Summertime

Summer coloring pages

SheKnows Editors — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:10:00 -0700

Need some activities to keep the kids amused this summer? Check out some of our downloadable summertime coloring pages here!

Empty nest camp syndrome

Jill Tipograph — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:24:00 -0700

This summer may be a new experience with your child starting day camp, overnight camp or a teen summer program. Being engaged and making the most of your time is going to ease those separation anxieties. Your child will be having a great time and learning new things. So can you!

Table settings for outdoor gatherings

Diana De Cicco — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:14:00 -0700

Dress up an outdoor rendezvous with your own personal touch. Whether you are looking for an exotic, elegant, casual or beach theme, spice up your party with these simple and affordable table decorating ideas.

Skin protection for workouts

Sarah Wassner Flynn — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Despite the obvious health benefits that come with working out, your risk of skin cancer may increase if you spend lots of time exercising outdoors. In fact, more than 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually in the U.S. -- meaning 1 out of every 5 Americans will develop the disease. Here's what you can do to keep safe in the sun!

Hot-weather makeup tips for a great summer look

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Darrell Redleaf, celebrity beauty expert, says the trend this summer is toward simple and quick, and less that is more. Wash and go hairstyles, five-minute makeup routines or almost no makeup at all -- whatever makes it easy for you to look great! Here are some more of his tips to help you shine this summer.

How to protect your hair from sun damage: Summer haircare tips

Karen Shelton — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:28:00 -0700

When summertime rolls around it is easy to get caught up in the toasty warmth of the sun and forget to adequately protect your hair. Here's how you can take care of your hair even on the sunniest of the spring and summer days!

Summer haircare: Prevent French-fried follicles

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A season of exposure to sun, salt water and chlorine residues plus extra chemical "sun" streaks for style can all wreak havoc on hair. By the end of the summer, hair can become so dehydrated it looks and feels fried. Beverly Hills stylist Barry Reitman offers these suggestions to restore beautiful, healthy hair during and after the brutal summer months. These beauty tips will help you turn your dry and damaged hair into lovable, shiny locks that you can show off all year long.

Build your core muscles

Sarah Wassner Flynn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:18:00 -0700

Think you can build core strength by cranking out crunches? Think again. Strengthening your core -- abdominals, obliques, lumbar muscles and other muscles -- actually involves much more than just your usual two or three sets of ab crunches. Having solid core muscles puts you at less risk for back injury and gives you a sexy midsection.

Three exercises for gloriously toned glutes

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:17:00 -0800

Does your job or school schedule have you sitting desk-bound? Have you noticed that your tush is gradually losing its tone? You don't have to settle for a saggy or spreading bum. All you need are these three exercises. Done daily, you can achieve glorious glutes -- no equipment needed.

The ultimate swimsuit guide: Finding the best shape, color & style

Aly Walansky — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Remember the episode of Oprah where Kirstie Alley shared her weight loss success with the world by sashaying onstage in a bikini? It was the ultimate victory for her. All women who continue to struggle with weight know that perhaps the ultimate most terrifying stage fright -- with the exception of total nudity -- is the bathing suit. In fact, Kirstie put it right up there with being in stirrups at the gyno.