Do a Dry Rub First

Do a Dry Rub First

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequently the neighbors, the kids, and family from out of town all place special requests for ribs. To begin preheat your oven…

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7 Ways to Stay Motivated

7 Ways to Stay Motivated

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

By Diane Corriette You know what it’s like. You set yourself a goal, something you want to achieve. You are excited and ready to take on the world, and then a few months later you can’t even be bothered to spend 10 minutes working towards achieving it. Well welcome to…

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The Pitfalls of Naming Baby

The Pitfalls of Naming Baby

Moms / Mom Tips

What’s in a name? A whole lot. Just ask Dweezil Zappa, Bronx Mowgli, Suri Cruise and other celebrity offspring who’ve been the unlucky recipients of some mindless monikers. Naming your children is a responsibility that one shouldn’t take lightly. What you decide in an instant will stay with your child…

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Thanksgiving: Which Sides Are You On?

Thanksgiving: Which Sides Are You On?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Turkey day is right around the corner, and you’re already looking forward to the annual all-you-can-eat opportunity. But while you’re salivating on all the mouth-watering staples your meal will have to offer, why not feast your eyes on just how much those scrumptious sides are going to cost you? Consider…

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How to Change Your Relationship with Food

How to Change Your Relationship with Food

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

by Sandra Petersen Food provides energy to the body, enabling it to efficiently carry out its functions. Many people abuse food, though, by having an unhealthy relationship with it. This food bondage leads to problems with obesity and serious medical conditions. What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship with…

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Smart Substitutions For Your Foods

Smart Substitutions For Your Foods

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Many people associate losing weight with deprivation. The reality is — you’re on a diet; you’re not dead. In other words, you can still enjoy modified versions of your favorite foods. You won’t believe how much you can actually save in fat and calories while still satisfying your cravings. It’s…

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How Important is Chivalry?

How Important is Chivalry?

Love / Love Tips

It seems like an outdated concept, chivalry — and in the most traditional sense of the word, it is. Originally, chivalry dictated the code of conduct for medieval knights, who were charged with, among other things, protecting and honoring the weak, aka, women and children. The definition has evolved to…

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Improve Your Performance in Bed

Improve Your Performance in Bed

Love / Love Tips

Nobody wants to think they’re bad in bed, but sadly, you might be ruining your game with certain bedtime habits. Take a look at your surroundings, your performance and your routines to see if you might be turning him off. First, does your boudoir look more like an office than…

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