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It's a great idea for anyone of any age to start making sure they are moving enough in a single day. A good way to do that is to track the actual steps you take in a day with a pedometer. The current recommended amounts are: 10,000 steps for active adults, 6-12 year old girls need 12,000 steps and 6-12 year old boys need 15,000 steps. Kellogg's Frosted Flakes has gotten on board to this idea Read more
You don't need to run marathons or do an hour of ab exercises a day to keep fit. Walking is easy, low-impact, and can be done anywhere, anytime, with anyone. Basically, you should be taking 6,000 steps a day for health and 10,000 for weight-loss. Wear a Pedometer to count your steps. They're around $30 or less and can be easily concealed in your pocket. If you're trying to ditch extra pounds, Read more
While Matthew McConaughey is stripping down in Magic Mike these days, we can't help but reminisce about his iconic role in the rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. In the movie, Andie Anderson showed us quite a few dating don'ts — from a superstitious love fern to an eerie scrapbook of future children — but it's possible to lose a guy's attention long before the 10-day mark. First Read more
This combination of flavors on a bagel is classic and expected, but in sandwich form, it's innovative and exciting. Find out what Between the Bread thought about this sandwich experience. On a rare day when I don't bring my lunch to work, I always tell myself I'll get a salad, but I end up falling for a sandwich instead. This happened on a recent excursion to Fleur de Sel to buy a tasty salad. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Spring is in the air. OK, fine. It’s just the unseasonably warm winter. But we’re looking ahead to one of our favorite seasons, and nothing will make us better prepared to enjoy it than some serious Spring cleaning. Looking around and seeing your sparkling living room, free of dust bunnies at last, is guaranteed to put a Read more
With the new year comes new resolutions, and for many mamas that means organizing our lives. From clearing the clutter off the kitchen counter to finding ways to get the kids out the door more efficiently each morning, we're dedicating the next few weeks to helping you achieve your goals. With just a few easy steps, this is one resolution you'll be able to cross off your list by the end of the Read more
Sometimes we just need a break! OnSugar blogger Everyday Baby Steps shares free and inexpensive ways to treat yourself. The other day I wrote about how my new hairstyle has improved my outlook. I also mentioned that I'm fortunate enough to blog for a wonderful local hair salon, and I'm able to trade my writing services for hair and beauty treatments. It's an awesome exchange! Even if you're Read more
Getting the right amount of glow from blush is all about balance. Add too much, and you risk an unnatural disco-ball sheen. Too little, and the sought-after effect goes missing. Get it right, though, and you're rewarded with a flattering flush of color with a satiny finish. Applying luminizer underneath a cheek stain or sheer matte blush is one way to tip the scales in your favor, but Benefit's Read more
I'm always looking for ways to squeeze bits of exercise into my busy day. Even if doing push-ups on the bathroom counter after brushing my teeth only takes a couple minutes, it still takes some effort. Here are some ways you can tone up without even trying. Take the stairs every time and skip the elevators since stepping up strengthens your lower body. When walking or running on the treadmill, Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Christy Turlington is a mother, wife, supermodel, student, and humanitarian (whew!). She's also the face of Avon's new scent, Step into Sexy. Inspired by her famously stilettoed life, we spoke to the all-American beauty about, what else? How to look and feel sexier. This is what she said. Read more
