We’ve all heard those weird DIY tips about getting your hair shiny, skin clear and other natural so-called beauty boosters. They’re passed down from friends or moms and perhaps tried on a cold winter day with a well-stocked pantry full of potentially beautifying products. But do these concoctions – beer,…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Cheesecake is one of those desserts that inspire a quest for perfection. For centuries, people have been collecting, comparing, and cherishing their own favorite recipes for this sinfully delicious treat. The earliest cheesecake recipes can be traced to ancient Greece and Rome, cultures that loved the decadent life. Historians believe…
Naptime is a blessing for you and your baby. Here are some tips on how to make this important time as beneficial as possible for you both. Why Should Babies Nap? Naps are not just important for their restorative value, although that is their most obvious benefit. Children’s sleep expert…
Paula’s last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as…
Use smaller plates. When you’re trying to get a handle on portion sizes, your dinner can drown on those 12-inch plates. Suddenly, those healthy helpings can look smaller than ever. Trick your brain by enjoying sensible servings on a smaller platter. It will be difficult to “overdo” it when there’s…
Relationships are all about give and take. But when one partner does more giving and less taking, then that person isn’t getting what he or she needs out of the relationship. Get the balance right by gauging whether or not you’re entitled to much more in a relationship. Often, low…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Andrea Francese Every countless high school graduates pack their bags and ready themselves to leave the nest, but the threat of a dreaded weight gain looms. Some suggest that the freshman 15 is merely a myth, but recent studies show that there may be some truth to the notion….
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Dr. Lynne Kenney Families today are busy. With after-school sports and other activities driving of our lives, a sit-down dinner often falls off the “to-do list.” But a family dinner is more than just eating vegetables; research shows that sitting down to dinner is an important protective factor in…
Making a craft of any particular form is the way an individual can show creativity in what they are doing. Often you will find that when crafts are made there is a specific purpose in mind, perhaps Christmas or Birthday presents, or just a simple thank you to a friend…
Are you being the person you want your children to be? Many parents today really try to be better parents than their parents were. They attempt to be there for their children – to listen to them, support them, spend time with them, as well as hold and nurture them….