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Three key steps for weight loss in the new year |
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It's the time of year when we are inundated with holiday treats and rich, high-calorie foods. Enjoying celebratory meals is a big part of the season, but after New Year's Day, it's time to cut back and shed the pounds. |
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Make a limitless resolution to get fit |
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Many of us make grandiose New Year's resolutions that we mean to follow through on and never do. Sometimes we might know that what we're doing isn't sustainable over a year, and other times, we underestimate exactly what we need to stick to a resolution. You often need more than just will power to really see results, especially when it comes to the popular resolution to get fit. |
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Help your kids learn healthy habits for life |
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Teaching kids healthy habits can be tough. From learning how to apply sunscreen to knowing how often to bathe, kids need help from mom and dad on caring for their bodies - including their skin, hair and nails. |
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Spring break for grownups |
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Remember when your spring break was a hedonistic ritual that focused on excesses of sun, wild parties and alcohol? Now that you've outgrown that, you don't have to give up the spring ritual of getting away from it all. Whether you are able to travel to a warm, sunny location for a vacation, or simply need a stay-at-home break to escape from work, school or daily stress, there's a physically and mentally healthy alternative. |
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Help your flower girl be her best on your big day |
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Children can add so much to a wedding day - from the ring bearer toddling down the aisle carrying a pillow with precious cargo, to the flower girl who sweetly perfumes your path to the altar by dropping tender petals in her wake. As special as you feel on your wedding day, you'll want even your littlest helpers to share in the feeling and know that you appreciate them. |
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Spruce up your winter entertaining |
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This winter isn't turning out the way Stephanie Andrews initially planned. The tight economy is forcing her to cancel her vacation to a sunny destination. But rather than get the winter blahs, she's going all out sprucing up her home to entertain family and friends, ultimately creating memories that she believes will end up being far more meaningful. |
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Budget-friendly tips to create a new look for 2010 |
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You're working on exercising and eating better to make sure you're healthier on the inside this year, but what about the outside? Most people have broken their resolutions by the end of January, but it's easy to stick with it if you commit yourself to a fun way of feeling better about yourself. |
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Millions of Americans have a sleep debt to repay - Do you? |
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You're paying down your credit cards and making smart decisions about your home and auto loans. But are you overlooking the most important kind of "debt," a debt that you owe yourself to pay off in order to maintain good health? This is one kind of debt that will have a huge impact on your life if ignored, but is easy to pay off with minimal effort. |
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Fast beauty hints for today's time-pressed moms |
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With today's hectic lifestyles, time is often hard to come by. As many of us try to juggle multiple responsibilities, the thing that often gets the least attention is our beauty regimen. For women who want to look and feel their best this holiday season, here are a few time-saving tips. |
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As the relationship changes, so do the Valentine's Day gifts |
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Do red roses mean more than you're willing to admit? Does the jewelry you're giving your loved one send the correct message? What is the appropriate gift to show your mother that you love her on Valentine's Day? As the holiday of love quickly approaches, many of us are trying to find the right gifts for our loved ones. |
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Fun, tasty ways to get fit in 2010 |
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If you resolved to get healthier this year, you've probably started evaluating exercise programs and healthy foods to eat. But don't forget to include fun and enjoyment in your resolution, because that is the best way to keep it going all year long. |
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Have a good hair day every day - without paying the price |
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Having a good hair day could mean spending money on salon appointments and several products to look as good as you did when you left the salon. But dermatologists say having healthy, beautiful hair doesn't have to break the bank. |
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A new you for the new year |
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With the calendar showing 2010, could it be time for a new you? Have you been wearing the same outfits, in the same order? Has your hair and make-up regimen remained unchanged for the last decade? Reinventing your style can give you a new attitude and outlook. And with a few simple updates, you shouldn't have to worry about breaking your budget. |
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