When you’re standing in the aisle of your local pharmacy or superstore shopping for sunscreens for your kids, you might be a little overwhelmed by the choices. There are numerous sun protection products for children on the market right now, in every consistency from thick cream to weightless “sport” sprays…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
If you just can’t resist rich desserts, know that you are not alone. Everyone craves a sweet treat every now and then but whether you are looking to lose a few pounds, keep a fantastic figure, or can’t eat sugar for medical reasons, searching for a delicious sugar-free dessert can…
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
by Lerrina Collins What can turn a spicy, smelly vegetable into a sweet, flavor-enhanced delight? Caramelizing! At least when it comes to onions. While some people enjoy onions any way they can get them, most have learned cooking, particularly grilling or sauteing, changes the onion’s chemical makeup, diminishing its strong…
In other words, you are not going to be able to lose pounds until you differentiate your lifestyle: the way you feel, the way you think and the way you react to food. With the 7 keys, you will get a healthy dose of self-awareness. His main components include stress:…
So many drinks, so many calories. Beverages seem so innocuous. But like anything else that goes into your mouth, they can quickly become a major diet trap. Take soda for instance. One cup of cola has 136 calories and 9 teaspoons of sugar. An eight ounce serving of Mountain Dew…
In today’s society where most people are living in an urban jungle, it is becoming more difficult to find a house with good feng shui. If we were to look around our surroundings, we will notice that we are living in an environment that is surrounded by lots of manmade…
By Troyann There are many things in life that separate us and make us unique, however, over the years I have seen one consistent common denominator; our need to forgive. Regardless of our upbringing, our cultural similarities or differences, or any other circumstances of our lives, we have each held…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
The idea that “white teeth equals clean teeth” is deeply rooted in our society. Lipsticks look great next to whiter teeth, and a big bright smile always looks awesome in a photo. A healthy-looking, white smile can do a lot for your overall image and confidence. People have invested thousands…
If you haven’t taken a peek into your medicine cabinet lately, it might be time to take a look. Every home should have basic supplies to help with minor accidents or middle-of-the-night illnesses. A medicine cabinet should also have important phone numbers taped inside of the door to call in…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
By Linda Wilson Busy lives! Aren’t we all busy, busy, busy? Bring out the crockpot or slow cooker and you can make some tasty, economical meals for your family and cut down your kitchen time, too. For these recipes, all you have to do is add a salad, perhaps bread,…