There seems to be a subscription box service for every kind of product imaginable these days. And now feminine hygiene products are no exception. A new company called Le Parcel has launched a service that will mail you a customized selection of tampons, panty liners, and pads from your choice of brands each month on a specific date for a flat fee […]
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Do You Make Resolutions?
It’s here, the last day of 2012. And after the dust settles from tonight’s festivities, we’ll be looking toward new things in 2013. So I want to know: what resolutions are you making for 2013? If you make resolutions, that is. I’ll share mine in the comments as well—after I come up with them. While you’re brainstorming, here are 4 […]
3 Tips for Avoiding a New Year’s Day Hangover
Want to enjoy a glass of champagne (or two or three) on New Year’s Eve? Go right ahead. But first, take these 3 steps to prevent an unwelcome hangover on January 1. 1. Eat fatty foods. All foods, especially fatty ones, delay the body’s absorption of alcohol. 2. Eat high-fiber foods. High-fiber foods can break down alcohol and absorb it, keeping it from reaching […]
Monetary Motivation to Hit the Gym
Making a fitness resolution this year? You might want to check out the app GymPact. Through the app you set up your resolution—say going to the gym three times per week—and how much you’ll pay if you don’t go—say $5 for every missed session. Then simply check in at the gym to avoid paying your fees. If you do skip […]
Use Your Flexible Spending Account Funds Before It’s Too Late
The frenzy of the holidays is over, so now is the time to make sure that you haven’t overlooked using all the money in your flexible spending account (FSA). FSAs let you set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical expenses that your health insurance doesn’t cover (like bandages, prescription drugs, and meeting your deductible).While these accounts are great for […]
Healthy Holiday Food Choices
If you’re trying to eat healthy this holiday season, snack smartly at the office holiday party. One thing you can do is to choose olives instead of mixed nuts. Not only are they lower in calories, but they also have monounsaturated fats (like olive oil) that can help lower cholesterol. Use these smart snacking strategies to solve other holiday party-food […]
To Banish a Negative Thought, Throw it in the Trash
Think you’ll never be able to shake the bad way you feel about certain things? (Think: the clutter in your entryway, your ever-so-plump thighs, or your relationship with your in-laws). Well, it may be time to think again. A new study (tip of the hat to Medical News Today for pointing it out) shows that bidding farewell to negativity could […]
3 Tricks To Help You Keep Off Holiday Pounds
First, the good news: Despite the ubiquitousness of chocolate candy and gingerbread, pumpkin pie and sugar-glazed ham, Americans don’t gain that much weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. In fact, according to the National Institute of Health, the average person gains a little less than a pound in those six or so weeks of gluttony. But if you’d like […]
