Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Here you will find the latest guides to healthy living, health advice, and tips to help you and those you care about live longer.
The debate and controversy surrounding childhood vaccinations seems to be never-ending. However, the fact remains that no matter how you slice it, not utilizing these important vaccinations puts your children at risk. It puts more than just your children at risk; it puts my children at risk. While I will personally never understand the reasoning […] More
Your child’s sleep habits affect your family in a number of ways. Not only does a well-rested infant, toddler or preschooler perform better at activities throughout the day, she’s also more pleasant, less cranky and she’s likely well-behaved. Additionally, a well-rested child makes for a happy household, non sleep-deprived parents and a happier mood all […] More
When one of your kids becomes sick, it’s the worst feeling in the world for you as a parent. Not only does it make your heartache to watch your little one as she battles illness, it’s difficult to deal with a sick child in general. Unlike adults, small children don’t always know how to tell […] More
Childhood obesity is nothing to mess around with. If you have children of your own, it’s unlikely that you love your kids indulging in oreo cookies and chips and there’s no way you consider that acceptable or healthy. The problem, however, is that too many kids are at risk for childhood obesity simply because we […] More
Contact lenses are a wonderful medical invention. I have worn them successfully for over twenty years with very few problems. However, there are some lessons I learned along the way that you need to follow to have the healthiest eyes when you wear contact lenses. Wash your hands before handling your contacts. Touching your eyes before […] More
Your kitchen could be making you overweight. Seriously, it’s not something we’re making up. Your kitchen could actually make you gain weight and it’s not even your own fault – well, mostly. The trick to getting thin and staying healthy is to have a skinny kitchen. No, we’re not talking a one-person galley, we’re talking […] More
Anyone with kids has been to the pediatrician’s office at least once (a month, it seems). Having been there, you know what to expect. If you have an appointment, you probably wait a while. If you call in with a sick kid and ask to be fit in to see the pediatrician, you have to […] More
Snack substitutions can save the day when you are craving something salty or sweet or a nice warm beverage. They can keep you from blowing your diet and still allow you to indulge in a little treat now and then. If you are craving something salty, don’t go for the bag of chips. Try some […] More
When you’re in a hurry and you haven’t time to actually cook dinner for your family in that very Paula Deen professional manner, you need a go-to recipe that’s both healthy and delicious. The entire family needs to love what you have to serve them on nights you have kids with practice, meetings or whatever. […] More
Do any of you remember the movie Office Space? Well the guy in that movie who absolutely hates his job who eventually becomes rich because he gets into an accident just appeared in this new Pepcid AC commercial! We just had to share it (probably because I was watching Office Space last night). How weird is […] More
Looking in the mirror or at supermodels on runways can make even the fittest, healthiest woman feel less than great about her body. Body image is something that women have a hard time with, no matter how good they really look. When you look in the mirror, chances are good that what you see is […] More
Winter weight gain can creep up on us during the fall and winter months. A combination of all of the tempting foods of the holidays and the comfort foods that we all love so much make this an easy accomplishment. However, it is not something that any of us want to happen, so what can […] More