Beauty and Personal Grooming

Although the summer is the time of year when people tend to be the most proactive when it comes to caring for their feet, the truth of the matter is having feet that are both soft and beautiful should not be seen as a seasonal thing. Well-manicured feet are not just pleasing to look at, but they also help us to feel more comfortable as we're going about our day (because there aren't callouses and jagged nails getting in our way).

Have you and some of your girlfriends been talking about taking a vacation, but your budgets indicate that your plans have to be put "on pause" for now? If so, that's OK. One of the best things about friendship is that you can have a good time with one another whether it's miles away or up the street. So, until you can take that dream trip together, why not compromise and create a spa day for you and your friends at home? It's fun, it's easy, and if you apply the following five tips below, it's also relatively inexpensive too.

Who can forget the classic clip from Animal House--the one where the late John Belushi fills his cheeks with mashed potatoes and proceeds to simulate the popping of an enormous pimple? As hilarious as that scene is, the laughter is bittersweet, as we all know the shame and pain that is acne. Anyone who has been afflicted with zits, blackheads, whiteheads, or plooks knows that getting rid of them is both frustrating and costly. Here are seven inexpensive remedies for spots, lurkers, blemishes, and…well, acne.

There's just no denying that none of us are getting any younger - except maybe Demi Moore, who seems to be un-aging a la Benjamin Button before our very eyes. Unfortunately for the rest of us, Moore is not giving up her secrets (although they likely include a team of dermatological specialists and/or the long-fabled fountain of youth). In any case, plenty of people are looking to slow the progression of time in order to continue looking as young as they feel. Although an understanding of diet and exercise will go a long way towards keeping your body fit, your face will eventually give away the fact that you've been around a bit longer than you'd like to admit. Sun damage takes its toll, gravity pulls at your sagging skin, and before you know it you look in the mirror and see your parents looking back. And one of the worst indicators of age comes in the crinkles on your forehead. Luckily there are a few ways of minimizing these telltale lines. Here are a some tips and trick...

For many people, using a toothbrush to clean the tongue is more than enough. But others prefer to use a special device, such as a tongue cleaner that scrapes whatever gunk is left in the surface a simple brushing won't remove. Tongue cleaners are also designed to clean the back of tongue, which most people never actually do.

You probably already know the benefits of eating a well-rounded diet, but now that you are eating for two, those benefits are doubly important. There is a lot of literature out there detailing what you should and should not put in your body during pregnancy, but the truth is that the rules are not black and white. In general though, it is best to err on the side of safety and limit or completely avoid certain items. Perhaps your bizarre cravings have already kicked in, so don't hesitate indulging in those. However, if you have a hankering for any of the following foods, you should steer clear.

If the face is the window to the soul, what is yours telling the rest of the world? Chances are, a face full of wrinkles is not delivering the message you intended. Life can have many stressful moments, aging your appearance over time. Sun bathing, smoking and even smiling can lead to wrinkles. But don't go calling the plastic surgeon yet because there is a natural way to help you keep your youthful glow. You work out the rest of your body, so why not the face? Follow these tips to exercise your facial muscles and keep your skin tightened and flawless.