Healthy Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand

Healthy Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

by Charlotte Louise Maguire When your pantry is stocked with healthy staples, it is easy to make smart choices. The following list of non-perishable foods will provide a variety of convenient choices without breaking the bank or sabotaging your diet. These options will keep you feeling full and satisfied while…

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A-Listed: Celebrity Cheaters

A-Listed: Celebrity Cheaters

Love / Relationships

The rich, famous and beautiful aren’t immune from the woes of infidelity and heartbreak. In fact, some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities have been branded with a scarlet letter for stepping out on their significant others. And sometimes bouncing back from a tarnished relationship can be a public relations nightmare.   Check…

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Teach Him to Kiss

Teach Him to Kiss

Love / Love Tips

Is your man sexy in every other way…besides smooching? Sloppy, wet, too much tongue – sounds like a dog, but unfortunately, men can be bad kissers, too. But like dogs, men can be trained! First, consider the length of time you’ve been together. Is it a first kiss that’s got…

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7 Ways to Lighten the Hanukkah Feast

7 Ways to Lighten the Hanukkah Feast

Moms / Mom Tips

Hanukkah is here, and that means sinking your teeth into those traditional Hanukkah foods. While favorites such as potato latkes, donuts, cheese blintzes and other foods fried in oil are delicious on the lips, they’re also heavy on the hips and the heart. So why not lighten up this Hanukkah?…

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Navigating the Gym: A Beginner’s Guide

Navigating the Gym: A Beginner’s Guide

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

Navigating the gym is no simple task for newcomers. Fitness equipment can be intimidating for members who’ve never used it before. For people who don’t already have a workout regimen, the choices can be overwhelming. The following pointers will help gym novices become familiar with their new surroundings in no…

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GMO-h, No! Avoiding “Frankenfoods”

GMO-h, No! Avoiding “Frankenfoods”

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Crossing a fish with a tomato may sound like science fiction, but it’s reality in the world of GMOs, or genetically modified organisms. DNA is injected into one organism from another, creating a hybrid that may make the food hardier and more resistant to pests, spoiling, etc. So what’s the…

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Is Your Recipe Safe?

Is Your Recipe Safe?

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

Sure, it tastes great and earns rave reviews from everyone sitting at the dinner table. But is your favorite recipe also a safe one? To prevent serving up foodborne illness at the dinner table, follow this helpful checklist when preparing a meal: Marinating –I am marinating in a covered container…

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April Fools Fun You’ll Fall For

April Fools Fun You’ll Fall For

Moms / Mom Tips

Believe it or not, your kids have probably been saving up their mischief all year long to prepare for the annual April Fool’s Day fun. There’s nothing new about this holiday created back in the 16th century, except maybe the way you celebrate it. For children, April Fool’s Day provides…

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