When it comes to health and fitness, there are a variety of of factors that come into play that can contribute to, or take away from, your ideal body. And, of course, our health is important to us. After all, it’s the difference between a poor quality of life and the life of your dreams, so it’s best to take care of ourselves when we can afford to. How do we improve our health, though? That’s the golden question that plagues many of us these days. With the largely sedentary lifestyle that we indulge and the junk food we consume, it’s as though the world around us conspires to keep us unhealthy by killing us with kindness. Therefore, we have to be on our guard at all times and practice tremendous willpower. If your body is going to be ready for Barefoot waterskiing this Summer, you’re going to have to make some changes.…continue reading →

Undergoing even a minor surgical procedure can take its toll and present unexpected challenges. Having a loved one on hand to provide emotional and practical support can make a huge difference in the recovery process. …continue reading →

Everyone knows that they should eat their vegetables at a young age.  Most people have vivid memories of battling their parents at the dinner table refusing to eat their greens at one point or another while their parents insisted they weren’t going anywhere until it was all gobbled up.…continue reading →

Think back on last year’s Mother’s Day and let us know if this tale sounds familiar. You arrivedat the family brunch fashionably late, having spent what little time you had that morning finding a nice gift for your mom. Considering your time crunch, the fresh bouquet of flowers and drugstore box of chocolates were impressive. Mom has a sweet tooth after all. And besides, mom understands how busy you are. You felt confident it was a perfectly good gift until Mom opened your sister’s massive, artfully wrapped gift basket. It’s obvious to everyone at brunch that she spent ten times the amount of time, effort, and money on her present than you did on yours.…continue reading →

It’s that time of year again — spring means more light and with it improved mood and sense of well-bring. With longer and brighter days on the horizon, you should be trying to maximize brightness and energy-efficiency as much as possible. In order to optimize your sunlight intake, however, your windows have to be up to the task.…continue reading →

If you think of yourself as an artist, and the food that you create is your masterpiece, then it’s crucial to have the proper tools in order to be able to execute your creations.  Your kitchen is the place where all of your dishes are created, and therefore it’s essential to make sure it’s an ideal environment.…continue reading →

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Plumbing issues are one of the costliest problems affecting the home, and they're one of the biggest hassles to fix. From leaky pipes to clogged drains, common plumbing concerns are a major headache for homeowners. Repairs are often time-consuming and expensive, but preventing these household plumbing issues in the first place is an easy and efficient way to save money. Explore the following list of five common plumbing issues homeowners face and ways to prevent them.…continue reading →

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Finding the time, energy, and resources to keep up a home while you're busy raising kids is difficult. Often, it's not until the little ones are grown and gone off to college that you can undertake a major remodeling. …continue reading →