Is Your Beauty Routine Filled with Chemicals?

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Libby Pelham

When thinking about living green, you may not think about stuff like cosmetics. I know I’ve never thought to check the label of my deodorant, toothpaste, soap, and makeup, but after reading about some of the things that are in there, I have decided to start reading closely. I read a statistic online that said that we could be exposing ourselves to 200 or more toxins when just getting ready for the day. What are some hidden toxins you want to avoid in your cosmetic routine? If you suffer from dandruff, you may want to read the label of your … Continue reading →

Spring Beauty Tips: Hands and Nails

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Aimee Amodio

Spring is the season of rebirth… of rejuvenation. Don’t forget your hands! Over the winter, your skin may have gotten rough and dry thanks to forced-air heat. It’s time to renew your hands and nails. Want a good idea of someone’s age? Look at their hands. Hands are often a truer judge of age than any other part of the body. You can keep your hands looking healthy and young with these tips: Keep moisturizer handy — all year round. Apply lotion after you wash your hands to help lock in moisture. Pick a hand cream that includes sunscreen. A … Continue reading →

Spring Beauty Tips: Hair

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Aimee Amodio

The winter months can be hard on your hair. On cold days, you’re cramming your gorgeous locks underneath a hat or hood to stay warm. When you’re inside, forced-air heat is stripping the moisture from hair and skin. Now that spring is here, it’s time to rejuvenate your hair! These hair tips can help restore shine, bounce, body, and softness. Trim away split ends. Heat is rough on your hair, and you may find that you’ve got more split ends after the winter months. Schedule a trim with your hairdresser or ask a friend you trust to snip off the … Continue reading →

Spring Beauty Tips

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Aimee Amodio

Spring has sprung! The trees are in bloom… and it’s time for you to bloom too. Are you ready to turn your best face towards the sun? These beauty tips can help rejuvenate you all over! Keep your skin soft by reducing the amount of soap you use. Most of the body can get clean with just a rinse; focus your soap on the face, underarms, feet, groin, and rear end. Use a mesh puff to apply soap, rather than the bar itself — the soap will foam more so you can lather up well with less. Always soap up … Continue reading →

Where Are You Spending Your Spring Break?

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

I know, I know, some children are just returning to school after enjoying a few weeks off for winter recess so it may seem as though I am jumping the gun a bit on spring break vacation destinations. However, I was lucky enough to spend the holidays in Hawaii with my family (a trip that was a year in the making), so needless to say I believe it’s never too early to begin planning for your next family vacation. The following are some locations I have been researching during my hunt for the ideal spring break destination. Where will we … Continue reading →

Marriage Tips: Going Back to School?

Posted on January 16, 2007 by Heather Long

Are you, your spouse or both of you interested in going back to school? If you are, that’s terrific, but there are a few things you both need to talk about before you dive back into the halls of a community college or a four-year university. First and foremost, congratulations to one or both of you. It can be tough when you go back to school once you reach adulthood and have a life, a family and a job. Setting Your Priorities When you want to go back to school, you and your spouse need to sit down and figure … Continue reading →

Park It

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Michele Cheplic

Spring is the perfect time to become one with nature. After a long winter battling cabin fever, now is your chance to bond with family and friends in the great outdoors. The United States is teeming with picturesque parks that make for amazing vacation destinations, including: Shenandoah National Park Located in Virginia, Shenandoah National Park features uncompromising beauty that will take your breath away. Set within one of the country’s most famous natural playgrounds, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park offers a plethora of family-friendly activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and camping. The park is especially noted for its … Continue reading →

Snapping Baby’s First Easter

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Michele Cheplic

My cousin’s son is celebrating his first Easter tomorrow, and knowing his snap happy parents, the kid will likely be blind by Monday. Hopefully, it will be sunny so they won’t need to use their camera’s flash. Regardless of your subject’s age it’s always better to use natural light rather than artificial, though with babies this rule is even more important due to their delicate features. When snapping Easter photos of your newborn aim for an early morning or late afternoon session. These times are known as the “golden hours” and are best for natural light photography. Consider dressing your … Continue reading →

On the Road with Your Camera

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Michele Cheplic

Woe to my friend and former colleague who promised his 12-year-old son a spring break road trip from Wisconsin to Florida. With the amount of money he will have to shell out for gas he could have probably bought two first-class, round-trip airline tickets. Sky-high gas prices be damned, the father-son duo still plan on taking the trip. They leave next week and I am already looking forward to the photos my pal will be tweeting as they make their way to the sun, sand and surf. With spring break right around the corner, now is a great time to … Continue reading →