Originals

How is it that little kids can be so opinionated about what they will or will not wear from such an early age? While you every right to stand your ground about safety or health issues, you may want to wave a white flag when it comes to fashion. One of the easiest ways of doing that […]

Cake toppers are so in right now. Yes, you can find them on Etsy, in fancy cake shops and home décor store windows, but why not make your own? We loved the simple cake topper banner seen here and wanted to make something similar for a birthday party. This topper is mega-versatile. You can write virtually any message on the paper banner and

Most women have heard of kegel exercises for strengthening the pelvic floor, but don’t really understand the function or importance the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments which acts as a sling at the base of the pelvis to help to support the organs in the lower abdominal cavity; the uterus,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Calle del Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, Madrid, ES Website: www.museodelprado.es Phone: +34 91 330 2800 Verónica Hernanz’s passion for art is well-served in Madrid, where the Prado Museum houses one of the world’s best collections, especially where Spanish art is concerned. You’ll find entire rooms of works by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. Velázquez’s

What do you do when a penguin shows up at your door? How do you cheer up your pal when things don’t go his way? Can you face your fear of dragons together? From different color spots to toothless hippos, all these stories celebrate the wonder of having a friend.—Anna Pellicioli   About One More Story

In my years of Buddhist practice, I’ve learned a lot from the four Brahma Viharas, also known as “beautiful qualities” – loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. You don’t have to be a Buddhist to understand that cultivating these qualities can be very beneficial for your relationship. And although it’s especially powerful when both members

On any given night, there are a million and one worries weighing on our minds. There’s money issues to worry about. Workplace squabbles we turn over and over in our heads. Why did we volunteer to chaperone at the kids’ school event? Did we remember to call the contractor about that leaky ceiling? If you want

Say goodbye to winter and the dark colors, blazing fires, and heavy throws that comfort us indoors when it’s cold outside. Spring is in full swing (finally!). And what better time to introduce bright colors to your home, to liven up your mood and increase your energy? The key to harnessing this unbridled energy is to introduce big bursts

Year in and year out, trying to figure out the perfect gift for your mama for Mother’s Day can seem like a nearly impossible feat. They’re women who have spent huge parts of their lives raising us and ensuring that we have had everything we need–gifting them a bottle of perfume or a cashmere sweater seems like a paltry return on that investment.