I'm sure I don't have to tell you that being a working mom is a challenge on many levels. In addition to meeting the demands of your career, you also need to balance your obligations to your family and your home.
One important key to being a successful working mom is to work closely with your spouse. If both parents approach childcare and housework as a team, you will both be able to get...
Everything old is new again. That old adage certainly applies when it comes to negative heel shoes. This popular trend from the 1970s is back and more popular than ever. After years of suffering wearing high heels or other elevated shoes, many people are experiencing the relaxation and rejuvenation that can be experienced when wearing negative heel shoes.
The philosophy behind negative heel...
Ergonomic is much more than a fancy buzzword used by chiropractors and office furniture salespeople. Ergonomic office chairs can improve your posture, help you with back problems and make you a more efficient worker. Here's what you need to know to make the choice that's right for you.
Most of the modern workforce spends much of the day in an office chair. When you think about it, you...
Recent scientific discoveries have shown that the body is not the only thing that ages as we grow old. Your brain can also experience the effects of aging, especially if you don't take steps to keep it healthy. The following five suggestions will help you stay sharp.
1. Eating for Brain Health. Your brain relies on the foods that you eat, as well as the rest that you get, in order to work...
Your body mass index (BMI) is a quick way to figure out if your weight is on track for your height.
Your BMI is very simple to calculate but should be used as a guideline for healthy weight only. Because muscle weighs more than fat, weight and your BMI are not the only determination of your level of health.
The BMI Formula
To calculate your BMI, simply complete the following steps....
No one wants to accumulate more clutter, but that's what a lot of people end up with after birthdays and holidays.
If you want to give gifts that are sure to be appreciated (and not donated in the next yard sale), consider the following five clutter-free gift ideas.
1. The most obvious type of clutter-free gift is the gift card. While these cards have become somewhat equated with...
Credit cards seem to be as American as apple pie these days. Although credit card company advertisements would like you to believe that people use credit responsibly, sometimes, that just isn't the truth. Far too many people are living with credit card debt, paying only the interest or minimum payments on their balances and even damaging their credit in the process if they borrow more they can...
Let's face it: a lot of people have a severe misunderstanding of yoga. For every one person who knows how effective yoga can be in maintaining a positive outlook, improving posture and digestion, staying in good health, and maintaining a high level energy just to get you through the day, there are probably a dozen skeptics who think it is all just new age baloney.
Maybe we can't convince...
If you have a preschool age child, you can take steps to build their skills and prepare them for their educational future. By starting simple learning activities at this age, you'll be able to enrich your child's life and help them grow on a variety of different levels.
1. The most important thing to remember when teaching your preschool age child is to have fun. They don't need a whole lot...
If you look upon gift-giving occasions with dread, you need a primer in how to be a good gift giver. Here are eight simple tips for choosing the right gift each and every time.
1. Keep a running list of gift ideas for the most important people in your life.
The most important piece of advice is this: Dedicate a page in your daily calendar or journal for jotting down ideas throughout the...
