Think your child will be lonely if she’s an only? Think again. There are many families these days who are opting for just one child. And despite what your mom, neighbor, best friend or the random lady in the grocery store might say, you’re not putting your only child at…
If you want a long-wearing lipstick or gloss, you’re a girl who takes her glamour seriously. No matter what your day throws at you, you want to be confident and secure in your lip color. And you especially don’t want to have to dive into your purse every 30 minutes…
The best way to make the most of your workout is to ask a pro. Although personal trainers are expensive, they can be well worth the price. Trainers run $50-60 per session, and each session is normally an hour long. But if you split the cost with a friend and…
Designed only for ladies, you do not have to change weights or struggle to work the machines. There is always a trained staff on-hand to make sure that you are using the machines properly and maintaining the right form. Through simple resistance work, you are able to move throughout the…
There are those dieters who believe that skipping meals will actually kick start the weight loss process. But experts know better — bypassing breakfast, lunch or dinner is actually the quickest way to derail your diet efforts. While it may help you lose weight in the short term, it’s actually…
Significant events in the 20th century resulted in changes in family dynamics. War, technological advances, and shifts in economics caused women to work outside of the home. Women traditionally stayed at home to take care of the home and the needs of the children. While initially many people scoffed at…
Whether you’ve closed your eyes and dreamed about the guy you saw on the subway, your boss, your ex or Bradley Cooper, those sexy dreams can have an impact on your waking life. All you want to do when you wake up sometimes is shake off the weirdness of dreaming…
When it comes to food, learning to just say no can be difficult when faced with a friend or loved one’s offerings. Regardless of their motives, people love to push food onto others. Whether it’s a girlfriend who likes to bake and give her creations as gifts, or your mom,…
When we were children, it felt like we had the weight of the world on our shoulders with those overstocked backpacks. But not anymore. Parents, school officials and medical professionals have wised up to the potential health hazards of packing those backs too much. Hence, the ever-growing popularity of backpacks…
Beans — also known as legumes — are healthy and inexpensive. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Legumes are also rich in folic acid, copper, iron and magnesium. They even help lessen your appetite. Because beans have a low glycemic index, they provide energy over…