In addition to the sweltering heat and humidity, the summer is chock full of outdoor activities and farmer’s markets. What a combination! When you like diving into a vat of ice cream and eating your way out, consider a few of these healthy treats instead. Any number of fresh fruit tarts can liven up an […]
If you’ve never had a professional facial, I highly recommend them! When you choose the right professional, the facial can be a healthy and relaxing treat for you and your skin. Some of the Advantages Deeper exfoliation can be offered by a professional, whether they offer physical or chemical. Manual extractions are also better when […]
The sandwich is one of the easiest things to pack if you are looking to brown-bag your lunch. But sometimes that exact same turkey and cheese or peanut butter and jelly can get very old very quickly. I know that for myself, if I don’t have a good variety in what I pack, I’m more […]
Yes, the thermometers are still spiking in the triple digits and the community pools are still overflowing with grade-schoolers, but school is just around the corner and the runways are showing off their fall trends. There are a few trends that seem ‘unwearable’ for normal life but some of them are quite wearable for most […]
We have taken a look at the most flattering clothing for each body type, but let us take a moment for a more personal (albeit sometimes painful) clothing issue — swimsuits. For most of us, swimsuit shopping is almost as much fun as a root canal. But if you go to the store better informed […]
Our temperature here in Dallas, Texas is supposed to hit about 103 degrees today. Phoenix, Arizona expects to hit at least 100 degrees every day this week. Those are some extreme temperatures out there! Two of the worst dangers are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is characterized by excessive sweating, a rapid pulse, […]
Essentially, retinol (retinoid) is the Vitamin A molecule which is one of the best vitamins for your skin. Not only is it a powerful antioxidant but it also stimulates cell growth, helps to repair injured or damaged cells, and encourages new cell turnover. The molecule itself is small enough to penetrate to the lower layers […]
Obviously, a salad is healthier than a cheeseburger. But if you eat nothing but lettuce for lunch, you will probably be hungry (bordering on “hangry”) by mid-afternoon. The key to a filling salad is protein. When you add healthy protein to your vegetables, you end up with a meal that will keep you full until […]
As we have learned, Strawberry is sort of the opposite of the Pear, and characterized by broad shoulders, typically a generous bust, a wide back, narrow hips, and sometimes a flat behind. Your best feature is usually lean, shapely legs. This shape is essentially an inverted triangle. There are numerous ways to flatter and accentuate […]
For the most part, we have a certain look that we wear to work and a certain look that we wear out on the town. And when it is a Saturday night, we have all the time in the world to get ready. But what do we do if the date is in the middle […]
