by Laura Leigh Fields Warm weather is the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the splendor of the outdoors. Better still you can run, jump, and play like you did when you were a child. There are many summer activities that are not only fun, but also creative ways…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
The Basic Cappuccino The basic cappuccino is a 6-9 ounce beverage. It is composed of about 2-3 ounces of espresso coffee, 2-3 ounces of steamed milk and 2-3 ounces of frothed milk. Powdered cocoa or cinnamon is usually sprinkled on the top to give it that special touch. Here are…
Significant events in the 20th century resulted in changes in family dynamics. War, technological advances, and shifts in economics caused women to work outside of the home. Women traditionally stayed at home to take care of the home and the needs of the children. While initially many people scoffed at…
With one third of the calories found in potatoes, the turnip is chock full of nutrients — vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, manganese, copper and panthothenic acid. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins B6, E and riboflavin. A root vegetable, the turnip is low in both fat and calories….
Cooped-up kids who can’t go outside on a stormy day can make for a miserable time. But they don’t have to. Help them burn that pent-up energy in productive ways, instead of lying around watching TV or playing video games. Rainy days are a perfect time to focus on fitness;…
When it comes to exercising, doing more with less effort is the way to go, whether you’re trying to save time, energy, money or all of the above. You probably already know that you can break up those 30 minutes of exercise that experts recommend you get daily – 10…
Sex, drugs and alcohol — these are subjects you’ll want to talk about with your children before there is a problem. As a family, you can establish boundaries and consequences and come to a common understanding of what is acceptable. Sex: According to Advocates for Youth, statistics indicate that children…
The temperatures might be dropping, but that doesn’t mean the Cool-It Caddy still isn’t a hot gift item this holiday season. When you are looking for something for the someone who almost has it all, think Cool-It Caddy. This great gift is ideal for anyone who has ever left her…
When you’re thinking about celebrating an upcoming wedding with the bride-to-be, a bachelorette party comes to mind, complete with strippers, penis-shaped lollipops, suggestively named shots, and lots and lots of drinking. Right? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, lots of brides and their best buds are…
Baby, it’s cold outside. But your husband or sweetie wants to take you out for a night on the town. What’s a girl to wear when it’s too chilly to wear sexy, strappy heels or a short dress? Plenty. This season, there are lots of looks that’ll keep you toasty…