Secrets of Strength Training

Secrets of Strength Training

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

Most people think of strength training as a great way to build muscle and increase strength, but there are many more benefits you may be less familiar with. Strength training involves placing a heavier load on a muscle to stimulate an increase in the number of muscle fibers, making the…

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Whip It Good: S & M Lite

Whip It Good: S & M Lite

Love / Love Tips

Thanks to 50 Shades of Grey and the hype surrounding it, couples are finding new ways to enjoy sexy time in the bedroom. Some couples even credit the trilogy for saving their sex lives. So if you want to channel your inner Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, then you may…

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All About Tequila

All About Tequila

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

It was once a ritual usually performed by a man. He would put some salt where the bottom of the thumb met his wrist. After licking the salt, he would take a swig of tequila from a shot glass and then bite into a piece of lime. Ladies were not…

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Teaching Kids to Love Reading

Teaching Kids to Love Reading

Moms / Mom Tips

During the summer, the familiar refrain of “I’m bored!” might waft through the house every so often, especially when it’s too hot or rainy to go outside. But aside from catering to your child’s every whim and becoming his or her entertainer, what can you do to help them keep…

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Are You Turning Into a Bridezilla?

Are You Turning Into a Bridezilla?

Love / Love Tips

The concept of a “bridezilla” – a woman who becomes completely insufferable prior to what should be the most joyful day of her life – is a relatively new concept. But it’s hard to recognize the signs and symptoms of being “that bride” when you’re the one who is tasked…

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Is Salad Dressing Making You Fat?

Is Salad Dressing Making You Fat?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A salad is healthy… until you cover it in high-calorie, high-fat dressing. Most people are surprised to find out that a serving of salad dressing is a mere two tablespoons. Two tablespoons of ranch dressing cost 148 calories and 15 grams of fat, while two tablespoons of Caesar dressing add…

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5 Steps for Successful Resolution Making

5 Steps for Successful Resolution Making

Moms / Mom Tips

January 1 is just two days away. A new year means a new you, right? Not so fast. How many times have you made a laundry list of New Year’s resolutions only to fall off the wagon within days? Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking or becoming more organized, we…

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