<![CDATA[New Year's Resolutions]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:34:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Diet strategies for women on the go]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/813032/diet-strategies-for-women-on-the-go You've managed to keep your New Year's resolution to eat balanced, healthy meals at home, yet your schedule has you meeting friends for lunch, feeding your kids drive-through food on the way to after-school events and relying on airport food while traveling for work. Sticking to a sensible diet is certainly easier in the comfort of your own kitchen, but that doesn't mean you need to kick your New Year's diet resolution to the curb when you are on the go. Here are some delicious and nutritious strategies to keep you eating healthy meals at restaurants, airports and more. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/813032/diet-strategies-for-women-on-the-go Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:31:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Working Mom 3.0: The year of you]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980523/the-year-of-you Instead of entering the new year with a resolution to change your eating habits, exercise style or spending, devote some time to answering a few game-changing questions that can transform your life as a work-at-home mom from the inside out. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how asking three key questions of yourself, and your career, can transform your work-at-home life this year. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980523/the-year-of-you Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Trying to quit smoking? Get inspired by your fave celebs]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981003/get-inspired-to-quit-smoking-by-your-favorite-celebs Addiction is the great equalizer. It affects us all the same, regardless of fame and fortune. Quitting smoking isn’t any easier just because your latest movie made millions at the box office. In fact, some may argue it’s more difficult to quit when you’re in the spotlight. So if these famous folks can do it, you can too. Here’s how. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/981003/get-inspired-to-quit-smoking-by-your-favorite-celebs Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Kat Hobza Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[6 New Year's resolutions for parents of teens]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980167/new-years-resolutions-for-parents-of-teens Parenting teens is a difficult task — and one that keeps changing as your teen matures. When you spend more time having yelling matches and pushing each other’s buttons, it’s time for a truce. We have six great ideas for starting the new year off on the right foot with your teen. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980167/new-years-resolutions-for-parents-of-teens Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Sherri Kuhn Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Pint-sized New Year’s resolutions ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980233/kids-new-years-resolutions Little resolutions should be fun and inspiring. Without taking things too seriously, help your kids plot out some New Year’s resolutions. Use the holiday as a chance to encourage kids to evaluate their own behavior and set goals related to health, school and fun. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980233/kids-new-years-resolutions Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Maria Mora Tue, 01 Jan 2013 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[New Year's resolutions that every mom makes... and why it's OK to break them]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851167/new-years-resolutions-that-every-mom-makes-and-why-its-okay-to-break-them It's New Year's and it's resolution time again. As moms, we're always working to improve ourselves so that we can also improve the lives of our kids, but being realistic is key when it comes to resolutions for moms. We broke down some common mom resolutions to make them easy for all of us to conquer this year. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851167/new-years-resolutions-that-every-mom-makes-and-why-its-okay-to-break-them Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Katie Kavulla Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Top New Year's resolutions for families]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851161/top-new-years-resolutions-for-families Don't make unrealistic New Year's resolutions that you'll break before you know it. Instead, make some new commitments as a family to spend more time together, argue less and stay active. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851161/top-new-years-resolutions-for-families Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Kori Ellis Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980617/resolutions-from-a-recovering-workaholic-mom From ditching the guilt trip to putting unrealistic expectations in check, here are four resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom to balance career, family and sanity in the new year. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980617/resolutions-from-a-recovering-workaholic-mom Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Jennifer Chidester Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[5 Socially responsible family New Year's resolutions ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851373/5-socially-responsible-family-new-years-resolutions It’s pretty easy to come up with New Year’s resolutions that target your wallet or your waistline. Resolving to give back can sometimes be more difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851373/5-socially-responsible-family-new-years-resolutions Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Tiernan McKay Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Cooking substitutions to keep New Year’s diet resolutions]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980393/cooking-substitutions-to-keep-new-years-diet-resolutions The reason we always fail on our diet-related New Year's resolutions is simple — we're trying to force ourselves to eat food we don't like instead of making permanent behavioral changes we can stick to. Even if you can't get away without a hardcore diet, try these easy food substitutions to reduce calories in your favorite recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980393/cooking-substitutions-to-keep-new-years-diet-resolutions Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Heather Barnett Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Food resolutions for the whole family]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980227/food-resolutions-for-the-whole-family With the new year approaching, it's time to start thinking of our New Year's resolutions. Why not involve the whole family this time and vow to have a healthier, more adventurous 2013?! