You may not be imagining the rejection you’re running into once men find out you’re a smoker. I was surprised to find that there’s a dating site geared specifically toward smokers; it’s called puffingsingles.com. Huh? I guess it makes sense. … More
Lose Weight in 5 Days or Less with a Miracle Pill?
My neighbor saw me going for a walk the other day and was kind enough to tell me that she pops weight loss pills regularly because she doesn’t have the patience to work out. … More
Latinas Are Having Fewer Kids
In November, the Pew Research Center reported that the birthrate in the United States has hit a a record low as a result of the Great Recession. 2011 the lowest birthrate since 1920 and Hispanic women, both U.S.-born and immigrants, showed the largest dip. … More
Kickstart 2013, Even if You’re Not Feeling It
At the end of last year I was feeling like I was going to bring in 2013 with a major bang instead of the fizz I’m experiencing so far. Sometimes we can have unrealistic expectations about the turn of a new year. … More
10 Tips for Getting Pregnant Faster
Having to struggle when it comes to getting pregnant can be frustrating and disheartening to say the least. It takes not only a physical toll but also a mental and emotional one on the woman as well as the mate involved in the process. Although there is no “magic” pill to get pregnant, some simple methods have been shown to increase your odds…. More
First-grader Suspended for Making Gun with Fingers
A six-year-old in Silver Spring, Maryland was suspended because he pointed his fingers at friends and said “pow” a week after the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, according to NBC Washington. … More
An Ultrasound in Your Living Room?
Plenty of moms remember the anxious moments in the doctor’s office before their first ultrasound. The cold gel, holding your breath, and then the funny little splotches on the monitor that showed your bundle of joy…. More
“My Child is a Preteen”: One Mother’s Realization
The other day I looked at my first born child and realized something pretty significant–he is officially a preteen. I know I should have realized this when he reached the double digits in age but a couple of days ago, the realization came crashing in my face by way of a shopping trip to our local H&M…. More
Trendy Tresses: Our Favorite Celebrity Hairstyles of 2012
From bold braids to waist-length weaves, hit the flip to find out which hot celebrity hairstyles had us storming the salons in 2012. ... More




































