If you’ve been road-tripping it this summer, you've definitely run into a few fast food chains. It may be difficult to eat smart while you’re making pit stops along a pretty sparse stretch of highway, but here are some healthier options you can choose when faced with a drive-thru. -Natalie Gavilanes Wendy's: Their menu isn’t just square burgers—it... CONTINUE READING 30

Wandering the beauty aisles can be a daunting task. It's not just about finding the perfect shade of nude lip gloss, part of the problem is we're just not familiar with the ingredients and what they do. That's why I'm giving you the scoop on some seriously great ingredients and, as always, some deals so you can get what you... CONTINUE READING 26

Okay, I’ll admit it. I didn’t always love fruits and vegetables. I used to stick with the safe ones like oranges, bananas, corn and string beans, but it wasn’t until I discovered the power behind green smoothies that I became infatuated with all fruits and veggies. Aside from being essential for our health, did you know that some can help... CONTINUE READING 10

Last week, we featured Engagement Chicken. If you're not quite at diamond-ring status yet, this delicious Hook-Him Apple Pie is sure to get him to take that next step...whether it's being official or moving in together. And there's more where that came from—Glamour’s 100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know: Engagement Chicken and 99 Other Fabulous Dishes to Get You Everything... CONTINUE READING 5

Want to be a smarty pants? There's a secret weapon to motivate your medulla: eating. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the food you eat can have benefits far beyond fueling your body. In addition to providing the energy you need, certain foods can amp up your brain power. Explore the recesses of your refrigerator and you may find foods that science increasingly... CONTINUE READING 16

Colder temps are here to stay, so stop the summer nostalgia via your fruity summer fragrances. Labor Day is way over, and it’s about time to switch to a deeper scent more appropriate for fall and winter. See some of our faves and stay tuned for even more coming up TOMORROW when we announce our 2010 Beauty at Its Best... CONTINUE READING 24

Halloween is so soon (Sunday) and while we’ve given you tons of options for costumes (hysterically wrong, DIY, couples, last-minutes) and a few pumpkin recipes, we’re back with hauntingly-awesome Halloween recipes (and a punch!). Make ‘em all for a great last-minute Halloween bash or be the best guest ever when you show up with one or several in hand to... CONTINUE READING 17

Yes, we know  is romantic. But there’s something striking about fall—bright leaves, snuggling up to your significant other, crisper air.... I recently took my boyfriend pumpkin picking (he hadn’t been since kindergarten), and it was a super-cheesy but fun day. He got more into it than me, really focusing on which pumpkin he would take home ("This one has dents."... CONTINUE READING 24

On October 12, 1810, the first Oktoberfest occurred in Munich, Germany. Fast forward 200 years—Oktoberfest may be over here in 2010, but we’ve got a way to keep the party going in your taste buds. With these recipes for Oktoberfest staples, we won’t judge if you’re still feasting on our finds till, er, November. Don't say we never tried to... CONTINUE READING 33

In this current economic climate, almost everyone I know is tightening their budgets. Some are cutting out their daily lattes or personal trainers, some are on a total spending hiatus and others are simply trying to decrease their grocery bills. The question is, how can you save money on groceries, in particular if you, like my family, eat healthy, organic and... CONTINUE READING 19