Countless men, women and children throughout the ages have pondered and wrestled with the question: “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Many have even become angry with God and turned away from Him, or suffered extreme depression because of tragic events. If you have lived life for any amount of time at all, you probably have encountered personally or have had individuals close to you experience difficult circumstances. But the difficult question to try and wrap your arms around is “Why do these events enter our lives?” In order to answer this question correctly, one needs to consider […]

Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the fight between what our body needs and what it thinks it needs. In this corner, we have a sensation or weakness caused by the need for food, widely known as “hunger.” And, in this corner, stands the desire for food or drink, a craving if you will, the returning champion, “appetite.” We anticipate a clean scuffle but as we all know very well, appetite can pull out some pretty dirty tricks. The line is thin, pale and fading between what we eat, how much we consume, when we dine and under what circumstances we […]

Do you know who your teenage son has been messaging online? How many pictures has your teenage daughter been emailing or texting to her new “friend” lately? Check out the movie Trust and you may begin to second guess the answers you thought you were so sure of. David Schwimmer, showcasing his talents as the movie’s director, has come a long way from his days on the sitcom, “Friends”. Trust captivates audiences with its no nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is story of a picturesque family living in the suburbs of Chicago whose members are about to be torn apart because of the actions […]

Stop! Don’t let the temptation overcome you! There are so many healthy alternatives out there to satisfy the salty and the sweet tooth in all of us.  For those of you who have made any New Year’s resolutions or just simply follow a healthy lifestyle, try the following delicious recipes for a welcome substitute to the norm.  We’re talking chicken nuggets you can feel good about, the tastiest cream of broccoli soup (with a kick!), and a simple, sweet and savory dessert that will force you to exercise some self-control.  Let’s get cookin’! Baked Chicken Nuggets 3 free-range, organic, boneless, […]

It seems that whenever a big event comes up in life, what to wear suddenly becomes an impossible decision. With a closet full of clothes, nothing seems like the right thing to wear. In these situations, it’s helpful to have a “go-to piece” that can work in numerous circumstances. A wrap dress fits the bill perfectly, moving effortlessly from an interview or office job to date night, a wedding or to the grocery store. With a timeless and universally flattering shape, often found in easy materials like silk, cotton and jersey knits, the wrap dress provides the solution to any […]

There’s no denying it; everyone loves it when the opportunity comes along to pamper themselves. Some people, for example, seek out a masseuse to help them feel rejuvenated, but let us not forget that in addition to a massage being a luxurious treat, it is also a great tool for pain management and to combat stress. In fact, many experts contribute stress as a major factor in a wide-variety of diseases. With this in mind, massage therapy could be a powerful tool to add to your healthcare regimen. For those looking for an invigorating treat or wondering how massage can […]