You can have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to exercising. There are some inherent dangers of going overboard in your efforts. It’s important to give your body a break. If you work out every day without a recovery period, the muscles won’t grow. But the…
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Wine is the best way to celebrate an occasion, a promotion, your birthday or having a great time with your friends over the weekend. Wine is considered to be the favorite and royal drink by most people across the globe. The reason is its unique taste and the excitement and…
Are you making the most of your workout time? If you dread your exercise routine or do the same thing, day after day, then your regimen might need a shakeup. Getting started is half the battle, so why not start with something you like? Kickstart a good workout with whatever…
As a dietitian and a mom of three young children, I naturally have a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table. You may think that this has always been the case. The truth is that it wasn’t. The practice of having fresh fruit sitting out didn’t occur to me until…
How many sleepless nights have you had all in the name of keeping your children close? Many parents just don’t have the energy to fight with their little ones when they come crawling into bed in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, it becomes a pattern in time, and old…
If you dye your hair or have it professionally dyed, then you may have had the experience of your color being “just not right.” A stylist can advise you on what colors go best with your skin tone, but if your color comes from a box, then it is difficult…
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If your diet includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, you are on the road to good health. If you have a hectic schedule-and who doesn’t?-you may be tempted to cut corners when preparing foods. You also may not always remember that “fresh” or “organic” doesn’t necessarily equal “clean.”…
It seems like just yesterday that you brought home your new bundle of joy in your carefully chosen, backward facing car seat. After miles of spills, tantrums, and on-the road snoozing, you’ve cycled through the forward facing car seat and are ready to shop for a booster seat. The booster…
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The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequently the neighbors, the kids, and family from out of town all place special requests for ribs. To begin preheat your oven…
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What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience store for cream cheese and end up having to serve your caviar with Velveeta because to a 13-year-old they are…