There have been many studies debating whether it’s “normal” for human beings to remain with one partner for a lifetime. Certainly, many people have done so and continue to do so. But when it comes to evolution, monogamy hasn’t always been the rule of thumb. Most animals are programmed to…
When you’re standing in the aisle of your local pharmacy or superstore shopping for sunscreens for your kids, you might be a little overwhelmed by the choices. There are numerous sun protection products for children on the market right now, in every consistency from thick cream to weightless “sport” sprays…
Want Angelina Jolie lips without having to hit up the plastic surgeon for painful collagen or Juvederm injections? It’s possible, and you don’t even have to shell out the $20 or more for a top-of-the-line lip gloss from the department store. Some don’t even plump very well anyway. So why…
Make sure you’re getting enough calcium. Of all the minerals the body absorbs, you’re most likely to come up short in your supply of calcium. Unfortunately, this mineral is essential as far as strengthening bones, helping muscles contract and regulating contractions of the heart. Most surprisingly, calcium plays a role…
Looking younger for as long as you can is probably important to you. But all those products you use on your skin? Some of them come at a cost– both to your health and to the environment. Fortunately, though, using products that are better for you skin’s health often means…
The plan utilizes three strategies – cut back calories, eliminate refined, fatty and fried foods and increase lean proteins and fresh vegetables. Low in carbs, low in fat and low in calories, the “Spoonlight Program” might sound like a drag until you get the fabulous French recipes such as fish…
It’s that time of the year again, when kids stop complaining about summertime boredom and start complaining about what’s in their lunchboxes. The easy way out might entail throwing an all-inclusive Lunchable in the box and calling it a day. But that Lunchable label isn’t so lovely – those handy,…
Whether you’re pregnant, on maternity leave or have returned to the office after the birth of a child, you may run into coworkers who aren’t exactly excited to help support you in balancing parenting with work. But striking that work-life balance is important, primarily for you and your family, but…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
In your busy life, it’s easy to fall into a rut when it comes to dinnertime. Lots of people develop “meal rotations” or “suppertime habits” which lead to the same evening meals week after week. But there’s one surefire way to break this repetitive cycle: make breakfast for dinner! Why…
You may have seen scrapbooks created by grandparents, other parents or simply crafty types that are works of art, or you may have heard of scrapbooking “parties,” where moms learn how to create these works of art for themselves and their families. If the idea of this kind of memory…