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We spend a lot of time worrying about the skin on our faces, but the skin on our bodies needs as much care. These 10 great products will get you startedIt’s amazing how much attention we pay to our faces – cream, masks, exfoliators, toners, serums, cleansers – and then we pretty much ignore everything below the neck. Which makes no sense in winter. Perhaps it’s because our bodies – certainly on this side of the hemisphere – are rarely on show. But here’s the not so new newsflash: the skin on our bodies is just as important as that...

“Have you finished packing, Michael?”“Yes Mom.”“Where’s your suitcase?”“Oh, you mean clothes!”“Of course I mean clothes, what have you been doing all this time?”“Well I’ve packed my fishing rod, my kite, my BMX, my camera and my pellet gun.”“What on earth are you going to shoot with your pellet gun?”“Birds, Mom”“Over my dead body, young man. No pellet gun and that’s final.”“But Mom, Grandpa always says we can shoot the crows. They peck the sheep’s eyes out.”“Well then you can use one of Grandpa’s guns but you are not taking your pellet gun.”“Ahh Mom, why not?”“Because even though the crow’s are...

Finding a shoe that has a good combination of style, comfort and affordability is something that most of us dream of. Whether you’re looking for something for barefoot running, or you’re after a casual minimalist shoe that you can wear at any occasion, we’re going to run through some of the best mens shoes for minimalists. OluKai Nohea Moku Men’s Shoes OLUKAI Nohea Moku Men's Boat Shoes, No Tie Laces & Stretch Construction, Breathable Mesh & All Weather Rubber Soles, Charcoal/Clay, 12 $120.00 Check Price on Amazon Style: Casual A brand that has risen in popularity in recent years, OluKai...

 Weekend Round-upEat Healthy Snack SmartStock up on healthy ingredients so the right stuff is always available. Good snacks should come in around 200 calories each and contain: ProteinSince it is digested slowly, a protein-rich snack gives you a steady stream of energy. Aim for a minimum of 3-5 grams of protein per serving.FiberFiber helps slow the release of energy you get from carbohydrates. A healthy snack should have at least 3 grams per serving. Apples have healthy doses of fiber and good carbs. Good CarbsChoose recipes that include whole grains, whole oats or whole wheat flour. Fruits and vegetables also...

  A common narrative is that, when falling in love, it is the man who tries to comfort an upset woman. This is, of course, a stereotype, but let’s turn it on its head. What if a man is in a bad mood? Can a woman comfort him? How? Recently a friend told me about an experience with her boyfriend. She said that one day when she got off work, she saw her boyfriend, clearly unhappy, sitting in the living room with a gloomy expression. So she asked him, “Honey, what’s the matter with you?” After asking several times, her...