Self-Serve After-school Snacks

Self-Serve After-school Snacks

Moms / Mom Tips

Kids are normally ravenous when they come off the bus and running through the door in the afternoon. Satisfying their appetites without serving junk and spoiling dinner can be a challenge. But you don’t have to get fancy or expensive when it comes to unique, tasty and healthful noshes.Sometimes the…

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Can You Get Pregnant While Menstruating?

Can You Get Pregnant While Menstruating?

Love / Love Tips

Many women rely on the days of the calendar instead of more tried-and-true methods of birth control, such as condoms and oral contraceptives. Some of those that are considered “safe” may be the days when a woman is on her period. But can a woman get pregnant on her period?…

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Ways for Teens to Earn Money This Summer

Ways for Teens to Earn Money This Summer

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad’s purse. Although summer jobs were a…

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How To Make Your Own Broth

How To Make Your Own Broth

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

There’s nothing like making your own broth. The flavor is richer and more complex than store bought. Even the process of making your own broth is more satisfying. It is surprisingly easy and inexpensive to do. Your homemade broth can be used to make far more than legendary soups. Even…

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Rainy Day Paint Play

Rainy Day Paint Play

Moms / Mom Tips

Regardless of whether they’re stuck inside, on a play date or just feeling artistic, painting is just plain fun for kids. So if you hear the dreaded complaints of “I’m bored!” this summer, then just don some smocks and go to town to create some artistic masterpieces. Even the youngest…

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Sticky Wedding Etiquette Situations

Sticky Wedding Etiquette Situations

Love / Love Tips

During the period when planning a wedding all the way up to the close of the reception, couples may find there are numerous opportunities for people to behave badly. That includes relatives, in-laws, friends and even the happy couple themselves. Here are some awkward situations weddings and wedding guests may…

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Income Tax: What You Can Deduct

Income Tax: What You Can Deduct

Moms / Mom Tips

The tax man cometh. But are you taking advantage of all the credits to which you’re entitled? The cost of child-rearing is mind-blowing, which is why Uncle Sam feels inclined to cut you a break — literally. Before you complete your taxes this year, make sure you’ve taken advantage of…

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Turkey Neck? Try Ultherapy

Turkey Neck? Try Ultherapy

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

If you can empathize with Nora Ephron, who wrote the book I Feel Bad About My Neck, then there’s a new noninvasive cosmetic procedure that can tighten up that turkey neck. Instead of having a nip and a tuck under your chin to get rid of that undesireable extra skin…

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Slippery When Wet: Water Play for Partners

Slippery When Wet: Water Play for Partners

Love / Intimacy

Water is sensual. It feels good against your skin, you’re half or fully naked, and there’s no need for lubrication. What more could you ask for? If you have a difficult time thinking of something new, don’t worry. We have some of the best sex moves to make in water….

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Leading Causes of Damaged Hair

Leading Causes of Damaged Hair

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Those lovely locks can be hair today, gone tomorrow if you don’t take proper care. There are plenty of ways to tell if your hair is in tip-top shape. For starters, it will look dull and lifeless. Oftentimes, it’s dry to the touch, weak, difficult to style and usually tangles…

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