Face it – getting your kids to veg out is no easy feat. And force-feeding them fruits isn’t much simpler. The fact remains, no matter how difficult the task may be, every member of your family should be getting their five a day. The Center for Disease Control recommends that…
There are so many reasons to avoid the salon. It’s expensive, time-consuming and can be boring, especially when you feel like you need to go every six weeks or so. But there are ways to delay the inevitable. First, start in the shower. A good-quality shampoo formula that’s tailored to…
It’s just the flax ma’am, and the facts are that the benefits of flaxseeds go beyond the earthy, nutty flavor it lends to your meals. In case you haven’t already heard, you need to add flaxseeds to your diet – your health depends on it. Flaxseed has been shown to…
When you’re a parent, godparent, aunt, uncle or have a close relationship with a child, you expect to be the one dishing out life lessons and wisdom. But there are a few lessons that adults who are unlucky in love can take away from the young. That saying “it is…
Stop being lazy. Instead of paying someone else to do your spring cleaning, get busy. Shovel snow. Rake leaves. Cut the grass. Cleaning up the yard is a great way to get active. Not only are you getting the job done, you’re also burning calories at the same time. Believe…
Vegetarianism has come a long way, baby. With more people going meatless – at least for some meals – the options for replacing meat have become tastier and more varied. White, flabby tofu isn’t the only protein option for people who are looking to reduce or eliminate meat in their…
It’s possible to get fit while looking fashionable. The secret is making a small investment into the hottest hair accessories, designed with your workout in mind. While cheap elastics are the old standby for most women, some female athletes want a hair accessory with a little more substance. That’s where…
Style & Beauty / Product Reviews
It seems there’s always a new hair removal product being plugged in women’s magazines, department stores or on TV infomercials. Most women have tried at least a few different ways to remove or reduce the appearance of body hair and not all of them yield the best results for everyone….
Being alone in a new city can be daunting. Perhaps a new job or just a fresh start was in order, and you moved somewhere where you don’t really know any other adults. Regardless of whether you’re a loner or an extrovert, you’ll need a support system at some point,…
You finally met the guy of your dream: he’s handsome, smooth, assertive and very likeable. He always says the right things and has all the qualities you are looking for in a man. But you may have noticed him behaving differently lately. If you think something is wrong, you may…