Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Kid party food doesn’t have to take hours to prepare or completely blow your budget. When it comes to kids and party food, variety and presentation are the answer. Rather than cooking a few specialty dishes, aim for serving lots of small dishes of fun and kid-friendly finger foods. Try…
When it comes to physical activity, every little bit counts! LET’S GET MOVING month is designed to get you and your child to become more physically active. Children are less physically fit than they were a generation ago. In fact, inactive children, when compared to active children, weigh more and…
When it comes to beauty basics, petroleum jelly is one of those must-haves. That’s right. Good old Vaseline is a versatile product that can save the day in so many situations. Unlike some pricey beauty products, a jar of Vaseline is just plain cheap. Here are some of the ways…
Most of us have been guilty of emotional eating at some point in our lives. Emotional eating basically entails using food as a coping mechanism for emotions such as shame, guilt, disappointment or even boredom. Psychologists report that it’s a growing problem, and it may even contribute to the obesity…
When you’re trying to avoid pregnancy, a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t the best way to go about it. Of course you should consider your doctor’s recommendation first, but here are a few ways to choose the best birth control for you. Consider risk factors you might have – genetics, disease, allergies…
Some people may say that it is impossible to keep the fires burning on a long-distance relationship. Others reply that simply isn’t true because absence makes the heart grow fonder. So who is right? The survivability of your long-distance romance will depend on the type of relationship you have built….
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
by Shannon Beineke Homemade ice cream has major advantages over store-bought versions. For one, you select the ingredients going into your dessert. Even better, you can have ice cream whenever you want – freshness guaranteed. The best part is having family and friends gather ’round to get creative. Making your…
Mineral makeup is the miracle cosmetic. It works on all skin types and doesn’t contain dyes, chemicals, filters or oils. It’s as close to nature as makeup can get. Only in recent years has mineral makeup come to the forefront in the cosmetics world. It’s not just foundation either. Some…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Sugar cravings are the biggest challenge most of us have to face when choosing a healthy, nourishing diet. Even after learning about the negative health impacts of eating sugar, the thought of reducing or eliminating your sugar consumption can seem like an outrageous and impossible feat. Phasing sugar out of…
If you know you just can’t help overindulging on sweets or you feel guilty for already stuffing your face, then you may want to get moving. Concentrate on workouts that offer the most bang for your buck – those that burn the most calories in the least amount of time….