So you've saved up for a while and gotten yourself that brand new iPhone. It is only natural for you to want to spend every waking minute fiddling around with that beautiful piece of art in your hand. It’ll take some getting used to when it comes to the features like internet-on-the-go, the super-duper clarity of pictures and videos, and the cool texting. You may have even played around with the games and apps (applications) that came preloaded on your phone. So what now? Now would be a good time to check out the other apps that they have for you on iTunes and download some onto your phone. Some of these may be free, while others you might have to pay for. Here are our picks on the best free iPhone apps for women. Concert Vault: This one’s a personal favorite. There was a reason behind  [...]

Having dark circles can be extremely frustrating. It almost makes you seem like you’re perennially ill or haven’t been getting enough shut eye. Either ways, it ends up taking away a good part from the beauty and charm of that face. Come to think of it, dark circles end up making us looking older than our graying hair or wrinkles. For some of us, dark circles may have haunted us forever and could have been the result of some sort of illness. Did you know that even heredity could have a hand in the cause of dark circles? Regardless of the cause, it is possible for you to minimize the appearance of these dark circles that rob you of your beauty. Depending on the reasons of your dark circles, you might even be able to rid yourself of them. Causes of Dark Circles: It is said that if you want  [...]

What Do You Mean By a Babymoon? There is a new craze that has hit the prenatal travel industry. It has often been described as a romantic getaway for expectant parents. It’s like giving them that one last shot at spending some alone time before the baby comes along and takes away all of the attention. The purpose of a ‘babymoon’, as it is called, is similar to that of a honeymoon. Babymoons are generally said to take place at a location or resort which will offer appropriate services for a woman who is pregnant. When Do We Travel? At first you’d have to talk to your doctor about whether traveling is a good idea for you and your spouse. Discuss the venue with your doctor. He/she will be able to tell you about the best mode of transportation and whether the place is well equipped, in  [...]

Here’s part 2 of the 2 part series on tips on how to sleep better. In part 1 of this series, I gave you a birds’ eye view of methods that could help you sleep better. If none of those helped you too much, fret not! Here are some more suggestions; from one sleepless soul to another! Quiter Games Work Better: The worst thing you could do to yourself would be to put the television in your bedroom. Not only does it rob you of your sleep, it also robs you of that alone time with your partner or your spouse. You could alternatively play low-key computer games (when alone) and this could work as a refreshing alternative. These are great ways of combating the stress and learning how to sleep better (eventually). They are also said to be a great way of shifting gears, in terms of them being exciting,  [...]

Let’s put it this way – I was NEVER a morning person. I used to be grumpy, dopey, sleepy, and sneezy; and every possible dwarf name from Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs (except Happy, of course). Mornings were a traumatic part of the day for me. I didn’t want to get off my bed; I wanted to sleep a little longer. I once happened to discuss the same with a colleague at work; and I said ‘It’s like I just went to sleep, and ‘voila’, it’s time to wake up again’. That’s when the revelation happened. She asked me how many hours of shut eye was I getting each night; and I replied 4. She went on to verbally bash me up with the cons of lack of sleep. The point was simple. I had to sleep for a little longer, around 6 – 8 hours so that my body could rejuvenate. The question ‘HOW’  [...]

Here is our part 2 on the previous week’s take on list of unhealthy habits at your workplace. Your Messy Workspace: You might actually be harboring a colony full of germs on your workspace without knowing it. Use disinfectant wipes over your workspace once in a while, but just save your computer from collateral damage. Giving Up on Exercise: The thought of giving up on the gym is extremely tempting when you’ve had a really rough day at work. But the key lies in forcing yourself to go anyway. Do not coax yourself to believe that you’d return to the gym after supper, because you won’t return. I can tell you that, without even knowing you! Not Getting Adequate Sleep: If you keep sleeping at 3 am and getting up at 7 am, there will come a time when your mind will begin to disintegrate. When  [...]

Until the time I was in college, I had a social life. In fact, I even had a nickname – Miss. Social Butterfly. But that has been robbed off me. Who robbed it off? The corporate world! A few months of working at the office, and my body began being taken over by the ultimate enemy – sluggishness. I no longer had the will, or the energy, to socialize at the end of the day. Friday nights used to be the time for night-outs on the town. But now I just stay home with my laptop, watching movies or reruns of my favorite sitcoms. Sounds like your story? Then read on to help identify those unhealthy habits at your workplace that get you so down and under. Eating Food Offered By Colleagues: You might have gotten into the habit of having a cup of hot chocolate/cappuccino/mocha latte early in the morning.  [...]

If you’re dealing with a kid who barks out orders and refuses to share, then you are welcome to join the club. At one point in time, even I was having a tough time trying to control my seven year old, but all that is a thing of the past now. Experience is known to teach you a lot; and now I am 2 kids older as well. What helped me are some simple parenting help tips that offered to brat proof my kids. Let me share them with you as well. Firstly, get this part straight – typical bratty behavior is generally curable. Your child is known to put the antics on full display because he/she believes that the antics get them what they want. Once they know that this isn’t true, they will stop trying. If you want to change your child’s behavior, you will require loads of patience, introspection  [...]

If you have the sort of boyfriend or partner who will indulge in a little of cuddling in bed, then you’ll be in for a treat. If he wants to cuddle, it means that he is ready to take it to the next level. He isn’t here just for the ‘jig of joy’, and matters could get a little more serious. Any sort of caressing or touching post the act of sex itself is a good thing; and is necessary as well. It is your way of telling your partner that the act was good and that you feel nice. Spooning: This is one of the most classic positions of couples cuddling in bed. A lot of spouses will cuddle up to each other like this. I n most cases, the man will hold the woman from the back; and this sort of a cuddle could have the significance of displaying absolute comfort with each other. However, on the  [...]

The ways in which your mornings are spent are sure to have a lasting impression on the flavor of the rest of your day. Try and incorporate some healthy living into the first part of your 24 hours and you’ll be better equipped to deal with the stress of the day. Here are some of our suggestions. See which one of these works for you. Listening to Some Music: Music therapy has been known to help in relieving stress. It is also said to have a positive effect on a person’s health. But that doesn’t mean that you need a therapist to tell you how to walk the ropes. If you listen to some music while you are getting ready for work, it will help you get ready for the day ahead. It might even have a soothing effect on you, if you choose a light instrumental track; or a fun effect on you, if you choose  [...]

Speed dating is known to have begun in the 1900s and was a step taken by the Jewish Community in Los Angeles. It was a popular way of screening your dates quickly, while you sat in a safe environment. The participants, typically, had to pay a fee to be a part of the evening. They would then get introduced to each so-called date, and the duration of each encounter was known to last for about three to seven minutes. At the end of the session, the participants would indicate to the organizers which dates it was that they’d like to keep in touch with; and if two people had selected each other, the organizers would provide them with each other’s contact information. If you think that speed dating is the option for you, but are unsure about what to do or say when on one, you have to read on this  [...]