Foundation 101: Get the Right Base

Foundation 101: Get the Right Base

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

With the array of makeup out there that goes on before you start “painting” your face, you may wonder what the difference is in the myriad foundation formulas. Mineral, mousse, powder, stick, liquid…it can be confusing and frustrating to get the right formula for your unique skin’s needs. Whatever you…

Read More

Why Aren’t You Losing Weight?

Why Aren’t You Losing Weight?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you think you’re pulling out all the stops in order to lose weight, yet the scale still doesn’t move as quickly as you’d like, then it’s time to take stock. Simple, subtle mistakes can derail any honest diet effort, so take the opportunity to examine your habits and banish…

Read More

Relationship Lies that are OK to Tell

Relationship Lies that are OK to Tell

Love / Relationships

One out of three conversations between non-married couples contains a lie, according to psychologist Bella DePaulo, and one out of every 10 conversations between married couples contains a lie. How many do you tell in your relationship? Lying is something everyone does, and it’s not always wrong. Serious lies that…

Read More

Lying: Bad for Health and Relationships

Lying: Bad for Health and Relationships

Love / Love Tips

It was a good thing George Washington couldn’t tell a lie – researchers are finding that lying not only harms relationships, but also harms your health. In a 10-week study at the University of Notre Dame, psychologists employed 110 people — 65 percent of whom were college students and 35…

Read More

More Abused Men than Women

More Abused Men than Women

Love / Love Tips

Domestic abuse is tragic, no matter whom it affects. But it may surprise you to know that the number of male victims is quickly surpassing that of female victims. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in 2010, the number of male victims of intimate partner…

Read More

The Modern-Day Reason for Divorce

The Modern-Day Reason for Divorce

Love / Love Tips

There’s no doubt that there’s about a 50/50 chance of a marriage ending in divorce – but the main reasons why couples divorce these days may surprise you. A 2011 British study found that the number-one reason for couples divorcing was not infidelity (the main reason for eight years running);…

Read More

Whip It Good: S & M Lite

Whip It Good: S & M Lite

Love / Love Tips

Thanks to 50 Shades of Grey and the hype surrounding it, couples are finding new ways to enjoy sexy time in the bedroom. Some couples even credit the trilogy for saving their sex lives. So if you want to channel your inner Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, then you may…

Read More

Do You Really Need a Moisturizer?

Do You Really Need a Moisturizer?

Style & Beauty / Beauty

Don’t be a slave to the lotion bottle – save your dry skin naturally! Moisturizers have become the most popular answer to dry, scaly skin since they hit the pharmacy shelves. Check the beauty aisle at your local store and you’ll find dozens of options with all sorts of additives…

Read More