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How to Cope With Holiday Stress
Christmas is supposed to be filled with joy and gratefulness but more often than not, families are feeling the pressure of keeping up with “The Joneses”. The kids typically spend Thanksgiving day looking at the ads and dreaming of the things that they would love …
How to Childproof Your Home
We’ve all been warned about the “terrible twos” when it comes to our little toddlers entering their curious stage of life. As a parent, it can be overwhelming trying to keep them safe and out of mischief 24/7. Pay special attention to these five areas …
5 Things Your Teen Needs to Know Before Starting A Business
Is your teenager looking for a job? Summer employment opportunities for teenagers has steadily declined since the Great Recession in 2010 (housing market crash). Roughly 70% of teenagers are not working or looking for a job. Only about 30% of teenagers actually held a job …
Frozen 2 Cupcakes
Frozen 2 opens this weekend and I’m excited. I’ve asked my son to go with me but he said, “mom, I don’t like Frozen anymore.” Insert sad face. I was really hoping that he would go with me to see it but it looks like …
Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Cupcakes
Can you believe that next week is Thanksgiving? This year has not been an easy year but I’m thankful for what I’ve been through. It has been a time of reflection, putting my faith into God’s plan as the circumstances aren’t possible any other way, …
Teenagers: Consider a Career in the IT Field Without a Degree
Jobs in the IT (information technology) industry will continue to be in high demand. Technology is rapidly changing and companies will be dependent on well-qualified personnel who has very specific training within the IT field. IT professionals are drawn to the field because jobs are …
Easy Fall-Inspired Cupcakes
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. In Texas, the summer temperatures can be brutal and it makes spending time outside playing nearly impossible unless you are in the swimming pool. This year we have had some crazy weather and it seems like fall has …
Meet Elitone: Stress Urinary Incontinence Device for Women
Disclosure: Thank you Elitone for allowing me to share this FDA medical device for stress urinary incontinence for women. All opinions are all my own and your results may vary. If you have any questions about stress urinary incontinence, please see your doctor for further …
Important Steps to Take After a Positive Pregnancy Test
Do you suspect that you are pregnant? Grab a pregnancy test and follow the instructions on the package. There is a wide variety of pregnancy tests on the market but some are a bit more sensitive than others. I’ve always taken the Walmart brand test …