Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
If you have been trying to gain muscle for any length of time, you have probably figured out that training is only half of the equation. To gain quality muscular weight, you must take in more calories than you burn, with a significant portion of them coming from protein. This…
Kids come out of the womb with some strange-looking markings sometimes. The good news is that there’s usually nothing wrong with a newborn that has a strange-looking skin condition. Here are a few marks and characteristics you might see in a new baby. Mongolian spots — flat, grayish round marks…
Whether it’s the offer of a “free makeover” or “gift with purchase,” those department store cosmetics counters look, smell and seem to want to make you feel good. But should you rely on those pricey products to improve your looks? Or rely on the salespeople to give you reliable information…
Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews
Is your food processor consigned to the top of the cupboard, because it is too cumbersome to have permanently on your counter-top? The makers of The Magic Bullet claim to have the answer with their machine that chops, blends, grinds, minces and grates, but takes up only 4×4 inches of…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
The Basic Cappuccino The basic cappuccino is a 6-9 ounce beverage. It is composed of about 2-3 ounces of espresso coffee, 2-3 ounces of steamed milk and 2-3 ounces of frothed milk. Powdered cocoa or cinnamon is usually sprinkled on the top to give it that special touch. Here are…
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….
Whether you’re trying to rationalize it to yourself or explain to other people, sometimes you just need a well-informed reason why you just don’t want to get married. Not everyone wants – or needs – to tie the knot to live a fulfilled, happy life. A lot of people marry…
When the seasons change, nothing is more fun than getting out last year’s styles, figuring out what needs replacing and finally – shoe shopping! But there’s more to consider than a shoe’s seasonality when you shop. Take a look at those gorgeous gams of yours before you buy. That’s right…
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…
Does your partner seem like the proverbial grumpy old man these days? There may be a physiological reason for that crankiness. If you feel like your man is exhibiting that perma-scowl, wagging finger and “Get off my lawn!” proclamation, then he may suffer from low testosterone, experts say. The hormone…