Avoiding shear fright: Local places for kids’ haircuts

Whatever the age of your children, the key to a successful haircut is finding the right place or person. Although there are hundreds of salons in our area, only a few specialize in... Read More

Wellness

Over 50? No reason not to keep moving

By Julie Mitchell

While regular exercise should be an integral part of everyone’s daily life, it’s particularly important as we age. According to the National Institutes of Heath (NIH) N... Read More

Style

Flapper style revisited

By Maryann LoRusso

The spring fashion season is officially under way, and as Baz Luhrman’s modern interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby hits movie theaters next month, ... Read More

Home & Garden

21 essential tools for everyday home repair

By Julia Strzesieski

Even if you don’t consider yourself handy around the house, if you have these everyday tools in your toolbox, you should be able to tackle most basic fixes and projects. Save... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Picking a preschool: Navigating the application process

By Liz Farrell

It’s that time of year again when you can spot the worried looks on parents’ faces as they wait to hear about preschool acceptances. Deciding on a preschool should be e... Read More

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

Caring For Our Kids

Local resources for new parents

By Liz Farrell

Becoming a parent is one of the most amazing experiences, but it can also be overwhelming and even a little scary. I can relate. I just had my third child and have found myself try... Read More

Home & Garden

Orchids: Care and feeding

By Julia Strzesieski

There are about 25,000 different species of orchids, making them one of the largest groups of flowering plants. They are native to many different areas of the world, and most are e... Read More

Wellness

Climbing the walls with cabin fever? Try a climbing gym instead

By Julie Mitchell

February in San Francisco is a month with a split personality. Warm, spring-like days alternating with dreary downpours can make it tough for outdoor enthusiasts to maintain a soli... Read More

Wellness

Bound into the new year with trampoline training

By Julie Mitchell

Many of us see January as a time to take up a new fitness routine, especially when we’re battling a few extra pounds from holiday indulgences. With potentially rainy days ahe... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Raising musical kids

By Maryann LoRusso

We’ve all read the statistics. Kids who play an instrument perform better in school, score higher in math and English tests, and may even be more successful in life than thei... Read More

Home & Garden

A new year for gardening

By Julia Strzesieski

January is an excellent time of year to try your hand at gardening, which is both therapeutic and rewarding. A big yard is not necessary to enjoy a fruitful garden in the City. Con... Read More

Style

Holiday style 2012: What to wear at the season’s big parties

By Jessica Wolfrom

Sometimes, the best gifts don’t come in the biggest boxes or have the most extravagant bows. Sometimes, the best gifts you can give are the ones you give to yourself. This ye... Read More

Wellness

Wanna get fit? Take a walk on the waterfront

By Julie Mitchell

We’ve all heard it a hundred times: Staying active is good for us; sitting is bad. But some of us are too wary, too busy or too thrifty to join a gym or purchase a piece of e... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Bouncing back after baby

By Maryann LoRusso

Here’s something I don’t easily admit, especially not to thousands of newspaper readers. A few weeks after giving birth to my second child, I found myself walking down ... Read More

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