If you’ve ever had the flu, you know what a nightmare it is and you’re all too familiar with many of the reasons to get a flu shot this year. The flu can sideline you for days (or weeks) leaving you weak, exhausted, unable to function, and clutching your pillow for dear life. If haven’t […]
You’ve heard of spring cleaning—it’s that dreaded time of year when you self-impose a massive purge session of all your old clothes that need to be retired. So now your closet is organized and up-to-date, but what about refrigerator cleaning? Dare we even look at your condiment shelf? Confession time—I just found a jar of […]
Believe it or not, winter break will be here before you know it. Your kids could probably tell you the exact number of weeks, days and minutes until vacation begins. To them, winter break = a break from school = FREEDOM! But as a parent, it’s a little less exciting. In fact, it can be […]
This is the season of the pumpkin spice latte. This is the season of holiday music playing repeatedly in every store and on every radio station. It is the season of gift giving, hot apple cider, fireside cuddles, apple pie and family reunions. But above all else, it is the season to reap the benefits […]
‘Tis the season to flex your philanthropic muscles. All the gift giving and family togetherness is likely to tug at your heartstrings and make you want to share your good cheer with the less fortunate. And why not? You’ll feel better giving a donation to charities that will make a difference in other people’s lives. […]
There’s an app for everything we can think of—and even some pretty weird apps for the things we haven’t thought of. It seems that apps these days, for better or worse, essentially navigate our lives these days. But, according to Forbes, when Steve Jobs first introduced the iPhone: “He was especially proud of the fact […]
It’s no coincidence that doctors ask their patients to stick out their tongues when examining them. According to Ayurveda, the ancient practice of natural healing, tongue analysis can tell a lot about organ health. Surprisingly enough, using a tongue scraper may be one of the most underrated oral hygiene rituals around. The fact is, brushing […]
In celebration of Cook Something Bold Day on November 8, why not tap into your arsenal of awesome dinner ideas and whip up something different, sublime, out of the ordinary? Since it falls on a Saturday, invite your friends, bring out the aprons and the heavy kitchen artillery and prepare to see jaws drop. And […]
These days, between self-publishing and boutique presses that turn out everything under the sun, there are more opportunities than ever to become an author. Since the publishing part has gotten easier, let’s focus on the hardest part about writing a novel, the writing. November is National Novel Writing Month, are you really ready to write that […]