Author: Loraine O’Connell
Body & Soul: Mushroom Magic
Loaded with vitamins and nutrients, this simple fleshy food is a healthy addition to your daily diet.
Story of a… Cat Behaviorist
Stephanie Merlin peers at the world through cats’ eyes to help correct their bad behavior.
Ace Cafe Invites the Community to its First “Ace-iversary” Celebration
Head to this all-day celebration with a car show, live bands, beer tastings, and more!
Rosacea: Seeing Red
Rosacea, a common skin condition that affects the face, isn’t curable, but it is treatable.
Brow Beauty: Microblading
Microblading fills in the gaps of your eyebrows using natural feathery strokes.
Body & Soul: Gut Reaction
Fermented foods and probiotics can aid in digestion and support your immune system.
Eyes Wide Open: False Eyelashes
When you want something extra to enhance your look, consider false eyelashes or extensions.
Get Into Gear
Regular bicycling gives your heart, brain, bones and muscles a workout.
The Facts on Plastic
An exhibit at the History Center looks at ways we can recycle and reduce waste.
From Dreams to Doing
Orlando performer Janine Klein took a detour while discovering career success at home and in the Big Apple.
And They’re Off!
Who says exercise isn’t fun? These organized runs will have you laughing while sweating off the pounds.
2016 Pet Guide – Match.dog
Using a dating service philosophy, PawsLikeMe aims to hook up pet seekers with forever companions.
No Sweat
Excessive perspiration doesn’t have to be a problem, with a range of treatment options available.
2016 Pet Guide
Dogs and cats and rabbits and pigs, oh my! Our sixth annual pet issue has them all, as well as advice on keeping your pet healthy and happy. Plus, we've found a new way to track down a furry friend seeking a forever home. And our resource guide is packed full of information about places offering everything from boarding to baked goodies.
Just for Kicks
With mixed martial arts training, you won’t have to pull any punches to get fit.
Mmmm… Chocolate
The dark variety of everyone’s favorite sweet treat can satisfy in more ways than one.
Coping With Tragedy
People react in different ways. Here's some advice and resources.
Head Banger
Hormones, food additives, and weather changes can trigger a migraine, but there are options for relief.
All in the Family
Exotic and colorful, bromeliads are easy to grow—indoors and out.
Celebrating 70
Join us as we offer snapshots of the people, places and issues that have shaped our community—and this magazine—for the past seven decades.
Red, Ripe Goodness
Everyone knows strawberries are delicious, but they can also provide you with plenty of health benefits.
Anniversary: Abracadabra
How one of the area’s most eligible singles found magic.
Breathe a Little Easier
Keep your allergies under control with medication or by taking a few proactive steps.
Hot Tomatoes
Heirloom varieties, unlike their store-bought counterparts, are bred for superior flavor and texture.
Heirloom Varieties
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences recommends these heirloom tomato varieties for Central Florida.
Track Record
Monitor your health and exercise performance with these fitness watches and bands.
Community Angels
They help get the vote out, minister to the homeless, counsel the grieving, give kids a sense of purpose.
Preserving a Retro Gem
Original terrazzo flooring can be easily restored to its glistening luster and chic style.
Fit to Run
Whether you’re a runner, walker or gym rat, wearing proper shoes makes a difference.
Go the Distance
Fitness aficionados are kicking and punching their way to weight loss with cardio-kickboxing.
Make, Eat, Enjoy
Healthy snacks to stave off those cravings and get you through the day.
Grow Your Own
Growing and decorating gourds.
Gourd Lore
A collector’s exhibit of the enduring plants that double as art objects is on display.
Pots of Gold
Dwarf citrus trees provide a sweet harvest within easy reach.
Sitting Pretty
Furniture reupholstery involves skillful cutting, sewing and attention to pattern.
Strike a Pose
Yoga’s physical and mental benefits include added strength and flexibility and stress reduction.
Orlando’s Move to Go Green
We talked with Mayor Buddy Dyer about his plan for a greener Orlando.
Out of Woods
Salvaged trees come of age as stunning live edge furniture.
Waste Not, Want Not
Five simple steps you can take to live a greener life and help the environment.
Don't Miss a Beat
Plant-based foods are near and dear to our hearts—so indulge to keep your ticker healthy.
Tips 4U
Seven suggestions for balancing screen time with family time.
Web Appeal
With potential homebuyers searching the Internet first, it’s vital to present your home in the best light with professional photography.
Rest Assured
A bedroom where all the elements are in harmony will do wonders for your body and soul.
Family Tech :) and :(
Phones, computers and games can spark a big disconnect. But they also can help us share experiences.
Get Fit While You Sit
Want to stay in shape? Step away from the desk.
Double Dipping
Hot and cold plunges after exercise are eye-openers. But what are the benefits?
Fall’s Top Design Trends
Troy Beasley, principal designer at Beasley & Hensley Interior Design in Winter Park, discusses ways to tweak your home’s décor for fall.
Beyond the Pie
Why pumpkin should be put to use in your diet.
