Every once in a while, someone will write something that explodes. Usually it’s because he or she finally says what the silent majority has been thinking. Dan at Single Dad Laughing has done just that with his amazing post I’m Christian Unless You’re Gay. The post was impressive, but the responses to the post that have rolled in [...]
10 fast foods a pregnant woman could love (and five to avoid)
Convenience foods that taste good are one of the luxuries of modern living – it’s just unfortunate that so many of them are full of preservatives and other ingredients you should steer clear of during pregnancy. But there are a number of quick and easy foods that are genuinely good for you, especially if what [...]
Fighting Autism — One Cupcake at a Time
At age 10, Mallory Banks, daughter of Warren Middle School teacher Gina Banks, has already become a leader in her community, eagerly working to raise money for a cause very near to her heart. In honor of Autism Awareness month, Mallory, a fourth grader at McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains and an Autism New Jersey Junior Ambassador, raised [...]
Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair
When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that count — it’s what you put in your body, too. “Lather, rinse, repeat” may be standard advice, but shampoo and conditioner alone won’t give you the healthy hair you crave. For the most luxurious locks possible, you’ll need to [...]
7 Bad Habits that Steal Your Sleep
Doing the toss-and-turn samba in bed lately? Nix these 7 sleep-stealing habits to help you snooze peacefully instead. Avoid caffeine after lunch. Caffeine lingers in your system for up to 12 hours, so that after-lunch coffee can leave you wide-eyed at bedtime. Switch to decaf after midmorning, and try chamomile tea or warm milk in [...]
Top 5 Best Cities (and the 5 Worst!) for Diet
Which cities have the best diet, and which have the worst? To find out, we considered two dietary factors : fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. Eating these nutritious foods can help make your RealAge up to 6 years younger by helping prevent weight gain, diabetes, and heart attack. Did your town make the best-cities [...]
Pink Lemonade Confetti Cupcakes
Sweet and tart pink lemonade cupcakes – these cupcakes just scream summer! A few months back I had a request to do a make-over for pink lemonade cupcakes. The original recipe was totally decadent loaded with butter and buttercream icing and I wasn’t sure how I would pull it off. I played around with this [...]
Swordfish Burgers with Lemon Vinaigrette
These swordfish burgers are easy to make and are ready in less than 20 minutes. A great way to eat fish if you are not a big fish lover. You can try making them with tuna or salmon or with different herbs for a variety of flavors. Perfect for lunch or dinner and super healthy. [...]
Mini Lasagna Cups
Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage 1 1/2 – 2 cups marinara sauce 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided 1 tsp. dried basil 1 tsp. dried oregano salt and pepper 24 square wonton wrappers 1/4 cup chiffonade of fresh basil Directions: Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into pan and [...]
Are Your Kids Getting Enough Time Outside? Mine Finally Are!
We’ve been settling into our new house and neighborhood for the past few weeks. It’s been a lovely change, if a little hectic. We’re almost 100% unpacked. We’ve painted — a lot — since we closed on the house and it’s looking pretty good. There’s still a lot of work, the personalization kind, left to be done, [...]
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