Healthy happy you.
Often times when the sun is shining, the last place I want to be is inside a gym. I'd much rather go for a run, a bike ride, or strap on my rollerblades. Another option? Utilizing the great fitness amenities my neighborhood has to offer: public tennis courts, calorie-burning steps, swimming pools, football stadium stands, and even a public track to use when training for marathons. Here's how to Read more
No matter how much you exercise, if you're looking to lose weight, changing your diet should also be a priority. And watching what you eat has become so much easier with the availability of iPhone apps, websites, and fitness monitors that can track exactly how many calories you're consuming every day. Most food trackers have vast databases that make inputting every single thing you eat Read more
It's a good idea to start planning your trips for the year now, so you can keep your eye out for the best deals and you won't have to resort to paying expensive last-minute prices. If you already have several destinations in mind, check out travel flash sale sites, which can save you hundreds of dollars! Here are a couple to browse through: Groupon Getaways Groupon partnered up with Expedia to Read more
Isaac Mizrahi is launching a clothing line for babies – Child Mode Five great breakfasts for kids who hate breakfast — The Stir Suri has a life-size pal in Angelina Ballerina! — Celebrity Baby Scoop Katherine Heigl was always planning to adopt — Celebrity Baby Blog Tips for strengthening your pelvic floor now! — FitPregnancy How digital tools make it easier for kids to cheat — Read more
While we usually think of giving things to shelters for the animals, the staff can use your help, too! It helps to contact your local one to learn exactly what they need, but I gathered up a list of recommendations that you may be tossing, or can easily spare, this New Year. Camera: If you were lucky enough to get a new camera for Christmas, a doggie shelter could use your old one! Supply the Read more
Cathy Keyani is the co-owner and cofounder of ACME Party Box, a shop and website filled with everything you'd need to throw an eco-friendly soiree. As a mother, business owner, and former art teacher, Cathy really understands how to get the most out of a space by balancing personality with functionality. When I caught wind that she was planning on moving into a new home in 2012, I had to catch Read more
Is getting fit one of your New Year's resolutions for the coming year? Whether you're just diving into a new regimen or need a better way to track your workouts, you'll love the new MotoACTV fitness tracker from Motorola. Released in November, the MotoACTV promises to be your constant fitness companion, and with good reason. It can track calories burned, pace, speed, steps taken, and GPS route Read more
Suri Cruise is back to wearing high heels — Celebrity Baby Scoop Mom's voice leads blind 11-year-old to finish marathon — The Stir Ludacris launches kids website with his daughter — Celebrity Baby Blog Best places in America to experience the Polar Express — Child Mode Safe, alternative therapies for the littlest patients — FitPregnancy Are kids' tech gifts worth the money? — Read more
It's an awesome time in my world when I can blend my love for tech with my will to get into shape. . . as I'm doing with my Wii Fit Fitness Challenge. An unexpected benefit to updating you on my progress has been the encouragement: Your comments, both about my work and your own Wii Fit workouts at home, are motivating me and keeping me inspired! And because I can never have too much tech help, I Read more
While regifting has long been considered a social taboo — anyone else remember the Seinfeld episode "The Label Maker"? — Good magazine is giving the practice a positive spin. Pointing to a new set of tools and graphics from Brain Pickings that encourage people to regift with aplomb this holiday season, regifting is coming out of the shadows. You can download the regifting tags and wrapping Read more
