Best friends Pam and Dianne were yo-yo dieters and self proclaimed “Fitness Fakes”. Together, they would hop on any fad diet that offered quick results with minimal effort. According to their friends, it would be bad enough if they just did this to themselves, but they drug everyone down

Good nutrition and healthy eating habits can make or break your child’s health in their teen and adult years. While most parents have a basic knowledge of what their child should be eating for a strong, growing body, there are still chances that you may be missing out on some important nutrients.

Dressing for a party, for a first date, at the office, or for the weekend; you can look good, or you can incorporate these simple trendsetting touches and go from fashionable to truly stylish. You can take a nice outfit and make it memorable. You can go from noticed to talked about. The best part

Your little bundle of joy is here and she’s growing big and strong. Everyone gushes over how much they love her chubby little arms and legs and they say over and over again, “She looks just like you!” They are, of course, referring to her green eyes and the dimple in her chin, but you want to scream

Flat irons are very popular heated styling tools that can turn the frizziest of hair into sleek, smooth and shiny tresses. However, with all the flat irons on the market it can be confusing to figure out not only which one is the best for your hair and hair type, but worth your hard earned dollars.

It’s the trendiest celebrity must-do: design and promote a signature fragrance that you bill as the scent that truly captures the essence of you. If smells could speak they would sing and shout that with each little bottle, the purchaser gets to take home a piece of the famous soul. So is it just

Looking for ways to make your budget include your favorite spa splurges and necessities – cause let’s face it, once you see gray it’s no longer a luxury to get colored! Although you may not be able to convince your stylist, colorist or manicurist to give you BOGO treatments to keep up your image

Hairstylist Luigi Murenu is admired for his wild and unashamed hair creations. His take on waves and curls may be a bit too much for the every-day-Jane, but how he manages and bosses around his model’s hair may help you to create your own, much tamer version of his runway waves. Here are his simple tips

No says you should only hit the gym and stay physically fit while you are young. Many people get into the bad habit of becoming less physically active as they age and such a decrease in this type of activity can actually cause more harm than good in the long run. In order to really age well it is vital

Babies and sleep don’t always go hand-in-hand, especially if you’re dealing with a newborn. Many new parents find themselves at wit’s end when struggling to get a decent night’s sleep. Unfortunately, babies dictate what time they’ll go to bed and it may not always work in your favor. However

Whenever celebrities reveal their anti-aging beauty secrets we all wait in anticipation and quickly follow in their footsteps, hoping to beat the clock successfully like so many of our favorite actresses and models. Even if the ingredients are questionable - maybe even gross - we still run

Sometimes having so many options to choose from can be overwhelming, not to mention confusing. Since the organic food movement a few years back, consumers are questioning their judgment more than ever these days. Are all organic foods better than traditionally grown foods? If not, which

We all know that exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. We make time to hit the gym, shell out money for personal trainers and make our home offices pull double duty as a workout room. Whether you’re into Pilates or free weights, spinning or tai chi, some kind of physical activity

Supermodels are not only admired for their great beauty - they are also admired for their superb physique. While we may envy them it is important to point out that for the majority of today’s hottest supermodels, eating right is critical to maintaining their million dollar bodies. And we all know

At some point in our lives, we all have or will notice that overnight (or so it seems) our skin lost elasticity and is on the fast track south. Sagging skin completely changes your appearance. As skin pulls down, the shape of your eyes droops and you’re suddenly frowning much more. Plastic surgery

This fall, wool and felt, heavy cotton and silk charmeuse connect to form trés feminine, but shapeless fashion. These lovely suits, trenches and dresses are lovely to look at on the hanger, but can leave a lot to be desired on your body. Fear not, your curves will once again be seen and they’ll look

When it comes to the necessities, guys usually excel. We plan. We prepare. And even when we’re spontaneous, we know how to pull it off. The one glaring area where we so often fall flat on our collective face is building a wardrobe that is as successful as we are. “Dress for success” and “the clothes

I wasn’t always a “Daddy’s girl.” We had our fair share of “I hate you” moments (that would be my side of the conversation, not his) and, of course, hundreds of times when I begged him to walk at least two miles behind me or drop me off down the street. But the truth is, even in those teenage moments

Most people don’t see aging as much more than getting wrinkles and moving a bit slower. However, there is so much more to the process of getting older. In fact there are three different ways we age. By learning about the various aging processes, you’ll be better equipped to take care of yourself

For most people, shopping for baby products and clothes is a lot of fun. Who wouldn’t gush over the tiniest shoes and outfits? However, babies require more than just clothes, such as diapers and food among other things, and after a while it all begins to add up to a small fortune. If you want to spare

No part of our body takes a beating from exposure, makeup, cleansing and treatments like our face. That means we have to take extra time and care of our skin considering it’s our face that makes first impressions, is our identity and is the only part of us that everyone we ever meet will see. To protect

Both astrology and fragrance has been around since the beginning of civilization. Some may not see any connection between the two but you’d be surprised to know that the characteristics that come with astrological signs can also be paired with specific fragrances. If you’re curious as to what

We all know that in order to be healthy we must have the right amount of vitamins and minerals in our bodies, either through food sources that are naturally rich in them or through supplements. Iron in particular is a mineral that plays a significant role in our health. However, the saying

Not only do parents have to worry about their kids getting cavities from their trick-or-treating goodies, there is also the issue of eating too much candy, resulting in stomach aches and sugar overload. There are ways to monitor your child’s consumption of Halloween candy that are both fair

In natural skincare using ingredients that come straight from the source is highly desirable to those that purchase natural skincare products. Many ingredients in their natural state offer loads of benefits to the skin without being thinned out by the presence of artificial additives

Miley Cyrus is yet another young starlet that has managed to accomplish more than most adults. This powerhouse diva not only manages a successful career in acting and singing, she has risen to be a style and beauty icon loved by fans both young and old. If you’ve always wanted to snag her all natural

Even through tough economic times people are still finding ways to pamper themselves by visiting day spas. It seems that the ability to indulge in a relaxing, tranquil atmosphere is worth every penny for some folks - so much so that a number of people are making an effort to have the best of both

Halloween is one of the holidays that kids from all over wait for. Parents love to see their kids dress up and go trick-or-treating but worry at the same time about sore tummies and even worse: cavities. Luckily, there are new alternatives to those tempting little sugar-filled packages that

As a new mom, it’s only human nature to be worried about almost anything your baby does. However, there are some things new mothers tend to worry about that aren’t that serious to your baby’s health and well being. In fact, being so stressed out about your baby can have a negative effect on your own

Having acne is never fun and because it doesn’t discriminate, both teens and adults alike have suffered this common skin condition. While there are plenty of acne treatments available today, it is important to do research to understand the possible side effects that may occur when using