At Home

It was barely september, and I was already receiving catalogs for Halloween costumes and seeing decorations and candy at Target and Walgreens. When this happens, almost immediately... Read More

All the reasons you should just dance, dance, dance

By Julie Mitchell

Many cringe when asked if they like to dance. “I’m a terrible dancer,” they’ll say. Or, “The last time I danced was at my wedding.” But there are many kinds of dancing,... Read More

Dining, Wellness

Making peace with fat

By Thalia Farshchian

Americans have shunned fat in their diet, blaming it as the culprit for our obesity and heart disease. Unfortunately, these epidemics are still poorly managed, and research shows t... Read More

Home & Garden

Green bin, blue bin, black bin: What goes where?

San francisco is a leader in the nation when it comes to environmental reforms. However, a recent report on SFGate states that we are far from the 2003 Zero Waste goal of sending n... Read More

Home & Garden

Great grilling

In San Francisco, we often enjoy our warmest weather in September — the ideal time (though our mild climate really allows us to cook outdoors year-round) to host a backyard barbe... Read More

By Moanalani Jeffrey and Valerie Demicheva

Cheating Mother Nature: Noninvasive beauty treatments that slim and sculpt

When stubborn fat lumps won’t disappear with exercise, what’s a girl gonna do? Many fit women are familiar with this dilemma: You finally reach your target weight but h... Read More

Weight gain may be due to thyroid imbalance

By Thalia Farshchian

Various celebrities have often shared their challenges with low energy and weight maintenance due to thyroid imbalances. While most associate thyroid issues only with weight gain, ... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Easing carpool craziness: Ride sharing options for kids

At Home, Caring For Our Kids

One of the most stressful parts of heading back to school is managing schedules. Last August, I actually created an Excel spreadsheet to map out who needed to be where and how each... Read More

Tips for dealing with a summer lice outbreak

Summer means letting your hair down, extra sleepovers, and summer camps. But recently I was reminded of the unfortunate reality that those wonderful pastimes are prime breeding for... Read More

At Home, Wellness

Urban hiking: A new way to explore the city

By Julie Mitchell

Hiking is often associated with a trip to the mountains, but you don’t need to leave the city to find challenging trails that will add steps to your fitness tracker and revea... Read More

At Home, Home & Garden

Home security: For vacation and year round

Summertime, and in the Bay Area during our Indian summers in September and October, homeowners tend to keep windows and patio doors open, leaving homes ripe for burglaries. August ... Read More

Home & Garden

Pest management and a healthy garden

Caring For Our Kids, Family Matters

The benefits of choosing a less-toxic approach for pest control are plentiful: a more healthful home for you, your kids, and pets; an ecologically balanced garden where less pest c... Read More

Summer safety tips

Summer is such a wonderful time for children to savor a more relaxed schedule with time to enjoy outdoor activities. With that comes a challenge for parents, especially with younge... Read More