Long hair, short hair, wavy or straight; no matter what kind of hair you have, you’ve probably experienced the Chia Pet look before. You know what I’m talking about – out of control frizzy, fly-away hair that has a mind of its own.
While frizz isn’t completely avoidable, there are many things you can do to help prevent and control everyday frizz. If you’re looking for fabulous, frizz-free hair all day long, these tips can help.
Eyes are the windows to a person’s soul, as the saying goes. They can speak volumes, so it is important to make them look their best. It doesn’t matter if you’re 20, 40 or even 80, there’s no reason you can’t have glamorous, evening eyes without a lot of work.
Get gorgeous peepers every time by following these eight steps.
Sometimes, that’s how it happens – you’re just going about your day when suddenly you receive horrible news. Dealing with major changes in life is hard enough; but dealing with unexpected change and sudden turmoil can be devastating.
How can you cope?
Here are four tips for dealing with the unexpected that may help you get through a difficult and challenging time.
Spring will soon be here. If you are like many folks around the world, you may be biding your time until you can begin spring cleaning in earnest. What is the history of spring cleaning? Why do families choose to follow this age-old ritual? Read on for my spring cleaning tips and checklist.. What I … Read more
Some moms seem naturally wired to appreciate and enjoy the “little things in life.” Sometimes, though, that kind of craving can leave you feeling pretty discontent. Maybe you’re not one of them. Maybe it’s hard for you to find pleasure in small things, and you crave something bigger and more exciting. For moms, it can be … Read more
Controlling stinging insects in and around your home is certainly a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Stinging insects pose a threat to people and animals, so getting rid of them is important for preventing injury.
When you think of intellectual development in children, what do you think of?
Do you imagine a super-genius with no social life? What about creative development? Many of us think of painting and drawing and other visual arts when we think of kids being “creative.”
Unfortunately, stress is not an “adults only” problem. Children can feel stressed, too, and they need for the adults in their lives to teach them proper coping mechanisms. But sometimes, adults feel stumped and unsure what to do.
Here are some tips for helping children cope with stress.
Does starting seeds indoors sound too complicated or difficult? It doesn’t have to be at all – you just need to find the right information. A step-by-step guide can help. Here are some quick and easy steps for starting seeds indoors. 1. Find a Location First, you need to find a location for your seed-sowing … Read more
When you go in for an interview, the visual impression you make will wordlessly communicate a lot about you: how well you can put things together, whether or not you pay attention to detail, and how self-aware you are (to name a few).
While individuality is a good thing, expressing yourself through appropriate clothing ups your chances for success considerably.
Here are some tips for interviews and the workplace, and how to dress for success.
When you really need a job, it’s hard to consider unpaid or volunteer work. But it just might be the ticket in to a more lucrative position.
Just letting go…that’s a challenge for moms, isn’t it? We fear that if we let go for even a moment, everything will fall apart. Rules won’t be followed; messes will be made; income will be lost; clothes will be worn backwards.
But so what?
Sometimes, it helps to let go a bit and be grateful. Here are some tips for moms on doing just that.
If you have a pest control problem, hiring a pest control service is an option. But not all pest control services are the same. It pays (sometimes quite literally) to do you research.
As you look into hiring a pest control service, here are some things to consider.
When you feel tired and run down from time to time, how do you react? Do you get more rest, ponder if your diet could be better, just trudge through, have a coffee (like your humble author), or reach for an energy drink? If you said yes, STOP!
When food shopping for the week (or month), a lot of thought goes in to our selections – yet many of us give very little thought about how much of what we buy and prepare goes in the trash. For example, did you know we throw away approximately one third of the food we buy each week?
Here are some helpful tips to help reduce food waste.
Sometimes it seems that the only thing parents and children share is DNA. As a parent, you have the opportunity to encourage your children by sharing more than that with them. This article will talk about how to laugh with your kids them and enhance all of your lives.
There are a lot of agents that can weaken a woman’s pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor is a “hammock” of muscles that hold the pelvic organs in place.
Here you will learn all about Kegel exercises – especially helpful for those who have stress incontinence or uterine prolapse.
Wintertime can be cozy and warm, but it can also make things feel pretty stuffy once spring starts to come. Bringing some freshness into your home is surprisingly simple, and can make a big difference in how you feel and how your home looks.
Here are ten easy tips to freshen up your home – this spring or anytime!
Valentine’s Day lends itself to crafts, especially paper ones. And they don’t have to take a lot of time to be beautiful and appropriate to the holiday.
Here are three ideas for quick Valentine’s Day crafts.
A brunch can be as casual or formal as you make it. It can be informal dress or food, but served with glitzy touches. No special occasion necessary – just a free weekend.
Need meal ideas? Fear not!
Here are some of my ideas for a delicious spring brunch.