Originals

Listen to your grandmother—one of the secrets to youthful skin at an older age is using eye cream in your 20s. “Eyes are often the first place people look and also the first to show signs of age—loss of fat, dull thinning skin, lines and discoloration,” says dermatologist Dr. MacGregor. “As the skin thins with […]

24 hours in a day is just never enough time for the women-and moms-who do it all. With everything we pile on our plates, women today sometimes need a helping hand to make life just a little bit easier.  Today, with the popularity of phone apps and other usefull online tools, we can have the basic necessities

The power of scent is inarguable–the smell of magnolia blossoms on a spring day, the crisp scent of a pine forest and freshly baked bread all evoke thoughts and feelings. All trigger our olfactory senses which can calm, energize or alter our moods to help us stay focused or get creative. Aromatherapy is an age-old practice of harnessing the power

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Potsdamer Str. 4, Berlin, DE Website: m.cinestar.de Phone: 030 26066400 From big Hollywood blockbusters, to beautiful art-house flicks, CineStar showcases some of the best movies from around the globe. Located throughout the city of Berlin, CineStar has the largest theaters and the most comfortable seats, making the movie-going experience even more special. The Berlin

The first time I was pregnant, I had the luxury of loads of time to pamper my body. My belly was massaged and moisturized to prevent stretch marks, my feet soaked and scrubbed to keep swelling at bay, and my face was babied with masks and creams to keep my hormones from destroying my skin. At five-months-pregnant (and with a two-year-old daughter), I

Happy birthday, Liza Minnelli! The famed actress, singer and dancer turns 68 today. The daughter of the legendary Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, Liza has spent her entire life in the spotlight. Most recently, the Cabaret star made headlines when host Ellen DeGeneres used Minnelli as the butt of an “off-color” joke during this year’s Oscars ceremony. “Hello to the best Liza

Feeling crafty? Look to St. Patrick’s Day for inspiration. If you’re like us and have had your fill of those shiny, plastic (er, can we all agree they’re tacky?) shamrock decorations, opt for understated decor this March 17th. We’ve rounded up our favorite St. Paddy’s crafts that are simple and just as festive as the overplayed party store garland.

There’s a lot more to St. Patrick’s Day than copious drinking and Kelly green. In Ireland, celebrations include public parades and festivals, céilithe (traditional Gaelic social events characterized by a lot of traditional dancing and folk music) and perhaps some shamrocks. There may also be a tad bit of imbibing, since the Lenten restrictions on eating and

If you thought writing applications and attending parent interviews was stressful, waiting for private school admissions letters takes parental anxiety to new heights (well, let’s exclude college admissions). When I was waiting for kindergarten -and later, middle school admissions letters – my general mood could best be described as “on edge,” with moments of calm, which quickly turned to

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are up in arms over child paparazzi photos. Along with other A-list parents like Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner and Adele, the couple has vehemently spoken out against kiddie pictures. “I’m telling you, as a mom, when I’m holding my baby, your foot soldiers are nasty,” Bell scolded in a recent interview with Access Hollywood (See video below). She and