Want to kill two birds with one stone? Then get to work — yard work, that is. We’re talking about taking your exercise regimen outside and getting back to the basics. It is possible to whittle your waistline while doing your daily household chores, especially in the great outdoors. Doing…
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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…
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…
You can’t really be held accountable for what you say in the bedroom, right? Your hormones are raging, adrenaline is pumping, and you’re totally controlled by your urges. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to just say what comes to mind without thinking first. But some things can…
Come clean already. Do you struggle with laundry? In a perfect world, we could afford to have everybody’s clothes dry cleaned on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, those costs can add up over time. That doesn’t mean you can’t handle with care yourself. It’s a delicate situation — so follow these…
At the beginning of a relationship, everything is hot. You’re exploring each other’s bodies, wants and needs for the first time, and it’s exciting. He wants you all the time, in every position possible and in every location of the house (maybe even out in public!) Let’s just say you’re…
The Chinese people seem to get it — how to eat lots of food, yet still lose weight. In fact, recent research says that they eat 30 percent more than Americans, yet they weigh 20 percent less. However, what they eat and their levels of activity differ vastly from fast-food-fed…
The health benefits of the DASH diet can be attributed to a lessening in sodium consumption, along with dietary modifications that reduce the intake of fat and saturated fat. By eating more fruits, vegetables and low-fat or non-fat dairy, you’ll also lower your cholesterol, lose weight and improve your overall…
It seems as if the rash of celebrities flashing the paparazzi in too-short skirts and nonexistent undergarments has ended. But many women still prefer to go bare, or commando – eschewing undies to allow their nether regions a little freedom. Maybe it’s to spice up things with a partner, simply…
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Many cooks are intimidated by complex sauces with fancy names. Béarnaise, Marinara, Béchamel, Picatta…they all sound complicated, but they’re not! These sauces combine simple ingredients with a little bit of patience and a hot pan to produce tasty results right in your own kitchen. Béarnaise — A Butter-Wine Sauce Béarnaise…