When embarking on the journey to wedded bliss, it’s natural to feel nervous along the way. It’s a big change, particularly if you’re not used to living with your soon-to-be spouse or sharing finances, having kids, and all the other trappings of marriage. The runaway bride has become a cliche,…
Watching a young girl hit, kick, and call her mother names I never imagined a 6 year old knew, engaged in an (ultimately successful) attempt to get dessert led to an enlightening luncheon conversation with a few friends last week. As parents ourselves, we had all dealt with incidents like…
The skin around your eyes is some of the most fragile and delicate on your entire body. It’s also an area with high visibility, so you want it to look and feel as good as possible. Not taking care of the skin around your eyes can result in crow’s feet,…
Paula’s last child had just gone off to college and Paula was struggling with a deep inner emptiness. While she knew this day was coming, she was not really prepared for the intense hollowness that welled up within. After all, she had a life of her own. Her work as…
There’s nothing worse than nursing a sick child back to health. Most parents feeling completely helpless as their little ones cough, sneeze, vomit and wheeze. That’s when it’s time to call in the cavalry – and by cavalry we mean those home remedies that many moms swear by. Although these…
A haircut can do a lot for you – make you more confident, frame your face just so, accent your makeup and clothes…and even turn back the clock. That’s right. There are hairstyles can actually make you look younger. Follow these guidelines for styling your hair effortlessly and shaving off…
Everyone has bad habits. But when they pervade your marriage, they can chip away at what was once a solid foundation. Perhaps your bad habits aren’t divorce material – yet – but it’s time to nip them in the bud before they become a real problem. Here are five to…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Pizza is a very popular food among adults and children. However, when topped with various meats and loads of cheese, a pizza turns into a rather unhealthy food choice. A pizza can easily be transformed into a healthy menu item by making a few simple yet effective changes. The first…
Like most online diet sites, Diet.com has a free diet profile that includes a personality quiz from Dr. Robert Kushner, a board certified physician in internal medicine and nutrition. Based on the results of the diagnostic quiz, Diet.com is able to create a weight loss program targeted to the member’s…
You walk all day long. Wouldn’t it be nice to find out exactly how many calories you’re burning? You can with the purchase of a pedometer. Pedometers monitor every step you take and can cost as little as $5. It’s a more economic option for those who don’t want to…