It may feel great to get a new look and be pampered in the process, but what you take away from the salon may be some unwanted skin conditions and germs. You’ve seen the hairstylist reach into a drawer and grab a hairbrush, but do you know where that hairbrush…
BeNiceOrElse.com We all know that stress can lead to emotional eating, and we all know that stress is pretty much guaranteed in life. Newspapers, magazines, Web sites, and blogs are filled with techniques for curbing your appetite and reducing your cravings, but here’s an idea you might not have heard…
Don’t throw out those cosmetics that you think you just won’t use quite yet. Give them another chance by using them for something other than what they were meant to do. Use your imagination to find new uses for old makeup. For example, if you use cream blush, then spread…
So what is Retinol? It is one of the animal forms of Vitamin A. it is both an alcohol and diterpenoid. However, it is convertible to Vitamin A as other forms. You can also find retinol in liver, eggs and milk. Retinol is also known to be easily absorbed by…
Want to get a little something more out of your vacation than a sunburn or some souvenir mouse ears? Try taking the kids on an educational vacation this year, where they can supplement what they learn in school with some real family fun. Museums and zoos close to home are…
Stalkers come in all shapes, sizes and sexes. They come from all walks of life. Unfortunately, what they don’t come with is warning labels. According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, more than 1 million women and more than 370,000 men are victims of stalking every year. One…
For many moms and dads, giving kids medicine is a daunting idea. From questions about cold medicine to allergic reactions, parents may balk at the prospect. But the good news is that kids don’t have to suffer. Even babies can benefit from some natural remedies that many of us keep…
We’ve all seen the dreaded skull and crossbones. It’s the symbol for danger ahead. We’re talking about the risks of poisoning. For parents, especially those with small children, it’s a very real threat. Take a close look around your house, and you’ll find risks just about everywhere you look. There…
By Cherry Norris I love it when people tell me, “You’re so lucky. You’ve never had a weight problem.” Ha! Little do they know! I struggled with diets and weight gain for YEARS! I’ve been on Weight Watchers, Nutri-system, Jenny Craig, the Hotdog diet, the Grapefruit diet, the Cabbage diet…to…
Finding the motivation to exercise regularly can be tough…but finding the time can be even more challenging. With jobs, kids and extra commitments, today’s world is a busier place than ever before. Sometimes, there really aren’t enough hours in the day. But you may be surprised to learn that with…