July 27, 2013

Photo courtesy of Peter Ellison

Tropical Beauty Secrets

Coconut, Candlenut and Tamanu Oil Exotic oils from far-flung tropical locales have become increasingly popular ingredients in skin care products. Of these, the best known is coconut oil, which seems to be enjoying its moment as “miracle oil” du jour — touted for its
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Flimsy flip-flops and sandals can cause pain and other unforeseen consequences. (Photo: Penn State)

Summer Foot Health

Summer Foot Fashions Not Good for Feet With temperatures sizzling, we have long since shed our heavy clothing and boots, replacing them with as little clothing as possible. Unfortunately, this often includes flimsy flip-flops and sandals that can make soaking up the sun a lot
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Baked and Wired Cupakes (Kristy McCarron/DC on Heels)

July Food Adventures

Summer Food Finds July seems to come and go so quickly with the early holiday and summer obligations: weddings, getaways, birthdays and all things good. The last month has taken me up and down the East Coast, with very little cooking at home, which is good for one thing: summer
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