Just because you survived adolescence doesn’t mean you’re in the clear for acne. In fact a 2012 study published in the Journal of Women’s Health found that acne affects nearly half of all women ages 21- 30, a quarter of women ages 31-40, and twelve percent of women ages 41- 50. For many, hormone shifts, our […]
You don’t need the evening news to tell you it’s cold and flu season, the signs are everywhere. Office staff is depleted; schools suffer record absences and over the counter medications are cleared off the shelf. The Center for Disease Control announced that the flu vaccine, usually the best protection against the seasonal disease, is […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 The combination of the words “healthy dessert” seems like an oxymoron, we know. And while we’re certainly all about the body positivity around here, we’re also realistic in that we know we could all stand to eat less sugar-filled food. From donuts at morning meetings to that double scoop of ice […]
When it comes to food for kids, do you ever come across parents who describe their kids as the kind who eat anything put in front of them? You know they’re lying right? We all want our children to eat healthy, be adventurous in trying new food, and make smart snack choices. However, getting them […]
These days most moms-to-be know that a good pregnancy diet involves much more than just eating for two. In fact, a recent Penn State study found that women with the eating for two mentality are more likely to gain too much pregnancy weight. This is definitely not the time to throw your diet out the […]
It may be 2015, but vintage beauty tips and tricks aren’t necessarily outdated, in fact, they might be more useful than ever. There is a reason women like Katherine Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe are still beauty icons several decades after they graced the Hollywood scene. Bedroom eyes, romantic waves, flirty lashes and a scarlet pout […]
Whether you call them starters, appetizers or hors d’oeuvres, these bite-sized, small-portioned offerings are meant to perk up your appetite before a meal. Appetizer recipes don’t need to be complex either to be both elegant and delicious. Sometimes appetizers are a chef’s way of providing you with a preview, a peek, at things to come from […]
January is National Hot Tea Month and we’ve rounded up some fabulous tea party ideas so you can celebrate this cozy beverage in style. If you’re planning a wedding or baby shower, an afternoon tea party is perfectly lovely. It’s also a great excuse to get your girlfriends together for a little conversation and light […]
We’ve all heard about the importance of proper bra fitting, and it makes perfect sense, but few of us actually take the time to be professionally fitted. In fact, last year Jockey reported that, “53 percent of women have never been professionally fit for a bra” and “75 percent of women have difficulty finding a […]