Activities & Entertainment

Build Your Own Burgers
The concept of The Counter is simple; you build your own customized burger. Upon entering the sleek eatery, we were seated immediately by one of the Counter's friendly servers. Meeting us at our...
Happiness Is…Peanuts: Team Snoopy
They're back! The adorable gang from Peanuts has another great DVD for the entire family. Happiness Is…Peanuts: Team Snoopy includes the 2003 television special Lucy Must Be Traded,...
Flicka 3: Country Pride on Blu-ray and DVD
The Flicka film franchise, based on the novel My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara, adds another chapter with Flicka: Country Pride. The first film, Flicka, was produced in 2006 followed by Flicka 2 in...

Pregnancy & Fertility

Weight and Obesity When Trying to Get Pregnant
 Weight can seriously affect a couple's chance of getting pregnant. Twelve percent of all infertility issues are weight related and being overweight and/or underweight has unique consequences...
Inspired Breathing
To inspire is to breathe in. Breath is the foundation of yoga practice. Breathe in and be inspired.When you pay careful attention to the way air moves into the body, when you listen for the sound the...
Where Your Birth Matters
Where you give birth has an impact on your birth experience and your breastfeeding success. Are you giving birth to your baby in a hospital, a birth center, or at home? How did you come to that...

Divorce & Custody

Victim of a Narcissist turned Survivor
How Does it Happen?  How does a smart, confident woman fall victim to a narcissist? It's actually much easier than you might think. At the age of 25, I was bright-eyed and ready to take on the...
And Two Makes….Broke: How to survive the Recession with Wedding Vows Intact
Divorce rates are skyrocketing. Bank accounts are plummeting. It doesn't take a genius to take a look at those facts and begin to wonder if the recession is starting to extend its reach into the...
Q&A with Kathy & Amy Osmond
Dear Kathy and Amy, My daughter-in-law has asked me for advice, but I'm nervous about telling her what I really think. I'm afraid it will damage our relationship. Do you have any suggestions for...

Health

Affordable Home Remedies for Allergies
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies reflect an overreaction of the immune system to substances that usually causes no reaction in most individuals. There are...
Strength Training Increases Confidence For Kids
Years ago, strength training for kids got a bad wrap. Fear and lack of knowledge mostly drove people to believe that strength training would stunt a kid's growth. The reasons as to why strength...
10 Skin-Glowing Superfoods: Part 1
Lets face it, the reality is that as a mom, the stress and lack of time to take care of yourself can take it's toll on your skin. One day, you look in the mirror and notice that peaches and creams...

Parenting

Money Talks: How to Have an Open Conversation About Family Finances
Talking about money can be a taboo topic for some, but it's important to have an open discussion about your finances with your family. Major life events-from having kids to purchasing your first home...
The Learning Station
Are you looking for fun, educational music for your children? The Learning Station, a multi award-winning children's recording and performing company, has what you are looking for. The Learning...
The Girlfriend – Housework Hero
I don't live with The Boyfriend, but I spend most of my time at his house. What does that mean for The Girlfriend? Housework.It started simply enough by picking up after myself, washing the dishes,...

Travel

Hotel Shangrila Getaways
Hotel Shangrila Getaways
Hotel Shangrila in Santa Monica, one of Los Angeles' iconic oceanfront landmark hotels originally built in 1939, has recently announced two new special "Suite" packages that combine...
Valentine's Day Getaway at L'Auberge del Mar
Valentine's Day Getaway at L'Auberge del Mar
Whisk your sweetie away this Valentine's Day and cozy up at L'Auberge Del Mar where the romantic Pacific Ocean is your backyard and the charm of Del Mar Village is just outside your front...
Palm Springs Getaway
Life is so hectic these days that I find myself in dire need of a vacation at least once a month. Sure, we all wish we could jet set off to Europe or Fiji every time we need to clear our heads, but...