Beyond firming your belly, strength in the abdominals is essential because the abs’ central location in the torso makes them a linchpin of bodily movement. The abdominal muscles consist of four muscle groups layered at the front and sides of the torso. They are crucial for keeping your trunk firm,…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
With the end of summer, you probably have an overabundance of zucchini from your garden that you are trying to find recipes for. Or maybe you know someone who is trying to find homes for all of their excess zucchini! You’d be amazed at all the meals you can create…
Love hurts. You finally find someone you thought was “Mr. or Ms. Right,” only to learn they were all wrong. It just doesn’t seem fair. The good news is that time heals all wounds. While it wasn’t the most pleasant feeling, it was definitely a learning experience. How can you…
Accessories lend a crowning touch to any ensemble. If you’re headed into the office in a long unbuttoned cardigan, tunic tank and fitted pants, consider the effect of a skinny belt. It jazzes up your outfit and gives it a completely different look. Or if you’re sporting one of the…
Whether you’re stuck with wet nails, need to clean up an eye shadow “oops” or mess up your spray tan, there are lots of ways to fix the beauty boo-boo quickly and get on your way. When it comes to your fingertips, sitting around waiting for your polish to dry…
Usually, when a couple decides to separate, it’s a precursor to an inevitable divorce. But therapists and the couples they counsel are finding that sometimes, separation is the first step to reconciliation. Instead of separating ultimately to divorce later, many couples are treating separation as a “time-out” of sorts. And…
If you’ve been wearing last year’s ratty old swimsuit, then maybe it’s time to invest in a new one. It’s time for the sales on swimwear to start, so there’s no better time to take a look at what will make a hot statement in the sun. Regardless of your…
For awhile now, runways have reflected the “me” decade. That’s right – it’s time to embrace some of those ’80s trends most of us have avoided since, well, the 1980s. But trends from the decade are making inroads with a decidedly modern twist. Take ankle booties, that fall staple, for…
All couples, no matter how new, old or in-between, fight. But no couple fights in the same way. Arguing is not necessarily about getting your way, but many people treat it that way. Here are a few pointers on fighting fair. First, examine your motives for fighting. Do you fight…
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
With soaring food prices, many of us meat eaters are forced to reconsider our choices at the grocery store. With choice steaks running $11 or $12 a pound, it’s time to start exploring other options! There are several ways to cut your meat budget and still enjoy tender, tasty meats….