Health

Spring has sprung, which means summer—that sun-filled time of year when we bare our skin, show off our pedicures and think of inventive new updos for our hair—is just around the corner. Gone are the hats, gloves and trousers of March, and we’re starting to feel that we may not be ready for the exposure. Given the circumstances, it’s tempting …

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It’s Friday again! That means we’re showing some serious Link Love to our favorite bloggers. And because the weekend got us thinking about food, we decided to round up some brunch recipe ideas to help satisfy our weekend cooking and baking urges. After all, brunch practically doesn’t exist during the rest of the week—so we’re going to …

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Naomi Watts is an inspiration to us all. The Academy Award-nominated actress and mother of two has three films slated for release in 2014 (St. Vincent De Van Nuys, While We’re Young and Birdman), all of which are comedies, proving once again that the leading lady isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone. To top it off, Watts …

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The Olympic Games in Sochi are officially underway and the world is excited to follow the most widely televised (and most expensive) Games in history. Even for the Olympics aficionados amongst us, there’s a lot of things we bet you didn’t know about the Olympics. In addition to enjoying your family’s favorite events, we have a fun, edible …

An Edible, Olympic-Themed Craft Your Little Champs Will Love Read More »

Many of us have our workout obsessions. From pounding the pavement to hitting our favorite Soul Cycle class, these exercise regimes keep us healthy and sane in the midst of our on-the-go, overly busy lives. Between cooking and Christmas shopping, it can be hard to find a spare minute, but it’s even more important to make time to exercise during …

A.J. Cook’s Favorite Workout Is a Great Way To Keep the Holiday Weight At Bay Read More »

How often do you get to cook a turkey to really be able to come up with a “favorite” method? Once a year, that’s how often. And by then you’re performing on one of the most important holiday feasts and hosting days of the year, when trying out a new recipe is a risky undertaking. The solution? Ask someone …

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If you want to offer the kids a great alternative to the big bird this Thanksgiving, consider serving up a plate of mini turkey burgers just for them. Catherine McCord of Weelicious not only has a great recipe, but she has great reasons for regularly making these for her kids. “I do love a hamburger, but most of …

Thanksgiving Recipes: A Mini Turkey Burger The Kids Will Love Read More »

Trying to get pregnant? Tell your hubby to lay off the bacon. Doctors from Harvard University presented new research earlier this month at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Annual Meeting suggesting that everyone’s favorite pork product could negatively affect male fertility. “We found the effect of processed meat intake lowered quality, while fish raised quality,” said …

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I will confess to chowing down pretty heartily on Taco Bell when I was pregnant with my daughter. To this day, I still dream of an overstuffed burrito whenever I pass the Tex-Mex fast food joint. And while I love blending avocado and red onion for guacamole, and quesadillas are an easy way to get my kids to eat fish, I …

Authentic Mexican Recipes The Kids Will Love Read More »

With our busy, modern mom schedules in full swing, we’re always on the hunt for quick exercise routines we can do on the fly, in the midst of all our multi-tasking. Smart time management is a priority for us all. So we asked Bonnie Micheli and Tracy Roemer of Shred 415 in Chicago for their best at-home workout we …

Burn Calories With a 15-Minute At-Home Workout Read More »