Sugar is a major cause of tooth decay, obesity and other related diseases, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Many experts now claim that sugar is even more harmful to your health than smoking, leading health organizations, medical experts and even celebrities to advocate a significant reduction in sugar intake. Here are 10 simple ways to cut the...

The burning smells, random flashes of light, loud booming and crashing—fireworks may be fun for us humans, but they can be terrifying for your dog. Sadly, more pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. It’s a natural instinct to run away when spooked by loud noises. Be sure your sweet pups...

The tables, the seating, the pools, the outdoor pillows and throws, the cacti—sigh. There’s something about the design of a good outdoor space, especially since we’re now in the season to get out there and enjoy the sunshine. Our ideal day? Spending hours getting lost down an Instagram rabbit hole following hashtags like #OutdoorLiving and #OutdoorDesign… seated in an Acapulco...

Pull-ups are a fantastic and effective exercise for the upper body, however, they’re also a very difficult exercise to perform. If you’re working towards a goal of doing a certain amount in a workout session, or even just trying to complete one, there are several methods you can incorporate to get strong enough to tackle this tough exercise. Keep...

Whether you’re planning a menu for your 4th of July backyard BBQ or you’re Pinterest-ing your brains out trying to come up with ideas on what to take to a friend’s get-together, we think these recipes will point you in the right direction. Keep scrolling to view a collection of our favorite 4th of July recipes, courtesy of our...

Erica Hepperle is a fitness and nutrition coach, fitness influencer and competitive bodybuilder in the figure division. She has competed in four local shows, taking 1st and 2nd place in all of them, and two national shows, one of which she placed 3rd. She’s currently working towards competing in another national show in Miami in November 2018 while building her...

You guys, it’s officially summer! Whether you’re planning a July 4th fiesta or just want to spiff up your outdoor space for lazy summer days, we’ve got just the suggestions for you. Check out our favorite picks that are sure to jazz up your backyard for summer. 1. Artlii Portable Movie Projector, $66.49 Hellooooo outdoor movie nights! 2. Clevr Party Wagon, $179.99 Beep beep! Party...

You’ve probably heard the benefits of including yoga in your exercise program, but have you considered hot yoga? This yoga style is more than a trend. Many people have found it brings them amazing results. Hot yoga usually involves flowing through poses in a room that is set to about 100 degrees. Bikram yoga is the most common hot...

Disclosure – The below contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click on a link. We hope you like our picks! Summer starts tomorrow! But what will we wear?! Okay, don’t panic. There’s no need to run out and drop your whole paycheck on one summer dress. We’ve found a ton of stylish options for...

Energy For Everything You Do You’ve probably heard of aerobic and anaerobic respiration, which essentially refer to energy with oxygen (aerobic) and without (anaerobic). Aerobic respiration is the basic, constant type of energy that you’re supplied with. You breathe, flooding your arteries with oxygen-rich blood, which takes care of your body’s basic functions. When you aren’t spending a lot of...