Move over flower vase and cool neighborhood map coasters, one of our favorite ways to decorate a coffee table is to put a couple books on it. Not only does a beautiful hardcover add color to your living room, it also adds personality. It’s a conversation starter when friends come over, it’s something to curl up to on the...

Hey there! I’m Brett McNeil, the fitness consultant for FitMinutes. Throughout the month, I’ll be answering a few questions from our readers. This week, it’s all about the H2O. Read on to find out how much water you should really be putting into that bod of yours. Q: How much water should I be drinking every day? A: This simple question,...

You know how the story goes… you walk into Target needing one thing and 3 days later come out with a shopping cart full of goodies you never knew you needed, but ohhhh how you need them. Don’t be so hard on yourself—it’s not your fault Target’s in-store and online shelves are stocked with the best of the best....

Magnesium is an essential mineral needed by almost every cell in the human body. It’s estimated that around half of all adults do not get enough magnesium from their diet, leading to low levels in the blood and symptoms of deficiency. Excess alcohol intake, some medications and certain health problems, such as digestive disorders, thyroid imbalances and kidney disease...

Memorial Day weekend is a huge weekend for sales, but why wait until Friday after work to start shopping? Many of our favorite retailers and brands have already launched their sales! We’ve combed the internet to collect a full list of stores who are hosting big—no HUGE—discounts for items around the home. We also did a bit of early online...

Hey there! I’m Brett McNeil, the fitness consultant for FitMinutes. Throughout the month, I’ll be answering a few questions from our readers. This week, it’s all about the little ones. Read on to find out what I think about kids and weight training. Q: My son is 13 and plays hockey. I am looking to start him at a gym,...

Memorial Day weekend is a huge weekend for sales, but why wait until Friday after work to start shopping? Many of our favorite retailers and brands have already launched their sales! We’ve combed the internet to collect a full list of stores who are hosting big—no HUGE—discounts. We also did a bit of early online shopping. Click on the links...

Walking on your hands develops strength in the shoulders and wrists, and gives your core a good workout as you balance yourself. Bonus: it’s a really great party trick. It’s not something you just want to jump straight into though. One false move and you might injure your wrists or drop yourself right on your head. To stay safe, work...

Is your kitchen feeling a bit crowded these days? Make room in your cabinets and drawers by tossing any items you don’t use. Then, introduce your kitchen to some new tools that are not only incredibly useful but also too cute to hide from plain sight. Keep scrolling to view 10 useful and (totally cute) items you’ll want on...

We’re excited to introduce our fitness consultant, Brett McNeil! He is a hockey player, Olympic Weightlifting competitor, Level 1 and Level 2 Crossfit trainer and an all-around good guy. When he’s not training, coaching or studying to complete the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification, he’ll be guiding all of our fitness and health content and answering any questions our...