Momster

A while back, a friend and I were sipping tea together when she shared a secret. “You’ll never believe what my doctor just told me,” she began. I honestly couldn’t imagine where the next sentence was going. This mom ate healthfully, exercised faithfully and for the most part managed to sidestep stress. “You know... Read More >

Categories: Health

I've been in Petaluma and Sebastopol, California the last few days and over the weekend I spent some time exploring their wonderful antique malls and shops. I saw lots of natural history artifacts, with butterflies showing up as a recurring theme. I understand why - they're just so beautiful. And with spring right around the corner (I hope!), they seem like the... Read More >

Categories: Crafts

Vibrant patterns and prints were all the rage on spring fashion runways, but one of our favorites is the bold, bright oversize floral trend—which we highlighted in the April 2012 issue of Family Circle (page 18). It’s time to add this flower scheme to your spring wardrobe. Here’s a roundup of must-wear florals that are stylish—and most importantly, within your budget: Chaus... Read More >

Categories: Fashion

There are three things I love about eating in between meals. “Only three?!” you ask. Yes. At least, for the purposes of this story. Catch me offline tasting samples at Costco or perusing a farmer’s market and I may give you different number. But I digress. First, is the fact that

Categories: Food & Recipes, Health

Love Your Heart Month: Tip #28 Tip #28: Make Your Smile Sparkle Call the dentist right now to schedule everyone’s regular cleaning. A beautiful smile can lower the whole family’s risk of heart disease by 24% and of stroke by 13%, according to new research. A professional cleaning appears to reduce bacterial growth that causes inflammation that can... Read More >

Categories: Health