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Stress

6 Simple stress-busting strategies for summer

Summer is no time to let stress get the best of you. There’s fresh air to enjoy, sunshine to soak up (while wearing sunscreen, of...

Self Improvement & Mental Health

Anxiety: Should we fear natural disasters and global unrest?

Are recent global events keeping you up at night or consuming your thoughts all day, every day? Even if a natural disaster or a...

Stress

7 Best ways to bust stress

Fast, ambitious lives can cause anxiety that becomes as much a part of our daily rhythms as our work and lattes. Whenever we are...

Stress

Hoarding: When messiness causes stress

Have you watched the TLC show Hoarders and felt like it hit too close to home because of your messy office or overflowing closets...

Dieting & Nutrition

Top 5 food fixes when you need them most

Did you know that food can be your most powerful ally when stress strikes -- or you simply need that extra oomph to get you through...

Family Travel

Discover Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne, the southernmost barrier island of the US, just south of Miami Beach, may not be as famous as the Florida Keys -- but...

Girlfriend getaways

Girlfriend getaways: 5 Must-go girls-only vacations

Leave the boys at home and grab your BFFs for a well-deserved girlfriend getaway. Whether you’re a spa lady, fitness buff or theater...

Stress

6 Stress-busting foods to stock up on

Studies have shown that food and stress are linked. While some foods may cause angst, there are other foods that reduce stress,...

Travel

5 Fab urban day spas

Even if you don’t have time or cash for a spa vacation, you can still get the pamper time you deserve. Many day spas offer all the...

Road Trips & Air Travel

Cheap travel: 3 budget-friendly weekend retreats

High-end spa vacations are a luxury that not everyone can afford. While it would be nice to be able to hop on a plane and skip out...

Mom & Dad

5 Ways to beat holiday stress

Strife in your family? No way to bow out of the dreaded office holiday party? There seem to be plenty of surefire ways for creating...

Stress

Holiday stress: Help your kids through the holiday season

The holidays are upon us. And while that means lots of fun and joy with family and friends, the holiday festivities can be stressful...

Dieting & Nutrition

Naughty nutrition: Healthy holiday foods that make you feel sexy

The holidays are here, and whether Santa knows if you’ve been naughty or nice doesn’t matter – you’re an adult, after all. But with...

Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips

Holiday entertaining tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. If cooking stresses you out, guess what? You don’t have to lift a pan to enjoy the holiday. Here...

Losing Weight

Holiday stress: Stay fit and keep your sanity

It’s that time of year again: You've barely finished saying "trick or treat" when, in the blink of an eye, it’s December. You're...

SheKnows TV: Delicious Life Challenge

5 Common stressors you can kick to the curb

What stresses you out? Getting stuck in traffic, waiting in long lines, and dealing with annoying coworkers and bosses can quickly...

Happiness & Friendship

5 Reasons girlfriends are important

We all know friends are important, but recent research is starting to show the relationships we build with our gal pals could save...

Adventure Travel

Luxury getaways: High-end bed and breakfasts

Looking for a luxury getaway for some serious R & R? Get ready to be treated like royalty! These high-end bed and breakfasts are so...

Self Improvement & Mental Health

How to meditate

Too busy to be happy? Or are you too busy to even think about being happy? Perhaps it's time to learn the art of meditation. Find...