Tantrum Time: Ways to Stop the Madness

Tantrum Time: Ways to Stop the Madness

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare — the incessant crying that just doesn’t seem to cease. For new — and old — parents, those crying jags can feel like they go on forever. Fits of screams that don’t stop…no matter what you do. But have you really tried everything? There are…

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Slim-fast

Slim-fast

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

The meal replacement plan has evolved over the years and now offers nutrition bars, meal bars, smoothies, snacks and powders. SlimFast boasts that there are more than 30 clinical studies that reveal the effectiveness of the weight-loss program. In addition to the diet-friendly, convenient products offered by Slim-Fast, the company…

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6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By now, we all know the flu is nothing to sneeze at. It’s an illness that sends people running straight for the sanitizer…and with good reason.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza and pneumonia were responsible for more than 50,000 deaths in 2011. It goes without…

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Summer Grill Safety

Summer Grill Safety

Moms / Mom Tips

There’s no denying that grilling is thrilling. With summer upon us, ’tis the season to get your grill on. From pool parties to barbecues, it’s just not a summer celebration without a grill. Before you light up your grill – keep this in mind. Almost 60 percent of grill fires…

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Try Truffles!

Try Truffles!

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

Want to serve an elegant, yet easy, dessert? Try truffles. The chocolate kind, that is. Not the fungi. These rich and creamy bite-sized indulgences are really quite simple to make. The secret is to buy the best chocolate you can afford. For 25-30 basic chocolate truffles you will need: 4…

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Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Effective Treatments to Eliminate IBS

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

by John Howard Thousands of people around the world suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Though there is no specific general cure that is available for IBS, there are several IBS treatment options that are available, which can provide relief from the symptoms. A combination of different types of…

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Plump up the Volume: Here’s How

Plump up the Volume: Here’s How

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

What women wouldn’t kill for a mouth like Angelina Jolie’s? Unfortunately, most of us aren’t born with those luscious lips. That’s not to say you can’t achieve the trout mouth look. It’s simply a matter of following certain steps. For those women who are into cosmetic procedures, collagen injections or…

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Can You Handle the Tooth?

Can You Handle the Tooth?

Moms / Mom Tips

Tell us the tooth — are you doing everything you need to be doing to ensure proper dental health for your children? With busy schedules, it’s easy to become lax when it comes to your child’s chompers. But remember they only have one set of teeth — well, two if…

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Weight Loss: Battle of the Sexes

Weight Loss: Battle of the Sexes

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You and your partner have made a pact to get healthy. You’re both determined to shed those extra tires. You’re both eating healthy and exercising. After just one week, he’s lost five pounds and you’ve only lost one pound. The following week, he drops three pounds while you shed one…

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