Decorating the Walls with Spaghetti Sauce
February 2, 2010 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Beaux Jours, Blogs, Family, Generations, Parenting
When a sweet baby boy transforms into a mischievous toddler terror, what’s a mom gotta do in order to keep her sanity? Laugh about it, of course.
Is winter ruining your look? Fight back!
January 4, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Good Looks
Winter can wreak havoc on your look, from your complexion to your hair. There are ways you can fight back, however, and you may even have some of the ingredients you need in your home. Say goodbye to itchy skin, frizzy hair that only a hat can tame, and red, irritated cheeks. Your Face Your [...]
In Defense of Multi-tasking
October 19, 2009 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Beaux Jours
So a new round of media reports has come out recently about multi-tasking and its detrimental effects on the brain. Several major studies conducted over the past decade, including one published this past August by professors at MIT, have come to the conclusion that multitasking does more harm than good. According to an article in [...]
Finding Your Peace and Joy
October 17, 2009 by Colleen Schreiber
Filed under Surveys
Answer these questions and help us prepare the Ask Fayette Woman column for our December issue. [SURVEYS 2]
Fayette women discuss healthy living
October 16, 2009 by Colleen Schreiber
Filed under Ask FW
Our panel of Fayette women talk about how to make time for yourself, what gives life meaning, tips for relieving stress, juggling it all, and more
Keeping calm in a chaotic world
September 20, 2009 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Books & Stuff
Living with stress can limit your ability to take joy in life, not to mention hurt your health. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can cause headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure and decreased immunity, among other problems. But completely removing stress just isn’t possible, especially in today’s slow economy. An American Psychological Association poll from [...]
The Power of Positive Thinking
September 8, 2009 by Mary Catherine Domaleski
Filed under Health
Is your glass half full or half empty? Deciding to believe your glass is half full can change the course, the quality, perhaps even the length, of your life.
Avoiding the Freshman 10
July 27, 2009 by O. Linda Hiell
Filed under Back to School, Diet, Fitness, Take Care
Prepare your soon-to-be freshman to manage the onslaught of change and responsibility, including the propensity to gain weight during the freshman year.
