As a dietitian and a mom of three young children, I naturally have a bowl of fruit on the kitchen table. You may think that this has always been the case. The truth is that it wasn’t. The practice of having fresh fruit sitting out didn’t occur to me until…
Whether you’re venturing out on a first date or sneaking away with your husband for a night without the kids, a date night doesn’t have to break the bank. There are many outings you can try that are high in fun and low in price. Finding just the right activity…
You love burgers, but you’re watching your waistline. That doesn’t mean you have to resort to eating a dry patty of meat. Sure, you’ll want to ditch the chili, the cheese and the mayo. However, you can still enjoy a burger that packs a mean punch without overdoing it. Dress…
Most women will delve into their male partner’s stash of hair and skin care when running low on their own. After all, who hasn’t grabbed that can of shaving cream or tube of gel now and again? And when we run out of razors, well…sorry, honey. However, there are some…
If the kids have been out of school for a couple weeks now, then they may be starting to complain about boredom. They’ve slept as much as they can, played all the video games in their arsenals and watched all their shows. Now what? You’ve probably heard that childhood obesity…
As shows such as MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16” showcase the growing trend of over-the-top and extravagant parties for children and teens, it becomes increasingly difficult to remember the days of simple gatherings where Pin the Tail on the Donkey and Musical Chairs were considered prime entertainment. Kids and parents…
In order to salvage your marriage and stop a divorce, you need to sway your ex to give the partnership a second chance. Still, how do you actually do this? Regardless if divorce papers have already been filed and served, not all hope is lost. A divorce can be prevented…
If you’re fed up with wimpy lashes or can’t seem to perfect your mascara technique to plump those little wisps, then these tips are for you. Adding some serious length and fattening up thin lashes aren’t difficult with the right tools and know-how. First, start with clean lashes. Then, decide…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Pancakes are easy and almost foolproof. But there are some tricks to making them perfect. We’d like to share those tips: 1. Use a low-gluten flour. We like to use unbleached pastry flour in our recipes-that’s what our mixes are made with-but all purpose flour will do. Bread flour makes…
It sounds like a dream come true, but oral contraceptives – aka The Pill – may be crossing over into male territory. That’s right, ladies. In the near future, your man may be the one responsible for remembering to swallow that tiny pill every day. Obviously given the time it…