Perhaps the most stressful part of a first date once plans are made is deciding on your look for the evening. Unless you’re going for couples’ massages, to the beach or hiking, then it probably means you’ll be dressing up a little. Many people say they want to just “be…
Don’t despair if you’re in need of some serious relaxation…but the hottest spa treatments are out of your price range. For a fraction of the cost, you can create a spa-like atmosphere at home with inexpensive mixtures of food, essential oils and more! Start your day with coffee and fruit…
Sex life getting a little less…sexy? Many people experience a lackluster sex life at some point. It’s not always like the steamy images we see on screen. Although it’s unrealistic to expect a “9 Weeks” level of intimacy behind closed doors, there should be a happy medium for most couples. …
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Unless you have permanent eyelash extensions, chances are you use mascara. If you don’t, consider that it’s an easy way to add depth to the eyes with literally just a few flicks of a wand. The variety of mascaras out there are almost endless – from waterproof formulas when you’re…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
Foundation is an essential part of a woman’s cosmetic routine. Foundation helps even out your skin tone, hide imperfections and create an attractive canvass for the rest of your makeup. Depending on your makeup needs, foundation can provide strong coverage, give you a shimmery, light-refracting glow, or make you look…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Rita Chaney For many of us who work and want to watch our weight and eat healthy, lunch can be the most difficult meal of the day. We’re “stuck” away from home with very little time to make decisions about where to go for lunch and what to eat…
Shortly after having my first baby, I decided I was going to be the perfect parent. I immediately began to keep an intelligent library of child-rearing books on my nightstand and would replenish the stock as each book was absorbed into my sub-consciousness and checked off the “read” list. My…
A journal documenting your dieting journey can be a beneficial tool to ensure achieving weight-loss success. Keeping a record of your efforts and analyzing what works and what does not is tantamount to creating a personal support system. Your journal can consist of much more than a simple food diary….
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
There is nothing like the smell of pie baking in the oven. A slice of pie can be the perfect ending to a delicious meal or make for a tasty treat anytime of the day. Making the perfect pie crust isn’t as hard as you might think. You can easily…
Microwave popcorn might be an on-the-go dieter’s best friend. It’s a convenient, sometimes lower-calorie salty snack option. It’s a whole grain, and it offers plenty of fiber per serving, which fills you up. And it’s certainly better than the movie theater’s fat- and salt-laden offerings. But microwave popcorn is far…