Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
The average person consumes approximately 100 to 150 pounds (45 to 67.5 kilos) of sugar per year with 80 percent coming from processed foods like soft drinks, candy, cereals, and baked goods. But what if we could have our sweets without the high caloric count? Would you use a sugar…
Parents today want toys that are both fun and educational for their children. Toy manufacturers want toys that are big hits with both kids and parents. Enter in the Toy Awards. There are several awards given each year for Best of Breed toys, but they all judge toys on different…
A new baby is a big change for everyone in the house, but the transition from a three-person household to a four-person household may cause the most turmoil for the firstborn child. You might be excited about the potential for your child to have a lifetime playmate, but he or…
Have you been wishing lately that your honey had more yin than yang or was more like a babbling brook instead of rushing rapids? You are not alone. If your fellow is suffering from too much testosterone lately, then maybe you need to help him ease up on the accelerator…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Avocados are an ideal source for healthy fats and one of the most versatile fruits both in and out of the kitchen. High in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, they slow digestion, provide you with vitamins, and can be used for beauty treatments. Avocados and Your Diet In terms of…
We all know diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But so are pearls, bangles and a host of other fine jewelry staples that are mainstays. While trends in jewelry may come and go, there are certain pieces that remain classics throughout the years. These are the pieces of jewelry that…
Dining out with a little one can be a disaster – and usually is, for some parents. But it doesn’t have to be an awful experience when you take your child out to eat. You can foster that same adventurous spirit that you might have for culinary experiences in your…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Great food is part of a memorable vacation. When going on a cruise, the number-one topic of conversation is the food. The expectations are high for the food courses. So here are some meals that you should try while taking a cruise. Jerk Chicken The Caribbean has put its own…
When you hear your child’s daycare classmates or friends speaking up more often than she does, then you may wonder why she’s not a Chatty Cathy. There are myriad explanations for speech delays. Here’s what you need to know. By age 2, experts say children should say at least 50…
There’s nothing worse than a spoiled sport. While you want your child to strive to be the very best, the last thing you want is to raise a child who pitches a fit when something doesn’t go his or her way, especially when it comes to team sports. The name…