Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
UVA, UVB and even UVC – does it really matter to U? Actually, the different wavelengths of the sun’s rays do matter when it comes to your skin. Ultraviolet radiation is the light that reaches earth from the sun. First, cross UVC rays off the list – they don’t have…
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Love / Love Tips
It’s sometimes easy to deny to yourself that your current relationship just isn’t working out. The emotional strain of a failing relationship is fairly obvious, but did you know that you may suffer physically as well? Listen to your body as well as your inner voice when you get the…
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Diet & Fitness / Fitness
Let’s face it, most of us live pretty busy lives and the amount of time spent exercising does eat up what little free time a lot of us have. I don’t like to waste my free time any more than anyone else, so if I am going to use it…
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Diet & Fitness / Wellness
I spy, with my little eye, something blurry… Whether you’re stubborn or just truly unsure if you need glasses, there are several ways to tell for sure. Your best bet is to check with an optometrist, but we’ve lined up some things to consider to determine if it’s the right…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Eating healthy can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced world. Finding fresh, wholesome snacks to supplement a busy lifestyle while maintaining proper nutrition isn’t always easy. Nutrition and ease of preparation are important to many people who are hungry for a quick snack but don’t want the calories or the…
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Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
“What is this for?” If your cooking utensils include a double boiler, you may have heard this question. You may have even asked it. Double boilers, while not a commonly used kitchen utensil, are extremely beneficial. They are perfect for preparing cream-based sauces and soups, or desserts requiring melted chocolate….
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Love / Love Tips
Your new boyfriend is phenomenal – great-looking, funny, lots of fun and ambitious. He’s quite a catch, and you know it. And you think perhaps that girl he hangs out with from work knows it, too. Perhaps that blonde in his Facebook picture thinks he’s as great as you do….
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Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
Face it — we’re not all blessed with high cheekbones like Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen and other glam gals. The good news is that you can model yourself after those famous cover girl faces with the right makeup techniques. While some women are willing to go to great (and often…
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Moms / Parenting
I learned the truth about Santa Claus from our big brother. I was skeptical at first, so we sneaked out to my grandparents’ trailer and he showed me all the gifts we had asked Santa to bring. He was telling the truth! My brother had somehow stumbled upon an amazing…
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Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
When the weather turns cool, it’s time to look forward to unpacking and wearing clothes meant for cooler weather, like cozy sweaters, wool skirts and jackets, and tall boots. But what to do with those summer duds, like t-shirts, shorts, sundresses and sandals? The obvious answer is to stash them…
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