New Movers' Guide to the Neighborhood

High-End Pool Trends Make a Splash

Not so long ago, swimming pools were a status symbol of the super-rich. But in the past few decades, a pool in the backyard has become downright ordinary. Today, homeowners in a range of economic classes—more than 8 million worldwide, according to the National Pool & Spa Institute—have a place to take a dip. This mass-market approach to pools has inspired many luxury homeowners to take their pool to the next level with the latest innovations in technology and design. On the following pages, two top pool designers—Paul Benedetti, president of Aquatic Technology Pool & Spa in Morgan Hill, California, ...

America’s Most Wanted Recipes

America's Top Chefs reveal their secret recipes. Enjoy one of my family’s favorite recipes! This recipe was first produced and used frequently by my grandparents and their parents. I wanted to pass on the recipes so that your family can enjoy them like I have over the years. Here are the credits to the people who deserve them most starting with my great grandmother, then grandparents, mother, and myself. Hassie Johnson to Sally Anne Gibson Johnson and Samuel Carlton Johnson to Lauren Kay Johnson Montz to Daniel Carlton Montz. Have a great day! INGREDIENTS 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix ...

A Home Decorating Guide for New Homeowners

Home decor can be overwhelming to new homeowners. With just a few basic home decor strategies, the new house will soon feel like home sweet home. New home or not, coming home should feel like coming home. Even new homeowners who are strapped for cash can apply ideas for home decorating on a budget to make a new house a home. There are several basic things new homeowners can do to infuse a new house with personal touches. Home Interior Decorating Once the boxes are unpacked, new homeowners can feel too overwhelmed to tackle home decorating. Whether the issue is cost, time or ...

Tips for Making Healthier Fast Food Choices

America has been called a "fast food nation" and for good reason. Everyday, one out of four Americans eats fast food. If you are eating out, fast food restaurants are often the cheapest option, but unfortunately, not usually the healthiest one. Eating just one fast food meal can pack enough calories, sodium and fat for an entire day, but the quick-and-cheap temptation can be hard to resist. As an informed customer, you can make healthier choices and still enjoy the convenience of fast food restaurants. Learning to make healthier choices at fast food restaurants Making healthier choices at fast food restaurants is ...

Bathroom Sink Designs: The Latest Trends

The common bathroom sink has come a long way from being a mere bowl designed to catch water. Today’s sinks are vibrant, colorful, and clever, making them the spotlight of many rooms. If you are in the market to purchase a sink from a new bathroom or perhaps update a tired sink in a remodeled bath, consider the unique options before you buy the same old same old. Today’s trends in bathroom sink design range from the antique reproductions to the sleek contemporary versions that use ordinary materials to get extraordinary results. One of the most popular bathroom sink designs is ...

Top 5 Day Spa Massage Techniques for Relaxation

Stress is a constant component in our lives. People in South Florida, like the rest of the country, live a busy stress filled lifestyle. In communities stretching fromHollywood Beach to Everglades, mothers raise children and work full-time jobs. This leaves precious little free time and this puts a tremendous toll on the entire body. Relaxation is sought by many in Broward Countyas an escape from the rigors of everyday life. Today, more and more Businesses offer different ways to receive relaxation in the form of massage therapy. Getting a massage can help: Rejuvenate your Mind, Body and Spirit - Promotes Clear Thinking Reduce Tension, Stress ...

Hot Stone Massages are Heating Up the Day Spa

Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones. They are often basalt, a black volcanic rock that absorbs and retains heat well, but they can be other types. The heat is both deeply relaxing and helps tight muscles release. This particular massage technique is performed by placing warm stones on pressure points across the body. Sometimes the stones are warmed by the massager’s hands or heated by hot water. While receiving the stone massage, a person will lie face down as hot stones are placed on their back. Many claim the stones ooze the stress right out ...