Relationships
Romantic 1st Anniversary Gifts for Him
Your first anniversary is the ideal occasion for rekindling that dreamy honeymoon phase romance. Go all out; make the day a romantic highpoint for your new hubb
Alyssa Curlin
Alyssa has taught writing, health and nutrition. She started writing in 2009 and has been published in different magazines. Alyssa holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education, both from the University of California.
Parenting
How to Wash an Infant
Newborns should only receive sponge baths until their umbilical cords fall off, which typically takes around two weeks. After that, it is perfectly safe to wash
Parenting
When to Use a Brush on a Newborn
Even though some newborns are born with almost no hair at all, your newborn might need you to begin caring from her hair shortly after her birth. If she was bor
Parenting
Baby Rash Blister Cures
It is heartbreaking when your baby is in pain and uncomfortable. One cause for discomfort in an infant is severe diaper rash. Most of the time, the rash can loo
Relationships
10 Wedding Tips From Real Brides
From cake flavors to wedding favors to venues, photographers, musicians and beyond, many (many!) hours go into planning a wedding. Whether you're a year out fro
Parenting
How to Stimulate Your Newborn
While your newborn might seem like an inactive participant in the world around her, she was born a natural explorer. She’s constantly observing a multitude of n
Tips Tricks
A Guide To Buying And Cooking Onions
Onions are one of those foods nearly everybody uses. They are essential to flavoring a wide variety of dishes, available in any supermarket, and easy to grow in
Tips Tricks
All About Dandelion
Ah, spring! The time of year when dandelions begin growing and thriving. Gardeners may not like this, but those of us who enjoy eating dandelion greens sure do.
Tips Tricks
Fresh Ideas for Using Pumpkin
If you love to bake, you’ve probably made your share of pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and maybe even pumpkin cheesecake. But there are plenty of other ways to use
Health
How to Lose Weight Fast without Exercise
The yearly migration to the gym has begun as millions of Americans swear that this year is the year that they are going to lose weight and get the body they des
Tips Tricks
Palates and Pizza in Different Places
Regional culinary peccadilloes are a big topic on internet food forums. Two popular subjects I’ve seen discussed are fried potatoes and soda pop, which goes by
History
The History of Lavender
Lavender is the herb of love. Captivating for its seductive fragrance, its first attraction, it also serves adoration through its persuasive flavor. Having surv