Cyclists are a diverse group. Some of us ride fat tires down rocky trails, some of us ride road bikes up burly hills, some of us ride for sport and some of us ride just for fun. Some ride for the adrenaline rush and some ride their bikes for basic transportation. But all of us can take advantage of the healthy benefits of cycling, even if we never ever buy a single item made from spandex. [continue reading…]
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For millions of us, summer means travel. Whether it’s jetting off to convention halls for business trips or heading down to the shore with the family, the change in schedule can throw off anyone’s fitness routine. Combine that with the laid-back summer weather and easily accessible junk food, you could be looking at another 5 pounds by the end of your vacation. Whether you’re whisked away to a tropical island or headed to a meeting across the country, use these tips to stay fit, healthy and energized! [continue reading…]
Being healthier doesn’t have to mean overhauling your entire lifestyle. Sometimes all it takes is a few simple changes. From eating more carrots to watching puppy videos (that’s right, puppy videos), these quick-and-easy tweaks to your daily health regimen can make a huge difference in the way you feel. [continue reading…]
When you have flaky, itchy, dry skin, you want fast relief. Easing your dry skin isn’t just about what you put on it. It also depends on how you clean your skin, the air around you, and even your clothes. [continue reading…]
Don’t let anyone fool you — growing indoor plants is easy and just as fun as having an outdoor garden.In fact, indoor plants not only help clean the environment around them, but they act as a quick decorating tool. We found some hardy indoor house plants that anyone can keep alive and thriving. If you’ve got kids or pets, do note before you buy: some may be toxic. [continue reading…]
One minute, you’re child-free, and the next your life is 12 diapers a day, cuddles, cries, coos, and a fuzzy memory of what life was like BB — Before Baby. It might be a shock to the system, but having a few basic guidelines can help ease your mind. [continue reading…]
With the Winter Blues quickly turning into Bikini Season Blahs, it’s easy to want to bump up your bodyliciousness. That can be hard to do after an entire season of comfort food eating, snacking whenever you want, and hiding that unwanted chub under a thick sweater and sea of scarves. Here are some fabulous snack ideas to help you bridge the gap between winter eating and summer body beauty. Snacks you can eat all day long without feeling the least bit guilty. Snacks that will actually help you lose weight, when combined with other low calorie, high in nutrients food. [continue reading…]
We can think of few things better than walking through the door after a long day and knowing that a home-cooked meal awaits us. And since we don’t have our own personal live-in chefs, we’ll have to rely on our slow cookers to help us out.
These comforting recipes take just a little bit of prep work in the morning or the night before, and then rely on the slow cooker to do the heavy lifting. Your future self will thank you. [continue reading…]
Are you ready for cold and flu season? If you want to avoid being sick and feeling like you have to go to the doctor to get antibiotics and other drugs, now is the time to be thinking about prevention! [continue reading…]
What could be sweeter and more adorable than a new baby? We thought you’d agree, which is why we’ve created this post dedicated to fun nursery decor design ideas. Whether you are having a bouncing baby boy or a giggling baby girl, you’ll find some great tips to decorate the nursery. Best of all, there are projects ideal for beginning crafts as well as some for more advanced ones too. A homemade DIY nursery decor project makes a terrific baby shower or 1st birthday present too. Happy Crafting! [continue reading…]
