live well Smart strategies for a happy, healthy life
family time
Building bonds
Crunch time Upgrade movie night munchies: Quinn Popcorn puts a gourmet spin on the microwaveable bag with organic ingredients and flavors like Vermont Maple & Sea Salt and Parmesan & Rosemary. With 80–170 calories and 3 g fiber per cup, the nutritional profile checks out, too. $4.99 for two bags; quinnpopcorn.com
Join Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s at a National Women Build week event (May 2–10): habitat.org
health showdown
Is it better to exercise a little each day or do longer weekend sessions? Get moving every day. “Even if they’re just 15 minutes, daily workouts can improve your heart health more than one or two longer workouts,” says Brian Williams, physiology manager at Loyola University’s Gottlieb Health and Fitness Center in Melrose Park, Illinois. The key is intensity, such as a routine that alternates between strength training and cardio—say, bicep curls and jumping jacks. “Longer workouts are usually more moderate,” Williams says. “And working out daily truly makes exercise a habit.” —Sharon Liao
pretty healthy
Protect & soothe Free of parabens and phthalates, these kid-friendly formulas work so well, you’ll want them for yourself!
Prep Lip Gloss and Sunscreen Created by a dermatologist, these sunprotectors rely on physical blockers, not chemicals. Sunscreen, $18.50, lip gloss, $7.50; prepyourskin.com
136
bet t er hom es a n d g a r dens | m ay 2 015 | bhg .com
Cetaphil Baby Moisturizing Oil Sunflower and almond oil sink in quickly to moisturize and calm skin of all ages. $5.59; drugstore.com
So Cozy 3 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash Lightly scented with mango and mandarin, this sudser squeezes three steps into one to leave skin and hair insanely soft. $11.95 for 8 oz.; socozy.com
PHOTO: (RUNNER) SHUTTERSTOCK; (POPCORN) MARTY BALDWIN
snack we love
When Nadine Pelote’s daughter, Tiffany, started college in 2012, Nadine wanted to make sure that she remembered the importance of giving back to the Miami community where she grew up. So Nadine asked Tiffany to join her in Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, which uses all-women crews to build houses for families in need of affordable housing. Tiffany committed, and Nadine hoped she’d stay the course: “It’s hard work,” Nadine says. “You start with nothing but a frame and build from the ground up. Your whole body is sore at the end of the day.” Many weekends, Tiffany worked diligently alongside her mother. “After that first house was done, I was so proud of her,” Nadine says. Three years later, Nadine still enjoys volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, and Tiffany joins whenever she can. “We’ve always been close,” Nadine says. “But volunteering has helped us see each other not just as mother and daughter, but as two people who really care about their community.” —Camille Noe Pagán
