When summertime comes, we busy mamis often neglect a little self-care that could go a long way. From changing our body lotion to something more seasonally appropriate, to buying ourselves a new pair of sandals for the beach, there are a few things we really should be doing at the change of season to look […]
Soccer fans the world over know that the FIFA World Cup is in Brazil this summer—which is fitting since Brazil has won this championship five times since 1958. To the Brazilians, soccer is not a sport, it’s the national passion. If you’re headed to the tournament, get packing! If (like most of us) you’ll be […]
With National Fried Chicken Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to offer a healthier alternative to this classic American favorite. Although chicken is a naturally lean meat, one large piece comes out of the fryer loaded with 18 grams of fat and over 400 calories. With a few simple tricks you can […]
The FIFA World Cup Brazil is June 12 to July 13 this year. We love watching this annual soccer extravaganza courtesy of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and this year is extra special! The World Cup matches are replaying on American television at an earlier time than in previous years. No more hearing […]
Brazilian capoeira is a martial art that combines elements of fight, acrobatics, music, dance and ritual that was created nearly 500 years ago by African Slaves in Brazil. It was once banned, but has become ingrained in the fabric of Brazilian culture. Using ballet-like moves including kicks to an opponent’s head, this form of self-defense […]
Summer fun is all about last-minute weekend jaunts to the beach, dashing from the office to a pool party, and starting your weekend on Friday afternoon. Summer fun also means plenty of bare skin and bikinis—unsightly stubble has nowhere to hide and rough, dry flakiness is simply not an option. So how does a busy […]
It’s wedding season and we’re betting a few of you lovely readers are tying the knot this year! As the centerpiece of this special day, every bride wants to look picture-perfect and it can be a challenge to come up with a ‘do worthy of this stellar occasion. It’s all too easy to let all […]
Hillary Clinton’s memoir Hard Choices (Simon & Schuster) will be available in stores and online June 10. The book is said to be a personal and professional account of her time as Secretary of State. And, of course, it’s generating quite the media frenzy as this outspoken role model for girls and grown women everywhere […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Contrary to the urban legend of an Otto Titzling having created the first brassiere on May 30, 1889, the bra was really invented by 19th-century French feminist Herminie Cadolle. Over the years, the construction, fabric and features have evolved quite a bit but the function remains consistent: lift and support the […]