Whether you’re throwing a party or simply in charge of helping with the food, you can play it heart smart and follow some simple guidelines. While it may be tempting to have a lavish spread of foods that are creamy, dreamy and fried, nobody will benefit from those unhealthy options….
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
It’s almost picnic and camping time across most of North America. For that next trip into the woods or at the park, consider these treats-especially for the kids. S’mores This is every kid’s favorite (including big kids). Simply put a marshmallow on a stick, roast it, and while it’s still…
You want your child to be as safe as possible when you travel – all parents do. But when installing a car seat, whether it’s for an infant, toddler or bigger kid, many parents make some common mistakes that could cost the child his life. First, start by choosing the…
When you feel like your relationship is on the rocks, the last thing you want to do is create tension about going to couples’ therapy with your partner. So if you believe that talking to a professional may be in your relationship’s best interest, then there are some ways to…
Are you quick to deem a beauty product DOA when it still has plenty of life left in it? Stop right there! We’ve got some seriously simple ways to revive your favorite polish. The first step is to make sure there is still polish in the bottle. There’s no use…
There’s nothing cuter or cooler than seeing a toddler donning a pair of sunglasses. What many parents don’t consider is the health benefits behind those Foster Grants. Kiddie sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement — they’re a necessity in protecting your child’s eyes. The right pair of sunglasses…
You’ve seen the commercials and wondered, “How DO they get their hair so soft, shiny and manageable?” Many experts agree that getting “Pantene hair” boils down to one thing: conditioner. Moisturizing your hair is an important step in keeping it manageable, shiny and frizz-free. The good news is that it…
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare — you’re at a family gathering or birthday party when your young child drops the “S” bomb, or even worse, the “F” bomb. Your face is on fire, and you’re absolutely mortified. Surely everybody knows that they heard the expletive from you, which means you’re…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Lean, juicy beef, mutton, and veal, form the basis of all good soups; therefore it is advisable to procure those pieces which afford the richest succulence, and such as are fresh-killed. Stale meat renders them bad, and fat is not so well adapted for making them. The principal art in…
In dating-speak, there may not be a more dreaded word than the f-word – friendship. The term “friend zone” was coined more than 20 years ago on the show Friends, in relation to Ross and Rachel’s budding relationship. Now the term refers to an “almost” couple – two people who…