Make a Winter Wardrobe out of your Summer Attire

As the old maxim goes, ‘waste not, want not.’ Here’s how you can create a new winter wardrobe from your old summer clothes. Image by:  Roberto Trm

We all know we’re living in tricky financial times. Barely a day goes by without some mention of having to tighten our belts and live within our means. And with this more parsimonious perspective in mind, it makes perfect sense to apply a more frugal, waste-not-want-not attitude to our daily wardrobe – no matter what the season!

Slim Down and Stay in Shape with Yoga

Yoga is a Hindu discipline that consists of a system of exercises designed to improve physical and mental health. In the latest 2012 Yoga in America study released by the Yoga Journal, more than 20.4 million Americans practice yoga today, compared to 15.8 million who stated they practiced in a study performed in 2008. Yoga provides a gentle approach to cardiovascular exercise for beginners, greatly benefiting those who are overweight, sedentary or post-menopausal. Best of all, you can obtain these health advantages in your spare time without having to purchase any special equipment.


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5 Tips To Build Self-Esteem Despite Being Short

In a lot of studies conducted to find the relationship between a person’s height and self-esteem, there was no direct correlation between height of a person and his/her self-esteem.  However, the perception of their peers, teachers, and acquaintances mainly depended on one's height -- at least when they met for the first time. We have discussed some of the tips below to nurture your self-esteem even though you are less than average height.

How Successful Women Balance Work and Life

It's certainly not the 1950's anymore, and women are making that fact known! Though most women want to contribute to something and make money doing so, many also want to be home with their children as much as possible. This does create a dilemma, so how can the modern, successful woman find that perfect balance between work and the rest of life? Read on to find out!

How To Stay Stylish And Warm During Winter

Be stylish and chic during the winter months with a few ideas to look hot during the cold snap. Image by:  Jyri Engestrom

Winter is well and truly upon us. There’s a nip in the air, it’s getting darker earlier, and TV adverts are already heralding the imminent arrival of Christmas. 

The Best Fashion Pieces for the Fall of 2013

Before you shop for those key fall 2013 pieces to add to your wardrobe, take a peek at your closet first. Is it full of great choices or a showcase of the bad decisions you've made in the past? According to NBC Miami, women will purchase nearly $125,000 worth of clothing over their lifetime. Yet approximately 60 percent of women surveyed still complain that they can't find anything to wear.

How To Rock Those Dark Lips: 5 Tips To Help Get You On Trend This Fall

Dark lips are on trend and hot for fall and winter. Darker lips are always hard to pull off. You have to be careful with your application technique, colors chosen and how you accessorize the rest of your body. Coordinating your makeup is also an important part of rocking dark lips in the best way possible. Here are five tips to make sure you look glam and trendy this season.

Important Blood Tests in the First Trimester of Pregnancy

Pregnancy is definitely a major chance for the body, as well as for the mind. Probably, one of the most difficult periods in a woman’s life is trying to get pregnant and having the patience needed in the process.

Taking a pregnancy test at home is without a doubt a moment filled with expectations, but unfortunately, the pregnancy test is not always very accurate. But there are certain signs, certain changes in your body, which combined, can only mean one thing. If you feel your food doesn’t taste the same and you have constant cravings, these are definitely a sign you’re pregnant.

Buying Prescription Medications Online? Look Out for These Warning Signs

It's tempting to buy prescription medication online. Many online pharmacies often offer deals that are unattainable at your local drug store, and the majority of them accept credit cards online, making it even more convenient to buy from them. 

 

But the Internet is also awash in counterfeit remedies that can be dangerous or altogether fake.

Want to Become a Makeup Artist? Here's How

A career as a professional makeup artist requires one part creativity and one part business sense. Although a love of art, makeup, and beauty is certainly necessary, it's more than just that - a successful professional will also possess drive, work ethic, and the knowledge that her career is business first, passion second.

Warding Off Illness by Keeping Up with Furnace and A/C Maintenance

Sore throats, runny noses, itchy eyes, aching heads - it might seem like a cold or the flu, but these are all symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome. No, it's not the building that feels lousy, but its occupants.

It is, however, the building that's causing these ailments.

Does Your Baby Need a Humidifier? How to Tell

Babies sure do need a lot of equipment - double strollers, cribs, pack-n-plays, etc. - that a few important factors can be missed completely..like humidifiers.

Parents may wonder if their baby needs a humidifier. After all, adults sometimes feel the need to add moisture to the air during certain times of year. Maybe baby needs one, too?

Little-Known Benefits of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a traditional medicinal treatment that has been around since human beings first started writing things down but which, for one reason or another, has a debatable overall and online reputation, as many individuals think it's a hoax.

Goodbye Neon Shadow, Hello Cat Eyes: Five Fall Makeup Tricks

As that golden summer tan starts to fade, you're going to have to come up with creative new ways to add a little color to your face this fall season. Many fashionistas don't exactly get excited about fall style because colors tend to be more muted and styles are somewhat less sexy. However, these four tips will show you how to dress up any autumn outfit with subtle but sensual makeup tricks. Ditch the glitter and neon eyeliner, and follow these makeup trends to keep your face fresh for fall.