It’s possible to fall in love with Valentine’s Day, even if you’re watching your waistline. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that centers around fancy dinners, boxes of rich candy and decadent desserts. By the time it’s all said and done, you won’t even be able to wedge yourself into that…
There’s nothing more comforting than having dinner prepared by lunchtime. While it may sound extremely ambitious, it’s actually the work of the oh-so-convenient slow cooker. Anybody who owns a crockpot can attest to the convenience of having the slow cooker do all of the hard work for you. We’ve got…
A recent study showed that people who drank tea for more than 10 years also had a reduction in body fat. Green tea is loaded with an antioxidant called epigallocatechin gallete, which not only stops the growth of cancer cells but kills them as well. This property also lowers cholesterol…
While shaving is considered a key part of the female primping and pampering routine for most of the Western world, it isn’t usually a relaxing or fun activity for women who do it everyday. If asked to choose a personal care practice we would never have to do again, a…
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…
One of the most telling and detested indicators of growing older is loosening skin. Many persons really feel acutely aware of their pores and skin as they get older and start to note loose pores and skin, wrinkles, nice traces and different cosmetic blemishes. Happily, laser pores and skin tightening…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Jen Silard As a hypoglycemic and gluten, dairy, and chemical preservative-intolerant woman pursuing a personal trainer’s license and Health and Wellness Counseling certification, I can say with full confidence that it is entirely possible to maintain and/or cultivate healthy eating habits while dealing with food allergies. From personal experience…
No pain, no gain. Keep this in mind when it comes to your strength training routine. Squats are far from fun. Most people struggle when it comes to this essential exercise. Squats work the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals. In order to get the most out of squats, maintain the proper…
Grocery stores can be crowded, difficult to navigate, and full of eye-catching displays of junk food and toys that make kids of all ages catch a serious case of the gimmes. That doesn’t mean you have to leave the kids at home. Eating is an experience families like to share,…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
The health and beauty of your skin depends on how diligent you are about sun protection. The facts about the sun’s effects on the skin have been well known for years, and there are hundreds of sun care products on the market to meet the needs of all different skin…