Mix it Up: Teaching Kids about Diversity

Mix it Up: Teaching Kids about Diversity

Moms / Mom Tips

As much as we want to teach kids to be colorblind and oblivious to other people’s differences, kids are wired to notice when people don’t look, act or live the same way they do. Even babies can recognize physical differences in people when they’re shown pictures. But what they’re not…

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Are Your Efforts Good Enough?

Are Your Efforts Good Enough?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Nobody’s perfect, especially when it comes to taking care of your health. The bar for fitness, diet and general wellness is set pretty high, which is great…but unrealistic for many of us. We may throw in the towel completely if we don’t get in those recommended nine servings of fruits…

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Simple Updos You Can Do

Simple Updos You Can Do

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

For a fancy party or outing – or simply a day when you’d like to wear your hair up – an updo is the way to go. But instead of flocking to the hairdresser to have her put up your mane, why not give it a try yourself? It’s easier…

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Spot the Signs of a Dangerous Person

Spot the Signs of a Dangerous Person

Love / Love Tips

Whether you’re considering being in a relationship with a person or simply having a casual interaction with them, there are certain signs you shouldn’t ignore if you suspect potential problems. Experts say never to ignore that “inner voice” that throws up red flags when interacting with someone. Your subconscious may…

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Are Your Relationships Fat?

Are Your Relationships Fat?

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

By Pat Barone Successful weight management requires a lifestyle change that includes healthy eating patterns and lots of activity. Making far-reaching changes may be even more challenging if you are involved in relationships that promote or support an unhealthy approach to eating and exercise. For example, does your best friend…

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Tips for Bra Shopping

Tips for Bra Shopping

Style & Beauty / Fashion

Ah, bra shopping … the joys. If the first thing that comes to your mind is super feminine floral print dressing rooms and long lines of rather somber-looking females that extend out into the far reaches of the store, well, you might not be too far off. For some of…

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Great Ways to Get Yourself in the Mood

Great Ways to Get Yourself in the Mood

Love / Love Tips

Face it: Sometimes you just don’t feel all that sexy. But regardless of the reasons why, sometimes it can be tough to get your groove back. So when you feel unsexy and don’t have the urge to hop into bed with your significant other, what do you do? There are…

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Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Putting hair up in a ponytail is such a simple way to conceal a host of hair issues, from frizz to needing a washing to a bad haircut. But just because it’s your go-to hairstyle for when you don’t want to style your hair doesn’t mean a ponytail can’t be…

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Concerns About Coffee?

Concerns About Coffee?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Millions of us can’t start the day without a cup of joe – or several. Studies show that coffee is Americans’ primary source of antioxidants. But the news about java isn’t all good. Coffee has several negative health effects, and it’s obviously addictive. Here are a few reasons to try…

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