Many cosmetics currently on the market boast that they’re hypoallergenic, particularly those new mineral powders that are selling like crazy. But who exactly should use hypoallergenic products? What does the term even mean? It sounds like something we all should invest in – cosmetics that won’t evoke an allergic reaction….
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
Lipids, also known as fats, make up one group of essential macronutrients. With all the contradictory information available today, the truth on fats can be difficult to discern. Though we need fat in our diets, too much can be detrimental to our health. When we consume a diet high in…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
The average person consumes approximately 100 to 150 pounds (45 to 67.5 kilos) of sugar per year with 80 percent coming from processed foods like soft drinks, candy, cereals, and baked goods. But what if we could have our sweets without the high caloric count? Would you use a sugar…
One out of three conversations between non-married couples contains a lie, according to psychologist Bella DePaulo, and one out of every 10 conversations between married couples contains a lie. How many do you tell in your relationship? Lying is something everyone does, and it’s not always wrong. Serious lies that…
When you think of a hug, you typically think of something warm and inviting, happy and comforting. For people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), however, the “MS Hug” means something entirely different. MS is a chronic and unpredictable disease in which the body basically attacks itself. Put simply: The…
When you hear your child’s daycare classmates or friends speaking up more often than she does, then you may wonder why she’s not a Chatty Cathy. There are myriad explanations for speech delays. Here’s what you need to know. By age 2, experts say children should say at least 50…
If you think spa treatments are only for the rich and famous, think again. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can treat yourself to some R & R every now and then. The price of pampering has become far more affordable thanks to some great ways to…
Does it ever feel like time isn’t on your side, especially when you’ve got hungry mouths to feed? Between rushing from school to work to extracurricular activities, satisfying those big appetites can seem nearly impossible. In fact, it often feels like the drive-thru is the only place where you’ll achieve…
At Camp Shane, getting physical is the name of the game, but it is barely done in boot camp format. There is a wide variety of fun, physical activities that go from scaling walls to paintball to mountain biking. At Camp Shane, these happy campers get to select from every…
Actions usually speak louder than words, but when you take action to put your words onto paper, then you just might create something magical. We’re talking about writing a good, old-fashioned love letter. It’s a lost art in this age of technology, but going old school to show your beloved…