by James Calvin Stress is an evil six-letter word that can be so harmful to your health. Work can be stressful, traffic jams can be stressful, raising a family can be stressful, and sticking to a strict budget can be stressful. Stress causes headaches, muscle aches, irritability, insomnia and a…
Chocolate… Pizza… Soda… For years, these popular foods have been the scapegoat as leading causes of acne. But how much of a contribution does diet really play in causing zits? While some experts maintain there is no correlation between the two, there’s a mounting body of evidence that proves otherwise….
When the opportunity to go out on date night with a new guy – or even your husband – presents itself, it may be tempting just to stay in and do the same old thing. But you can get primped and polished and out the door in a hurry with…
Who would have thought a set of dumbbells and a training mat is all you need to start losing weight and gaining muscle? Of course, you can go the whole nine yards and buy a set of gloves, a weight-lifting belt and a bar bell with a full set of…
Your kids are clamoring for an allowance, and what better way to allow them to earn one than with regular chores? Contributing to the workload around the house benefits the entire family. Completing chores boosts children’s self esteem by making them feel like a valued part of the team. Chores…
We don’t all have $1 million in campaign finance funds to conceal our mistresses like John Edwards, but there’s no denying that having an affair is easier than ever. Now, that doesn’t mean you should have one; we’re just saying that with the advent of technology and other additions to…
You wouldn’t give someone the death penalty for running a red light, and the same rule of thumb should apply to your children’s wrongdoings. At the end of the day, you want to make sure the crime fits the punishment. For example, you don’t want to ground your 5-year-old child…
Eat at least five servings of fruit a day. If you’re not getting an apple a day — or any fruit for that matter — it’s time to change your unhealthy ways. A campaign has been established promoting the importance of consuming five to nine servings of colorful fruits and…
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
If you’re aiming to host a trendy and elegant — and grown-up — get-together, a wine and cheese tasting should be high on your agenda. A wine and cheese tasting allows you and your guests to sample new flavors of cheese, wine and finger foods while enjoying great conversation at…
Your child is ready to reach out and touch someone with his or her very own cell phone, which begs the question “how young is too young?” There’s no denying that we’re living in the age of technology where it seems like everyone is connected. Seeing a grade-school child with…