It’s not their party, but they can cry if they want to. We’re talking the dreaded odd man out experience where your child isn’t invited to a party or gathering. It can happen to the best of us, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Being left out is never…
The world of Tarot is a wondrous and fascinating place filled with mystical power and interesting legend. How the various tarot decks evolved from their original form to that of the common deck of playing cards is one of history’s best stories, but let’s take a look at some of…
Don’t go nuts for nuts. Although many variations of nuts are rich in good fats — monounsaturated fats – and protein, they can still pack on the pounds when consumed in excess. It’s important to observe proper portion control. Unfortunately, it’s easy to overindulge on these high-fat treats. A reasonable…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
by Jennifer Mae Summer is grilling season and time to break out the burgers. Plain old hamburgers won’t do this summer. So be creative! Surprise your family and friends with a hamburger loaded down with fabulous taste. Look for unique toppings, mix-ins and condiments for your heavenly hamburgers. Here are…
Being a mom is the hardest job in the world. We wear so many hats and have so many responsibilities that are not always seen by the naked eye. We are often overwhelmed and numb to outside stimuli. At this point, not only are we hurting ourselves, but we’re doing…
Paula’s last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as…
Having at least some me-time everyday is important. But between kids, jobs, errands, maintaining a household and the other 10,000 things we do everyday, finding that time can be difficult, to say the least. Fortunately, almost all of us (if we really tried) could find 10 minutes somewhere in our…
A disappointing new report out of the UK reveals that married people seem to lose interest in puckering up. Married couples tend to get a bad rap after they walk down the aisle – that’s when all that hot sex they had pre-wedding dries up, according to the stereotype. But…
Believe it or not, dirty talk isn’t just reserved for phone sex operators and porn stars. Even the average Jane is capable of some serious trash talking if it means turning on her man. Many guys get a cheap thrill over having their girls talk sexy smack. If the notion…
No pain, no gain. Keep this in mind when it comes to your strength training routine. Squats are far from fun. Most people struggle when it comes to this essential exercise. Squats work the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals. In order to get the most out of squats, maintain the proper…