April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to teaching Americans how to establish and maintain good financial habits. The month provides a good opportunity to assess whether you have a solid plan in place to support your financial goals -- and that means planning for emergency expenses, too.
The best time to plan for unexpected…
Looking to satisfy your wanderlust? There are no better travel partners than your girlfriends. From Mayo Clinic to Harvard University, research shows friendships improve health, happiness and longevity, so it is time to seize the day, or in this case, the weekend. Whether you want to reconnect or simply experience something new, planning a girlfriends'…
Can the appliances in your kitchen serve as your personal nutritionist? Not now, but soon, say experts. From your refrigerator to your car to your home thermostat, different appliances and objects are getting smarter and connecting to the Internet and each other -- and this is starting to change the way families across the country…
In today’s America, post the all-mighty self-inflicted cancer we call the Great Recession, it seems the solution to the problem is really quite simple. Corporations like Politicians pretend to help the most in need, but in reality pander to the wealthy — donor class. The ones with the deep pockets and deep political contribution rules. But that’s…
MOISTURE MASK
For dry, parched skin (eg. after a long haul flight), Try this deeply moisturizing face treatment that also softens and soothes the skin.
1 tablespoon milled chia
1 tablespoon raw honey
1/2 avocado, pitted and mashed
1. In a small bowl, mix ingredients together into a paste.
2. Apply to freshly cleansed skin and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
3. Remove gently…
Psychologists use the term 'body image' to describe our internalized sense of what we look like. This can be thought of as a mental representation or map of our body, against which we judge our external appearance. For most of us, there is a relatively good match between what we think we look like (subjective…
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Did you ever think when you were growing up that one day your self-sacrifice would make a positive difference in the lives of others? Oftentimes, the heroes are the ones that go under the radar without the need…
With busy schedules and jam packed to-do lists, people often view vacations as a time to simply lounge by the beach and soak up the sun. And while that may sound like paradise, when was the last time you truly pursued a passion, goal or curiosity?
Vacation is a great time to take your goals and…
Unlike leather vs. pleather, quality compared to cost in the world of skincare is not always so clear-cut. Many drugstore brands incorporate the same ingredients (and extensive clinical testing) that their luxe-labeled counterparts use.
It can be hard for the untrained eye to identify these nuances and choose budget-friendly beauty that actually works.
Top dermatologist Rebecca Kazin,…
When winter weather hits, some people would rather hibernate than go outside and face the elements. For those of us who actually enjoy the many active options winter provides, or who must go out in the cold air for work or our everyday routine, it’s important to stay warm and safe. The best way to…


