Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
Drink a glass of water before you eat. Many times we go into a meal feeling famished, and thirst is sometimes easily mistaken for hunger. Consuming eight ounces of water 30 minutes before you sit down to eat works wonders. The water fills you up and you won’t be as…
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Moms / Mom Tips
“Are you listening to me?” How many times have you asked your child that very thing? It may seem like you say things a thousand times, and your child still never hears you. Truth be told, they may be hearing you; they’re just not listening to you. Not sure how…
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Moms / Parenting
When you were growing up, did you ever wish that your parents were happy? Did you feel safe when they were happy and peaceful? My mother was rarely a happy person. Most of the time she was anxious, angry and felt overburdened, even though I was her only child. She…
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Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
Face it — nothing says summer like beautiful beach highlights. If you’re striving for that sun-kissed, beach-beauty look, you don’t need to take a trip to the tropics to achieve it. Simply visit the local salon, and you can put Gidget to shame with your super surfer girl glow. Although…
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Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
It’s the one day of your life when you want everything to be perfect, including your face, hair and ensemble. The key to attaining that perfect look is preparation, and that goes for anyone besides the bride who’s involved with a wedding – whether you’re a bridesmaid, mother of the…
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Moms / Nutrition
Conscious eating is all the rage, with numerous movements-local first, all organic, green living, etc.-celebrating the virtues of consuming foods that are good for the body and the Earth. This is great news for American families who have an interest in following a more balanced and healthy diet, as the…
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Love / Intimacy
Kegel. The word alone can cause a girl to giggle. But Kegels are no laughing matter. These exercises effectively strengthen the pelvic floor and the benefits are far reaching. After all, this is one muscle you want to give a workout, especially if you want to keep certain bodily functions…
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Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
Celebrate the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout by butting out. We’re talking about extinguishing those cigarettes for good. Every year, the Great Smokeout is held on the third Thursday of November. To participate in this event, which went national in 1977, smokers take part by cutting back on the…
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Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
Thin, high arches for brows? Pluck that. Embrace this season’s look, which hearkens back to the days of Brooke Shields and her bushy brows. Women once plucked those patches of hair above their eyes to within an inch of their lives, using a pencil to draw a hard line where…
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Love / Relationships
There’s never a dull moment in the entertainment world, and 2013 is no exception. From public meltdowns to shocking arrests to fake girlfriends, the stars know how to keep their fans guessing. Here’s a look at 10 of the most shocking celebrity scandals so far in 2013. 1. Amanda Bynes’…
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