It’s that time of year again, time to spring forward—when days get longer and (thankfully) the winter chill starts to make its grand exit. That’s right, it’s Daylight Savings Time! In case you forgot that clever phrase “fall back, spring forward,” Sunday, March 8th is the day when you set your clocks forward one hour. […]
Many of us, who aren’t professional athletes, don’t put much thought into the best post-workout food. It’s true that just about everything you put into your body affects your metabolism and your ability to get the most out of workouts. However, when it comes to sports nutrition and workout recovery timing is everything. It’s possible […]
For many parents, the thought of paying for their children’s college education can bring about feelings of pressure and anxiety. And with some schools costing more than $200,000 for a four-year degree, it’s certainly understandable. Whether or not you’ve already started a college education fund, here are some guidelines to get you through. START NOW […]
As much as we busy moms look forward to vacation time, packing and preparing for a trip with one or more kids in tow is stressful! Whether you’re driving (and keeping the little ones entertained and breaking up fights the whole way) or flying (and keeping squirmy kids in their seats), getting there really isn’t […]
The slumber party is an age-old right of passage for tween girls. Boys like a good sleepover too, but, for girls, they’re truly a special bonding experience. Most moms have fond memories from their childhood, however hosting a slumber party isn’t quite as appealing. Planning is key for surviving a group of squealing, giggling girls […]
Obesity is now considered a disease according to the AMA, and Americans, collectively, are now fatter than ever before. Obesity, which affects 78 million adults and 12 million children in the U.S., causes a host of other illnesses, including cardiac disease and diabetes. But what if you’re already committed to healthy eating and exercise? Does […]
The bliss of brunch foods calls for gathering your favorite pals at your place to hang out, eat and drink something caffeinated or bubbly, until the sun goes down. For us, this beats out going out to a crowded and noisy restaurant where the prices are high and your time to linger is low. When […]
One of the best things a person can do for themselves, at least once in their lifetime, is to consider traveling alone. Many women, especially mothers, feel that taking off by themselves is a selfish act that they are not worthy of, though they are exactly the folks who need and deserve it the most. […]
Do you ever think about how technology has changed our lives? Do you ever think about life without Internet? If you were born before 1985, then you know what life was like before the explosion of the Internet. Remember those calm, independent, real face-time days? The days when one simply awoke without the compulsion to […]