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980227/food-resolutions-for-the-whole-family Food & Recipes Family Recipes Sarah Brooks Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:18:00 -0800 <![CDATA[New Year's resolutions for pet owners]]> http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/980425/new-years-resolutions-for-pet-owners While you’re busy jotting down your resolutions for the new year, don’t forget the furry friend at your side giving you a paw of encouragement. Whether it’s running your first marathon, eating healthier or taking on a new hobby, your pet could be hoping and wishing to make it on your list of resolutions. Believe it or not, Fido and Fluffy have a few bullet points on their to-do list that might match yours. Let us be the first to tell you exactly what your pet hopes for in 2013. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/980425/new-years-resolutions-for-pet-owners Pets & Animals Pet Fun Virginia Chavez Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:12:00 -0800 <![CDATA[13 Budgeting ideas for families]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980431/13-budgeting-ideas-for-families You are heading into a new year, which means a new outlook on your finances and a new start to that budget that may not have gone as you planned last year. Here is a roundup of our favorite ways to make managing the family finances more fun. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980431/13-budgeting-ideas-for-families Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Family Jessica Watson Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[The frazzled mommy's top 10 New Year's resolutions]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821019/The-Frazzled-Mommy-s-Top-10-New-Year-s-Resolutions It’s that time again — time to make a list of New Year's resolutions that we won’t manage to keep past this time next week. Whether we resolve to lose enough weight to fit into our high school jeans or overcome our obsession with expensive shoes, we all fall into the resolution trap. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821019/The-Frazzled-Mommy-s-Top-10-New-Year-s-Resolutions Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Naomi de la Torre Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Parenting New Year’s resolutions to make… and keep]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822121/parenting-new-years-resolutions-to-makeand-keep A new year means a list of resolutions for many people. Why not make a few parenting New Year’s resolutions? Whether you call them resolutions, goals or simply plans, consider the following parenting New Year’s resolutions. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822121/parenting-new-years-resolutions-to-makeand-keep Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Laura Willard Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:27:00 -0800 <![CDATA[10 Tips for New Year weight loss]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822105/10-tips-for-new-year-weight-loss After a season of bingeing on shortbread and eggnog, it’s time to put into action your new year's resolution to get fit . Here are 10 no-nonsense, non-intimidating, calorie-minimizing tips, courtesy of personal trainer Trina Lambe. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822105/10-tips-for-new-year-weight-loss Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Losing Weight Karen Hawthorne Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Eat all 5 food groups daily in 2013]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850451/eat-all-5-food-groups-daily-in-2013 Instead of making a New Year’s resolution to diet, make one to which you can actually stick past mid-January. Typical fad diets restrict and deprive you, even dictating that you drop entire food groups from your daily eating plan. Where's the fun in that? Instead, resolve to eat more: more of the right foods, that is, basing your diet on the five food groups. Here’s how to eat all five food groups every day to help you crowd out the junk food, reduce your calorie intake and bolster your health with nutrient-dense fare. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850451/eat-all-5-food-groups-daily-in-2013 Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Body Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:52:00 -0800 <![CDATA[10 Ways to strengthen your marriage ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850259/10-ways-to-strengthen-your-marriage Sometimes, relationships get in a rut. A certain amount of comfort in a relationship is crucial to making it work, but if you’re finding yourself missing that spark, try these 10 ways you and your husband can strengthen your marriage. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850259/10-ways-to-strengthen-your-marriage Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Love Christina Caldwell Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:24:00 -0800 <![CDATA[The health risks of New Year's resolutions]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/812362/the-health-risks-of-new-year-s-resolutions-1 Every New Year you're bombarded with messages of change and told to make New Year's resolutions to improve your health. Setting long-term diet and exercise goals or committing to a healthy action plan can be beneficial, but researchers have found that thinking of health and fitness goals as "New Year's resolutions" can actually harm your health. Here's why. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/812362/the-health-risks-of-new-year-s-resolutions-1 Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Sarah Kelsey Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Best apps for the iPhone: New Year's resolution apps]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979799/best-new-years-resolution-apps-for-iphone These iPhone apps will help you keep your New Year's resolutions, whether you are looking to eat healthier, quit smoking or just get organized. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/979799/best-new-years-resolution-apps-for-iphone Living Technology New Products & Reviews Kori Ellis Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:58:00 -0800 <![CDATA[New Year's resolution dos and don'ts]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812930/new-year-s-resolution-dos-and-don-ts You've made 'em, you've broken 'em and you don't know what to do about it. New Year's weight loss resolutions are a dime a dozen. So what can you do to make a resolution that you'll actually keep? We talked with Dr. Sanford Siegal, D.O., M.D. to get his take on keeping New Year's resolutions about weight loss. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812930/new-year-s-resolution-dos-and-don-ts Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Body SheKnows Diet & Fitness Experts