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Diamonds are supposed to be a girl’s best friend, right? On Valentine’s Day, sparkles can definitely send the heart aflutter. Amazingly, another girl’s best friend that’s also synonymous with Valentine’s Day—chocolate—is a go-to gift with natural ingredients that can alleviate that bling-invoked fluttering heart from progressing to a very unsexy heart attack. Yes, it's hard to believe that what we call a... CONTINUE READING 4

You’ve probably heard the old adage, Eat breakfast like a King, lunch like a Merchant and dinner like a Pauper, but if you have time in the morning to make a spinach mushroom egg white omelet with toast and fresh fruit, then most of us don’t want to hear about it because: 1. We’re jealous and 2. We’re too busy... CONTINUE READING 10

This time of year, everyone is focused on getting fit. But who wants to go outside for a run in freezing-cold weather, hit a crowded and overpriced gym, or have to show up at a class at a certain time? Work out for free and in the comfort of your own abode with these five exercise options! -Jasmine Frazier YouTube: There's a... CONTINUE READING 10

Nowadays, we often put up with people or activities that are just not good for us. We say yes to the awful speed-dating sessions, overly processed food and that extra shot at the bar. Here are tips for how to put your well-being first and just say no, for good this year! -Jasmine Frazier Say no to a bad relationship. There's almost... CONTINUE READING 19

The holidays have an interesting way of making us think we can bend the universe to our will. We begin to believe that the cookies for Santa and the slices of pie we eat will be more forgiving because of the holiday season. It must be those self-induced sugar comas. If you find that ALL of your jeans have somehow mysteriously... CONTINUE READING 11

If you lost count of how many drinks you had last night at the fifth vodka tonic, chances are you’re waking up with a killer headache today. But a day hungover doesn’t have to be a day wasted. Make the first waking hours of 2012 productive ones with activities that you can easily do running on only four hours of... CONTINUE READING 5

Right now, you're probably pondering possible resolutions for the next year. Have you put anything down so far? Go on a diet? Go to the gym more? Get "healthy"? Here's a list of easy-to-do stuff that will improve your well-being for the long-term! -Jasmine Frazier Find one thing you would like to improve, and study up on it. Want to change a certain... CONTINUE READING 20

If the first thing you do in 2012 is post pics from New Year’s Eve, even the not-so-flattering ones, wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly who gets to see candids of you rocking out to LMFAO? If you haven’t checked your Facebook security settings lately—or any settings for that matter—make 2012 the year of the e-makeover. Instead of an... CONTINUE READING 11

Psssh. Who has time to exercise when there are family dinners to attend, cookies to eat and eggnog to chug? This time of year is crazy-busy with end-of-the-year work deadlines, a never-ending shopping list, food-filled family gatherings and office parties. With more time devoted to eating, drinking and being merry, there is little time left to exercise. And let’s be serious—even... CONTINUE READING 4

Think: "fat-free" "gluten-free" "sugar-free." If you're making a "yuck" face, you're probably not alone. But, what if a gluten-free drink tasted great? Chocolate without all the scary-weird sweeteners was actually scrumptious? While most people brush off healthy food as something for dieters, crazy health nuts or those with dietary restrictions, it can be delicious...and life-saving. See how food saved Shanna... CONTINUE READING 9