Does your lover seem two-faced? Maybe he or she is a Gemini. Gemini reigns the Zodiac from May 21 till June 20. Whether or not you believe in it, astrology can be a helpful tool for reading and understanding people. Geminis seem to be an especially challenging breed, so to speak. In the words of […]
With their alleged hard shells and soft, mushy insides, people born between June 21 and July 22 fall under the unfortunately named Zodiac sign of Cancer. Cancers are popularly thought to be temperamental and, according to an article in O Magazine, “increasing evidence suggests that the link between birth date and behavior can indeed be […]
Of all the American national holidays, the Fourth of July is celebrated with pomp and circumstance like no other. And rightfully so; we are commemorating the very existence of our country, its principles of freedom and the pursuit of happiness. And what better way to do that than with pyrotechnics in the sky? Our forefathers […]
You say the word cosmetics to a man and he hears makeup. He thinks bright lipstick and fake eyelashes. Just the thought makes him think of his older sister hogging the bathroom, or the reason you are always late to parties. However, today makeup extends beyond the realm of drag queens and she-divas—and there are […]
For kids, summer usually means all fun and no school for three months! However some students need to put in a little extra time and effort during the summer in order to reach their full potential in the coming school year. It’s tempting for kids (and parents too!) to view summer school as punishment. Instead, […]
During the summer months, it can be tough to keep those young minds stimulated and active. If you don’t, though, fall back-to-school will be a hard transition for your children. Studies show that keeping our brains active and learning is critical for the young and the old (Not that you’re old, mind you!) so it’s […]
Women are the world’s most underused resource. —Hillary Rodham Clinton It has been 40 years since Isabel Perón became the first woman President of Argentina and the buzz around Hillary Clinton’s possible 2016 bid to become the first female U.S. president is deafening. What have we learned from the past? Female politicians are a force […]
While we constantly hear about the dangers of too much sun exposure, a certain dose of sun has very definite health benefits. As Helen Keller once said, “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” The benefits of sun exposure are great, as are the risks of unprotected exposure. The […]
Nothing ruins a cookout, a camping trip, or a backyard get-together on a breezy summer evening, like the irritating buzz and itchy bites of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes aren’t just pesky, they can also spread diseases (like West Nile Virus) and parasites (like heartworm) which can be fatal to dogs. If the thought of coating you and […]