January 1 is just two days away. A new year means a new you, right? Not so fast. How many times have you made a laundry list of New Year’s resolutions only to fall off the wagon within days? Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking or becoming more organized, we…
Perhaps one of the most confusing and embarrassing times of a person’s life is when they begin undergoing puberty. The best way to handle it with your kids is to be prepared. Don’t expect your kids to feel comfortable asking you any and all questions about the changes their bodies…
When you open up a box of crackers or cookies, it’s hard to eat just one. By the time you become aware of how many you’ve wolfed down, half of the package is gone and you’ve consumed enough calories for a total meal… or two. Take Oreos – just one…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
by Holle Abee Kids love October 31. From dressing up in their favorite costume to trick-or-treating to attending spooky parties, Halloween is one of the best times of the year for most children. Unfortunately, the foods generally associated with these fall festivities can be really scary. But by substituting healthier…
Wondering how to manipulate your eye makeup to make those peepers really pop? There’s no better or faster way to go glam than simply concentrating on the eyes. There are a few tricks that makeup experts use to make eyes look their widest to achieve that doe-eyed look. First, start…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
At a movie theater, villains don’t lurk solely on the silver screen. You’ll also find them at the food concession stand, under the guise of popcorn, soda, candy, and other yummy treats that show no mercy for your waistline. Not only are your choices for eating healthy at the movies…
You better watch out. You better not pout. You better not cry. I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. Right about now your children are probably eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa. Although Christmas is not yet here, there things you can do to prepare for jolly…
A heart-healthy diet may sound bland and boring, but it’s anything but with plenty of delicious foods that benefit your heart – and the rest of your body. If you need to eat less salt for hypertension, then fresh herbs make a savory substitute. Adding herbal-icious flavors to your food…
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
Adding fish to the diet is a delicious way to get lean protein and healthy antioxidants compared to meat and poultry. Many cultures such as Japanese and Mediterranean insist on fish in their diet for many reasons: most fish are a powerhouse for antioxidants, omega-3s, and lean protein. In addition,…
Who says there’s no such thing as bad sex? While most men might argue that bad sex is better than no sex or that beggars can’t be choosers, that’s honestly far from the truth. Sometimes sex just isn’t memorable. The good news is that if you’ve found someone you really…