Chatelaine

Kick the new season off right with a food-based detox that will help you eliminate toxins and get your immune system going at full-speed. With five different vegetables, this kale salad is a great way to start.

Today in the news: a new report reveals the latest trends in plastic surgery; Chris Brown gets violent again; rich white women at highest risk for melanoma; the U.S. military apologizes for gruesome photos; and a new report on our attitudes about water will surprise you.

If you’ve been handing over the financial reins to your spouse, it’s time to wake up and get involved in the family finances. If you don’t you could end up like Eilene Zimmerman — in an article she wrote for salon.com she tells how her divorce left her completely in the dark about her finances and a virtual non-entity on paper when it came to big assets like her house (she wasn’t even authorized to make a mortgage payment without her ex’s permission).

I’m cooking my way through Chatelaine’s cookbook and at recipe #33, Mussels with fennel, I ruined my first pot of the year. I was hoping to make it through one entire season before having to replace an item of cookware, but at least I made it to Daylight Savings Time. Sigh. And the charred sauce undoubtedly altered the taste of the meal which I’m sure would have been extremely tasty.

The Do Diet: Tired of feeling tired? Power up the day with foods that supercharge your stamina from morning to night — and help control your weight too

What’s old is new this season so be prepared to don some major designer-inspired throwbacks. We take the latest runway inspirations and make them wearable just for you

Rebecca Black's song Friday: Internet success of failure?

As Mark left for the field today and we had a realization about how little time we have together.

As we watch Japan continue to struggle out from under the horrific destruction of the earthquake and tsunami, and UN backed fighter planes try to protect beleaguered Libyan revolutionaries, it wouldn’t be surprising to see interest in a certain royal wedding begin to wane.

As parents, we’ve got so many things going on we can really lose that sense of where we’re at in the present moment. And our kids are attuned to that.

Start your spring exercise routine off on the right foot with the latest, greatest footwear for walking and running

In today’s news: Canadian wins Iron Chef; the latest on the MS liberation therapy debate; why celebs swear by transcendental meditation; Lady Gaga loses it (and we’re not talking about her mind); and the 30 best passive-aggressive fridge notes.