Read This Before You Go Gluten-Free

7 Signs That You Might Be Gluten-Intolerant Should you go gluten free? The answer is maybe. Remember when Snack Wells came out back in the 90s? My college roommates and I ate them by the box because they said “fat free.” If they are fat free, they must be good for you, right? Loaded with […]

Training Bras: Who the Hell Came Up with that Name?

I’ve been thinking about bras a lot lately. One, because I can’t remember the last time I went underwear shopping, but that’s a different article. Two, because I have 3 teen girls. Bras have come a long way, and there should be something for everyone. Still though, I’m having a hard time finding items for this […]

Tips for Getting Rid of Puffy Eyes

Puffy Eyes? Me Too! What to do…I’ve never been a morning person, and firmly I believe the only social events happening before noon should be funerals. Morning has never been a good look for me, but this is becoming more and more of a problem the older I get. Between wrinkles, gravity and a seemingly […]

The Best Hostess Gift I Ever Received

I once had a guest spill a glass of red wine all over my white couch. No matter how I insisted it was o.k., he felt terrible. The next day he showed up with Wine Away Stain Remover. (and a lovely bottle of red.) Just to humor him, I tried it although I really did believe […]

4 Reasons to Eat Cranberries

Due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content, cranberries are often referred to as a “super food.” Here are a why cranberries are good for you: • A half a cup of cranberries contains only 25 calories. • They are great for your urinary tract (so is peeing after sex) • They have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. • They […]

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Find Out Here.

Sleep is a critical component to a healthy lifestyle, and yet, I can almost guarantee you are not getting enough of it. Busy schedules, on demand TV viewing, incessant electronic communication and overall increased stress levels are depriving us of our much needed Zzzzz’s. According to the experts at The Valley Hospital in NJ: An increasing number […]

Advice to My Daughters about Work

Will you encourage your daughters to make the same choices you made?

How Much Sugar is Hiding in the Foods You Eat?

Sugar is a scary thing for all of us, especially our kids who are just forming their relationship with food. Unlike the monster hiding under the bed, who can only give you a startle, sugar can contribute to obesity, type II diabetes and heart disease. To make matters worse, sugar can be addictive, as anyone […]

7 Keys to a Healthy, Happy Relationship

Every relationship functions differently, but there are some basic characteristics that make some relationships better than others.

The Lost Art of Reading Aloud

Reclaim your family time with a good book.