Posted on August 22, 2009 by Kate
A lemonade stand is a good way to teach your kids the basics of business, by letting them run it. All you need is a small table and some chairs for the kids to sit in. You don’t really have to have an actual stand. When the days are sunny and hot, provide a beach [...]
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Posted on August 14, 2009 by Kate
At some point in her life, every woman experiences a yeast infection. Vaginal odor is typically caused by infection. Where a yeast infection is a bit more severe than Bacterial Vaginosis, it causes a similar feeling of discomfort and often results in vaginal odor. BV is often mis-diagnosed as a yeast infection. And while the [...]
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Posted on July 24, 2009 by Kate
Acne is something nearly everyone has experienced at one time. It’s often painful and can cause confidence issues or embarassment. Here are a few myths about acne.
1. Acne results from stress
Stress has no direct effect in resulting acne. However, stress increases the creation of cortisol in our body. Coritsol influences sebaceous glands in our skin [...]
Posted on July 11, 2009 by Kate
Lap band surgery is becoming a popular way to overcome morbid obesity. The adjustable gastric band, also called lap band, is a small band device that is placed around the upper stomach which limits how much the patient can eat. There are many surgeons out there that provide lap band surgeries, so picking the right [...]
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Posted on July 3, 2009 by Kate
I’m a huge advocate of natural and eco friendly products, so of course I use organic makeup. But, as you know, it’s pretty hard to come by quality natural makeup that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg – if you can even find it locally to buy. Finding local businesses to purchase from are [...]
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Posted on June 28, 2009 by Kate
The end of June has come, so school is out, and the kids are full of excitement. Sometimes not knowing how to entertain your kids for the entire summer can make things become a little overwhelming. Usually they are accustomed to having school all day and that tends to keep them busy. Now they are [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2009 by Kate
Hair extensions are a great way to add extra length and volume to your hair, especially if your hair is short or super-fine. And while you may think that’s the way to go, you may also be scared – especially after Britney Spears allegedly lost her hair due to wearing extensions. So can hair extensions [...]
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Posted on June 6, 2009 by Kate
Cosmetic surgery is increasingly popular – toning and tightening or just enhancing the body, cosmetic surgery procedures are on the rise. Everyone has considered a nip and tuck here and there – but before one goes under the knife, there are some serious things to consider before getting cosmetic surgery:
The most important reason that you [...]
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Posted on May 22, 2009 by Kate
Ever wondered if there were some actual easy things one could do to make their appearance, or wardrobe stretch further than it would without other intervention? Some things are quite easy, as you’ll soon see.
Maybe you’re short, and would like to look a few inches taller but don’t feel comfortable in heels? Try wearing mini [...]
Posted on May 5, 2009 by Kate
Obese people are less likely to be respected by doctors and it could harm their care. Overweight patients have suspected that they were being treated differently because of their weight, and now there’s finally proof that it is true.
Research from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania show that patients who are overweight are more likely [...]
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