Originals

The phrase “beachy waves” implies a carefree, effortlessly sexy mane that epitomizes the wearer’s joie de vivre. It tells of long days spent under the sun and beneath the rays, not cooped up in the bathroom, hairbrush and salt spray in hand, struggling to emulate Gisele Bündchen’s incredible locks in her Heart of Glass cover. Not only did the […]

During our private retreats almost every couple complains about an overly critical partner and shares how suffocated they feel having their every move being under surveillance. Both men and women suffer the stresses of intense scrutiny from their partner. If unaddressed, living with a highly critical and/or judgmental person can be one of the most

It happens every time you’re invited to a baby shower. You’re faced with a registry that’s useful but impersonal, and you think to yourself, “If only I could make something special.” We feel you. After all, nothing beats a handmade gift. To really wow the mommy-to-be and at the same time honor her registry requests, we suggest

The green revolution has changed the way parents shop for pretty much everything these days. Our fridges are stocked with organic milk, we suds our kids up in the tub with phthalate-free shampoo, and we load up on natural, zinc-powered sunscreen at the playground. Did you know that all the goods you’ve got in your kid’s rooms also come in eco-friendly

Poolside mocktails? Yes, please. S’mores happy hour? Don’t mind if I do! Milk-and-cookie turndown service? Good night, indeed. These amenities may sound like a kid’s fantasy vacation, but they’re part of one of the hottest travel trends right now: kiddie luxe getaways that give children a taste of grown-up luxury, tailored specifically for them. And why not? It’s their vacation,

All aboard! We’ve gone loco for locomotives after seeing this incredibly creative craft for a fun Thomas & Friends-themed birthday party. Part birthday activity, part costume, part party favor, it’s a multi-purpose DIY that really justifies the time it takes to create these cardboard train cars for your child’s special guests. We think this crafty idea is so

For gorgeous pearly whites, I’d try just about anything. But is the resurrected trend of oil pulling—the act of swishing oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes—too extreme to be worth the benefits? I sought the help of some dentists on its “validity” and tried it for myself. Find out if my whitening strips

This year’s NCAA basketball tournament is nearing its exciting finish. If you’ve been following your favorite team to see who’s best at college basketball and hoping your bracket picks survive and win, you’ve probably been watching a lot of hoops. You’ve probably noticed something about these adrenaline-rush games… There is a certain energy and momentum

When I was 7 years old and in gymnastics class, one of my classmates fell off the balance beam during our final performance. She turned red with humiliation. I laughed and yelled, “she meant to fall over the beam, but she fell under the beam!” over and over, until everyone else was laughing too. When

In my opinion, there’s no greater way to celebrate the first warm, heady days of spring than with a round of cocktails, preferably enjoyed at an outdoor table on a gorgeous New York City street. The blooming trees, streaming sunshine, and potent blends of delicious drinks all blend together and prove to be the perfect cure for spring fever. From