Expecting another bundle of joy is exciting for parents, but bringing home a new baby may be difficult and upsetting for young children. To help ease the transition from only child to big brother or sister, a Canadian mom has created Great Siblings: A Sibling Preparation Film for … [Read more...]
Recipe Review: Florida Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad with Orange Juice
Ahhh. It's been a good month to be living and eating at my house, what with all the cool recipes the good people at Florida Citrus have sent me to sample. This week, I made this lovely and very interesting Florida Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad.I know! It's that impressive! Oh, and by the way, … [Read more...]
Spring Fashion Transition
A friend and I took a quick trip to the mall last week in search of transitional tops, and were surprised to see that the stores have gone straight from winter's woolies to Summer's sleeveless and strappy. Whatever happened to Spring? Well, the look is all about layering. Take a top … [Read more...]
Bye-Bye Back Fat!
One of the most common questions I get as a personal trainer is “how do I get rid of this?” or “how can I make this smaller?” Typically, my answer to these questions is that you can’t spot reduce. The most problem areas seem to be the back of the arms and the core. Lately though, I have … [Read more...]
First Look at a Flirty Fall
This Style File post comes with a mental health warning - only proceed past this point if you are prepared to think about long sleeves, tweed and cooler temps. Yes, ladies, the stores are full of Fall fashions. Sadly, it's my job to talk about the reality that in a few weeks our flip flop/tank top … [Read more...]