels, weight loss, lean body mass and balanced blood sugar levels. With both a licensed…

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