Wardrobe Savings Tips for Working Moms with Style
February 3, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fashion & Style
If your primary occupation over the last few months (or years) required more bedtimes than deadlines, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an estimated 5 million women classified themselves as stay-at-home moms in 2010. Yet, that figure is down from just two years earlier as more mothers return to the workforce. For [...]
Stress Busters
February 2, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health
If you feel irritable, have a hard time concentrating, have low energy or a hard time sleeping, you could be showing signs of stress. In fact, it seems that most Americans are feeling stress these days. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2010 Stress in America survey disclosed that stress is taking a toll on physical [...]
Cosmetics for a Cause
January 28, 2012 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
We’re all guilty of it. Buying beauty products because they’re buy one, get one free, then moving on to the next interesting product before even opening the free one. Those products can easily clutter up the bathroom. Don’t throw it all away. Donate it. Once you’ve decided you don’t like them as much as you’d [...]
This New Year, Resolve to Eat Smarter
January 27, 2012 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Diet
Chances are, you’re probably one of the millions of Americans whose list of New Year’s resolutions include “Lose weight” or “Eat healthier.” How about “Eat smarter”? If you’re interested in a diet that is not only one of the most renowned and time-tested approaches to being healthier and losing weight, but is also instrumental for [...]
Boost Your Mind to Beat the Winter Blues
January 27, 2012 by Kristin Hauch
Filed under Health
As holiday celebrations begin to wind down after the beginning of the New Year, you may begin to notice yourself being slowly drawn into the onset of a seasonal slump. With daylight hours shrinking and chilly weather, you might find yourself feeling less active, more irritable, and wondering what happened to the energy that got [...]
Jog for a Cause
January 26, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fitness
Is “Lose Weight” or “Be Healthier” on your list of New Year’s resolutions? What if you could accomplish that goal and help others in need at the same time? We all know (even if we don’t do it often) that walking, jogging, and running improve both your physical health and your mental health, giving you [...]
Baby Boomers: 7 Ways to Exercise on the Cheap
January 17, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fitness
Baby Boomer-supreme Jane Fonda started it all with her slinky leotard and goofy leg warmers. The one-time workout fad soon became a way of life for a generation that plans on living longer and better. Aging has its disadvantages, however, including the inability to perform high-impact aerobics or scale mountains in several bounds. And so [...]
Drink to Your Health
January 14, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Take Care
(Family Features) Getting fit and losing weight are two of the most common goals people set for themselves each year. Between gym memberships, the latest diet trends and miracle-promising supplements, billions of dollars get spent each year on achieving fitness goals. But what if one of the simplest things you could do for yourself wasn’t [...]
Top 10 Coupon Codes for January
January 12, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fashion & Style
If your holiday generosity has forced you to avoid your bank account balance, you’re not alone. A recent article from Forbes notes that shoppers spent roughly $44 billion in the week leading up to Christmas. While that number is encouraging in a struggling economy, many of us will compensate for overspending by scraping the bottom [...]
Top 10 Reasons to Get Walking
December 31, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fitness
Phil Vasyli, the internationally recognized innovator, podiatrist, and founder of Orthaheel and Vionic Performance Footwear (www.orthaheelusa.com), joins business partner, Dr. Andrew Weil (www.weilbeing.com), and fellow experts (American Heart Association and APMA) to champion walking as a means to head to toe wellness. Here are the top 10 reasons to get walking and get spontaneously happy. [...]
Winter Health Tips For Seniors
December 29, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health, Seniors
(StatePoint) Short days and cooler weather can be a stressful time of year, especially for older people who are at higher risk for common winter ailments. But there are steps you can take to stay safe and healthy. Prevent the Flu It’s not too late to get vaccinated! Seniors are at especially high risk for [...]
5 Holiday Tips to Keep Your Waistline
December 20, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Diet
Five tricks for celebrating the holidays with smart and satisfying choices (ARA) – Celebrating with friends and family over the holidays can lead to one too many glasses of eggnog and slices of pumpkin pie. But just because the holidays include decadent indulgences, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the celebrations and treats you [...]