10 New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

We've all done it: made impossible-to-keep resolutions on the eve of a brand new year. Whether you've pledged to lose weight, keep more money in the bank, spend more time with your kids, quit smoking, or join the local gym, often these resolutions are but faint memories by February. Instead of resolving to stick to strict rules or major lifestyle changes, improve your odds of success by making your resolutions more realistic and easier to keep. Here are ten ideas that can help you keep your New Year's resolution this coming year....Read More » 

January Is the Perfect Time to Write Letters and Say Thank You!

What better way to spend a frigid January day than to write an actual letter or thank you note? And what could be better at the end of a tough January day than to find a friend’s letter waiting in the mailbox? Letter writing is important, even in a time of instant communication.

Letters stick around.  They are reread and tucked away like the treasures they are. They catch a moment in time and hold it tight, unlike instant communication. Letters signal that the recipient is important...Read More »

How to Deal with Food Cravings

Whether you crave chocolate, peanut butter cookies, or a big dish of butter toffee ice cream, food cravings can spell disaster for a person trying to lose weight. Food cravings are often a sign of a diet that’s too restrictive – leading to excessive hunger and cravings for unhealthy treats. To effectively deal with food cravings, a more reasonable eating plan is needed that provides enough calories to avoid sending the body into starvation mode.... Read More » 

A Little Romance Goes a Long Way

Say the word “romance,” and you probably envision clinking champagne glasses, little black velvet boxes and weekends for two in Paris. But grand and costly gestures don’t mean nearly as much as the simple, everyday ways you can show your partner affection. “Love is more than just a feeling inside,” says Joyce Catlett, co-author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (American Psychological Association 2008). “You have to put actions behind those feelings, little acts that touch your partner’s heart and let him know, without words, that you love him.”.... Read More »

Fun Valentine's Day Ideas For Kids

Valentine's Day is a fun way to boost the post-holiday blahs and provides a special opportunity to let your child(ren) know how special they are!
Here are some ideas for making a fun-filled day: 1. Start off with a surprise! Tie red and white balloons to your child's bed or desk chair while they sleep, so it's the first thing they notice upon waking. .... Read More »

Does Green Tea Aid Weight Loss?

Green tea is nothing new in many Asian countries, where it has been the tea of choice for more than 4,000 years. For much of this time, it has been revered as having multiple health benefits—everything from treating hangovers to curing disease. Over the last few years, green tea has been taking over the shelves of Western World supermarkets at a surprising rate. This is likely a result of the belief that the contents of green tea can lower the risk of cancer and heart disease, and lower cholesterol. Lately, it has taken on a new role as a weight loss supplement... Read More »