So it’s time to put away the bronzers, sunkissed brights and other summery colors. Does that apply to your makeup, too? The short answer is yes, but fall makeup can be really beautiful if you choose the right colors. Cooler weather is a great time to try out heavier, smokier…
Quick food is a big part of modern life these days, making it terribly laborious to show a child how he or she ought to eat healthy. The most cost effective and best foods are those that are normally the least healthy. If you offer your kid the choice between…
Buying those little jars of food at the grocery store may seem like a rite of passage as your baby grows, but it doesn’t have to be. You can save money and be sure of the nutrients your baby is getting by making your own baby food at home. Even…
It takes a special person to enjoy housecleaning. If you’re not one of them but you realize that somebody has to do it, follow these 9 tips to get your house clean fast. Tip #1 The first thing you need to do is to gather all of the supplies together…
When most people think of boosting their physical activity, hitting the gym is usually the first thing that comes to mind. For some, the mere thought of working out can be extremely daunting. What they probably don’t realize is that it’s possible to kick your fitness level up another notch…
Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television…
Having a partner when you are dieting and exercising is not only enjoyable, but also will increase your chances for success. Each person provides positive reinforcement to the other. When one is down, the other provides inspiration and words of encouragement. In addition to the positive reinforcement, a spirit of…
Hungry for Chinese food? Wok this way. When most people think of healthy cuisine, Chinese food isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, which is ironic. Traditional Asian fare actually is chock-full of vegetables, and meat and chicken are treated almost like condiments. Asian cuisine draws upon rice, beans,…
Who says you can’t get physically fit without a gym membership? There’s no denying that belonging to a gym definitely has its perks. There are countless classes – from spinning to step to Pilates – available at no additional cost. You have access to every machine under the sun, some…
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…