It's easy to blurt out over-the-top resolutions during the hype of a fabulous New Year's Eve party. The hot jams, devilish drinks and wild energy will have you believing you'll actually go from working out one day a week to seven, or that you'll quit your job to do more traveling . But when the confetti settles and the new... CONTINUE READING 17

Happy Hump Day! We know the middle of the week can be a drag, so we’re introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn. Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com. EDITOR'S TAKE: Okay, so we're almost two weeks in from those "be positive" New Year's resolutions, and chances... CONTINUE READING 8

We love the New Year…a clean slate and an opportunity to refresh and renew lies ahead. But, we also know that the turning of the clock doesn’t create that greatness…YOU have to get in your own dating game, in a BIG way, if you want to win at it. So, say goodbye to love lost or never found in 2011... CONTINUE READING 13

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 21

Guess who just celebrated a birthday? Yours truly! I turned 27 on January 2nd. With my bday and the start of each new year coinciding, I am always inspired to try new stuff beauty-wise. Whether it’s challenging myself with new techniques or experimenting with different products, I love the thrill that comes with reinventing myself. But don’t think that you... CONTINUE READING 12

While I don't do resolutions, I think it's great to make a goal list. One of the bullet points that always makes my list (and my friends' lists!) is to be healthy. To me, that means eating better and amping up my exercise. When gifting, there's a fine line between being supportive and seeming critical when you buy someone a... CONTINUE READING 10

New Year’s Eve was a blast, but you can probably see the by-products of all that fun just by looking at your hair, face, thighs…. Yes, holiday burnout and weight gain have come to haunt us again now that a new year is here. Feel like you need a serious beauty detox? Make buying these Beauty at Its Best-winning products... CONTINUE READING 12

With the holidays over, you may have noticed a lingering pain from partying a little harder than usual or your skin might look not-so-hot after all those NYE toasts (eek! Is that a pimple?). Fret not! We’ve compiled a list of the best spas across the nation to help return your face, mind and body to pre-holiday brilliance, all of... CONTINUE READING 12

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 6

Before you rush into your resolutions and creating your high intentions for 2012…take a moment to take a good look back and celebrate 2011. Why: 1. We train ourselves to be happy. 2. The only person you are really trying to impress is YOU! When we take the time out to recognize, marinate in and seed our success—we practice santosha or contentment. In the... CONTINUE READING 5