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Buzzworthy Beauty News: Bee venom is the new Botox

When Julia Roberts’ lips instantly plumped from the business end of a bee in the treatment scene of “Mirror Mirror,” we thought this was a brilliant alternative to expensive and painful surgery. But who are we kidding? What woman would actually use bee venom as a cosmetic? Turns out, more than we thought.

Ready. Set. Prep.

Everyone is talking about meal prep, especially as the school year begins. But with so many different options out there, it’s hard to figure out where to start. So here’s a few tips for getting your family started with meal prepping and a couple of my favorite meals I like to make!

5 Ways to Make your First Impression a Lasting One

Within the first few seconds of meeting someone, an opinion is immediately formed that can last forever. This encounter often sets the tone for the relationship that follows. So how can you make your first impression a positive one?

Beat-The-Heat Safety Tips For Kids

As summer temperatures start to soar, your kids may find themselves migrating indoors to enjoy air conditioning. Does summer fun have to stop simply because it’s getting hot? No! You can enjoy outdoor fun even in hot temperatures, if you are aware of the following heat safety tips.

Treat. Yo. Self

If you’ve ever seen the TV show Parks and Recreation, you’ll know the infamous episode in which we are introduced to the concept of “treat yo self” day, where you splurge on whatever you like because the day is all about you! Whether or not you’ve seen the show, I’m sure you can agree that occasionally treating yourself is the key to happiness. So go ahead, treat yourself to one –or a few- of these favorite products that will make you feel like the queen that you are!

Is Exercise Making You Feel Sick?

We’ve been cooped up all winter, and now that the weather is warming up it’s time to be outside riding bikes, walking, running and playing with the kids. But with the beauty of spring comes the misery of allergies. “As a pharmacist and long-time allergy sufferer, I’ve discovered how using natural remedies and lifestyle measures can help alleviate allergy symptoms so that you don’t have to hide indoors or suffer with drug side-effects,” says Sherry Torkos.