Cue the Jaws theme because Shark Week starts August 10 on the Discovery Channel. This thrilling series is one of the most highly awaited weeks in television and it has been for over a quarter of a century! According to Forbes, “This year Discovery is pulling out a few new thrills for its biggest Shark […]
Does the idea of chanting OM make you say UM? We get it. Starting a meditation practice can be intimidating and frustrating. In our hectic, sensory overloaded world, most of us have trouble keeping our minds from wandering for more than 30 seconds, so clearing your mind to meditate can seem impossible. Meditation takes time […]
It’s true—no one knows you like your sister. Brothers can be protective or annoying depending on their place in the birth order, but sisters, regardless of the age difference, are usually close forever. And competitive. And always ready to threaten you with the real story of how your mom’s care got dented if they don’t […]
When someone asks you if you’ve got any fun plans for the weekend and all you can think of is mowing the lawn, catching up on paperwork, and organizing your closet…it’s definitely time for a spontaneous road trip! Leaving all that behind, even for a few days, recharges your batteries, relaxes you, and lets you […]
During the recent economic crisis people held on to their jobs for dear life. The fear of risking a steady income kept many workers from seeking more meaningful employment that was more relevant to their education. As the economy recovers, people are beginning to look for jobs that provide more than just a paycheck. After […]
Feeling self-assured in whatever you do, whether it’s a presentation at work or just cooking dinner, is always a plus. Confident people do what they need to do without needing praise and admiration. A cocky person, however, is actually less self-assured under all the bluster, and is motivated by the need for approval and fanfare. […]
Sometimes don’t you just feel like screaming your head off at life, begging it to cut you some slack? You’re hungry for a break, you want some good news, you want a positive change—anything to turn the tides. But for some reason, it feels like things are just not working out. It could be Mercury […]
There are all kinds of Latino stereotypes—they’re caliente with seductive love making skills and a sexual appetite that knows no equal. Sadly, that supports the other stereotype about Latinos—all that smoldering sexuality means they’re also cheaters. Unfortunately, there’s evidence to support the idea of Latino men as cheaters. A 2007 NY Times piece by Lust […]
Since October, it is estimated that approximately 57,000 Central American immigrant children have entered the United States. Reportedly, 80% are from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala and another 30,000 children are expected to emigrate from this same area over the next couple of months. As mothers,we tend to feel sympathy for these children but there […]