Most adults know exactly where they were when the attacks on September 11 occurred. It’s been nearly 15 years and our nation is still healing and those memories remain clear. While the September 11 memorials open at the site of the World Trade Towers, the Pentagon and the open fields of Somerset, PA, we still […]
The health benefits of meditation are vast. Research shows it can reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure while relieving anxiety and depression. It can even help with pain management and improving mental focus. Herbert Benson, MD, founder of the Mind/Body Institute at Harvard Medical School’s Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center says, […]
Hearing the news of Robin Williams’ death felt like we lost a favorite uncle. Then learning that his death was a result of suicide made it almost unbearable to consider. Although Williams spoke openly of his struggles with depression and alcoholism over the years, many were astonished that the perennial funnyman had long battled depression. […]
Kids today are unhealthier than ever before. As a culture, we’re more sedentary and overweight than previous generations could have imagined us to be. Childhood obesity is at record numbers and countless more are walking that dangerous line. Much of what we do as parents has an impact on our children’s overall health so we […]
For many of us, our credit cards have been getting a whole lot of action lately. That daily cup of coffee, our grocery run, the pair of shoes we couldn’t resist, gas, and literally everything we buy online…our shiny plastic friend has made spending easy. According to Credit/Debt Management Expert LaToya Irby, “Society is becoming […]
High school can be stressful…and we’re not even talking about peer pressure or raising teens. Turns out, it’s no easy task preparing your children for adulthood. Especially when it is time for the dreaded “S” word—the SATs. Many of us still remember the awful exam from our own childhood and some of us still have […]
If you’re a little old-fashioned when it comes to your reading habits, you’re not alone. A lot of us are holding onto printed books for dear life. But no matter how nostalgic you may be about turning a paper page, your world is about to change. And we’re not even being dramatic. Tablets are here […]
Arepas are grilled cornmeal cakes and we simply can’t get enough. We’re loving them plain (savory corn), with cheese and sweet (choclo) for a light meal, side or dessert and we’re not alone. This cornmeal seductress is traditionally eaten in Colombia and Venezuela with the exact origin being a rivalry between the two countries.
There are quite a few awesome, unexpected eyeshadow ideas and trends for fall. From what we’ve seen this far, it’s all about being fun and daring with a futuristic touch. From minimal, barely there shadow to glittery glam liner, there’s pretty eye makeup for everyone. We’re a little nervous about the amount of blue eyeshadow […]