May 20, 2013

2 DIY Fruity Lip Balms

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For your next girls night out or girlie birthday party make these simple  DIY Lip Balms created by Cozy Friedman  author of Cozy’s Complete Guide to Girls’ Hair, and beauty expert and author of Bonding Over Beauty, Erika Katz.  FRUITY LIP BALM To keep lips soft and silky, this fruity lip balm exfoliates dead skin [...]

DIY Heart Braid

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 Does your daughter love braids?  then she will love this heart braid from Kids’ hair authority and author of Cozy’s Complete Guide to Girls’ Hair. Cozy Friedman and  beauty expert and author of Bonding Over Beauty, Erika Katz  give us step by step how to create heart braids. What You’ll Need: Wide-tooth comb, fine-tooth comb, [...]

#Address Your Heart – Win a $50,000 Kitchen Makeover

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Heart disease is the number one killer of American men and women, so keeping your heart healthy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. I have been fortunate to not have a family history of heart disease however my husband has not 7 years ago his dad [...]

DIY Get Well Caddy

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The dreaded cold and flu season has arrived. Though I’m not wishing it upon any family, I want to inspire you to prepare for its arrival with this DIY Get Well Caddy. You never know when a cold or flu might show up in your home this winter. Click here  for my how to create [...]

20 Tips for a Germ-Free School Year

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From: Kids National Geographic   The school year always brings new friends, new teachers, new assignments, and unfortunately some new germs. But not to worry, a new school year doesn’t have to mean new illnesses!         Follow these tips and you might score a perfect attendance record this year! Wash your hands [...]

22 Non-Candy Alternatives For Halloween

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The Candy fest is about to begin or better known as Halloween Trick or Treating.  My childhood tradition  of going door to door in the cold saying those famous words “Trick or Treat” and hoping for one more piece of chocolate has been passed down to my children. I now walk the streets and wait [...]

What Parents Need to Know About Pink Eye

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As summer fades away and children head back to school, concerns about sunscreen and day camp are quickly replaced by homework and hygiene – and for many parents, pink eye is one of the top concerns. Children are often susceptible to catching pink eye (or conjunctivitis) —in fact, more than 3 million school days are [...]

Fight The Back To School Illness

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The school bell has rung and my kids have headed back into the GERM FEST – Yes, schools are the perfect breeding ground for germs.  We all know that our kids spend the day sharing germs while riding the school bus, sitting in their classrooms, playing on the playground , using the bathrooms and even [...]

Choosing An Invisalign Provider

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Being the mom of 5 kids I often think I could start a referral business offering local moms advice on pediatricians, dentist, orthodontist, the best places for birthday parties, shopping and the list goes on and on as I continue to   get phone calls, emails and text message asking me for my advice and past [...]

Sleep and Weight Gain

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Moving Free® with Mirabai Sleep and Weight Gain By: Mirabai Holland, MFA © 2012   Eating fewer calories, exercising more and still having a hard time getting those extra pounds off? Here’s a question for you: How’s your sleep? I for one, every time I travel, seem to gain a couple of pounds just when [...]