In these cash-poor times a gym membership is a luxury most people can’t afford, but just because your bank account might be suffering doesn’t mean your body has to as well. From wobbly thighs to flabby waistlines, personal trainer Kathryn Freeland of Absolute Fitness has devised 10 workouts that you can do at home to tone up and blitz body trouble spots in no time.

1. Press-ups
This simple exercise is great for toning the pectoral muscles to give you a pert bust. Get into the standard press up position with hands on a table or the bed and slowly lower yourself down and back up again. Start with doing 10 a day and build up to 50 for noticeable results within a couple of weeks.

2. Rowing
OK, you might feel a bit stupid doing this at first but that’s the beauty of doing it in the safety of your own home. Rowing with weights, or in this case two plastic bottles filled with water, works the upper back, banishing unsightly back fat and giving a defined physique that’s great for strapless dresses and plunge back tops. Do three sets of 20 repetitions each day.

After the wedding is said and done and the after party has come to an end, the wedding is over, right? No, the wedding for the bride and groom is just getting started. After getting married it’s time for the bride and groom to get away from it all for a weekend by going on their honeymoon. Today we are going to talk about some hot honeymoon destinations that you will not want to miss out on. These honeymoon packages are a great way to get everything you want out of your honeymoon night.

First of all, before we cover any honeymoon ideas and things to do on your honeymoon, we need to cover the honeymoon destinations. First on the list is Hawaii. This is the modern bride’s top choice. The area is full of beautiful beaches and even waterfalls. There is no place in the world that screams romance quite like Hawaii. If you can not make it all the way to Hawaii, why not go to Florida. In fact, one of the most popular places to go in Florida for a honeymoon is Disney World. Here you can go to Epcot and see the world. This is the perfect place to take your new wife to show her the world when you do not really have the money to go. In Epcot, you can eat in places like Pairs and even see the Great wall of China.

It’s a sad fact that many people do not want to acknowledge but the truth is many marriages end in divorce. In fact, approximately one third of marriages these days will fail with spouses going their separate ways.

Divorce is a subject that makes people naturally uncomfortable because nobody like to think that their love affair is going to end badly. Discussing divorce is akin to talking about death - few people like to admit that it can affect their lives. Unfortunately the hard reality will mean that many of us will indeed have to deal with the pain and trauma of divorce.

If your marriage has come to an end, and you are facing the prospect of divorce, what things should you do, or expect to feel, during this very difficult time in your life? Following is a list of things you can do to make the period easier.

Weight loss has become the latest fad. We can’t talk pleasantly about the phenomenon but truly, we have conceded to losses that obesity brings and look to get back in shape; somehow, anyhow. Weight loss capsules are flying all over the market. Each week we hear of a certain pharmacological invention or herbal diet that seems to be doing well with the masses. Unfortunately, they hardly work. What works is trauma, psychological issues and a lot of despair.

Let’s thank our stars that we are still metabolic beings and can look to reduce fat through some disciplined physical adventure. We do not talk of weight training, resistance training or interval training; weight loss is possible through few very popular exercises today. Let’s talk about a few of them.

The costs of food for a wedding celebration can be astronomical, but by investigating wedding finger food reception ideas, a couple can cut their budget without cutting their menu.

Why Choose a Finger Food Reception?

A finger food menu is desirable and attractive for several reasons, depending on a couple’s reception plans.

Cost: Generally speaking, a selection of finger foods, even gourmet hors d’oeuvres- will be less expensive than a fully catered meal. Couples can save even more if they choose to make many of the finger foods themselves. Finger foods also save money on rental china and cutlery as well as less labor to serve. Couples should note, however, that extremely elaborate hors d’oeuvres can be more costly than simple full service meals.

Formality: Finger foods can be suitable for either a formal or a casual wedding, depending on the exact menu selection. Cheese and crackers is great for a casual event, while more exotic pates may be best for a formal affair.