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How to Host a Baby Shower for Adoptive Parents
Image courtesy of Flickr How to Host a Baby Shower for Adoptive Parents According to Adoption Statistics of 2013, 15 percent of the adoptions in the United States were of children in the age range of newborns to 4 years old. For adoptive parents, the process of adoption can be both exciting and stressful, plagued with lots of waiting and oftentimes unanswered questions. A great way for family and friends to assist soon-to-be adoptive parents is to host a baby shower and provide the support and the essentials they’ll need to care for their new child. Image courtesy of Flickr Invitations Within the shower invitation, express…
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5 Tips for Purchasing Fabulous Plus Size Apparels Online
Image Courtesy of Shutterstock Buying clothing online is a great way to open up to new styles, even cooler deals, and a huge variety of accessories. This is especially true for those lucky enough to be shopping for plus size apparels, and whether a person is shopping for casual clothing or fun and flirty pieces, online shopping will not disappoint. Learn 5 great tips for purchasing plus size clothing online so you can have a fantastic wardrobe at the same time! Shop by style, not number Many people think that in order to find plus size clothing that will ultimately work for them, they need to shop…
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Gift Ideas for Mom that She’ll Love
Image courtesy of Flickr What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day She changed your diapers, fixed your boo-boos and, let’s not forget—she also brought you into this world. Don’t thank Mom with a mediocre dinner and box of chocolates this year—instead, put some thought into discovering what she really wants (like she does for you each time your birthday rolls around!). Here are a few thoughtful ways to appreciate Mom this Mother’s Day. Photo by thomasswanhoff via Flickr Relaxation A study recently conducted by Forbes.com and TheBump.com reported that 92 percent of working moms and 89 percent of stay-at-home moms feel overwhelmed by work, home and…
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Inexpensive Ways to Update Yourself and Home for Spring
Spring, ahhh… a fresh start. There is a lighter mood to Spring. We trade in our heavy sweaters for a lighter jacket, our boots for perhaps a sandal. Even the smallest of change can make you feel good and it doesn’t have to break the bank. A little something to celebrate the new season. It can be as small as a new nail polish shade, a new lipstick or changes around your home. There are a few ways that I like to do this. image courtesy of pinterest Brighten Up the Place With Flowers: Nothing says Spring like flowers, right? I love love love flowers in my home and…
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Disney Jumping Beans “Magic At Play” Collection at Kohl’s Giveaway
My daughter and I had a chance to check out the new Magic At Play collection from Disney and Jumping Beans at Kohl’s. The spirit of Disney and its beloved characters blends so well with the playfulness and practicality in this new Disney apparel by Jumping Beans that is designed to inspire fun and imagination. Kohl’s provided us with a gift card to purchase some of these fun clothes as well as provide a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card for a giveaway! The collection is available at Kohl’s as well as online at Kohls.com starting April 3rd so make sure to check it out if you are in love with these…
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Secrets of an Oily Skin Survivor: Why Your Skin Needs More Moisturizer, Not Less
The idea of adding moisture to an already-slick face probably seems counterintuitive to someone who has struggled with excess skin oil all his or her life. But it turns out that what you knew about oily skin may not be true, and the very habits you utilize to sop up excess oil could be making the problem worse. By better understanding your skin’s oil production process and what products work best for oily skin, you may be able to fight oil with oil and see a huge difference in the tone and texture of your skin. Oil Production Your skin’s natural process for creating oil is meant to balance your…
