Is your teenager suffering from cystic acne? Cystic acne is very painful and often causes huge inflamed, red bumps. The source of infection starts deep under the skin’s surface. Acne flare-ups usually begin as your teenager starts puberty but it affects up to 80% of people at some point between the ages of 11 and…
Our family is moving from an apartment that has decent-sized closets to a home that probably won’t have ample closet space or extra storage. As we are busy packing up the apartment, I’m trying to purge as much as possible so that I am not stuck trying to figure out a place for all of…
Does your teenager suffer from low self-esteem due to teenage-age breakouts? Teenage acne is a normal occurrence during puberty but it can also strike at any anytime during your life. The best way to treat acne is to develop a healthy skin care routine. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Parents, if your teenager has…
What is teenage acne? As your child approaches their preteens, their body starts preparing their body to start puberty. Puberty causes the body to start going through major changes. These changes begin in the hypothalamus region of the brain. Then the hypothalamus starts releasing a hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), that signals the beginning of puberty….
During the wintertime, we tend to hibernate indoors and spend too much time behind the screen. As soon as it is nice outside, we try to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. But why not get outside and play these outdoor games for kids. As a mom, I’ve always been fairly picky…
Teething is a difficult time whether your child is an infant or a two-year-old. Your child’s pearly whites probably began to pop up from the time they were around 4 months old while other babies don’t get them until they are a year old. If you thought teething stopped once your child had a mouth…
Being a stay-at-home is one of the most rewarding jobs but it can come at a hefty price if you neglect your own self-care. A mom’s job is never done and you are probably ready to pull your hair out some days. As a previous stay at home mom in my early 20s, I can…
Spring is finally here! The sun is shining, the flowers are starting to bloom, and Easter is right around the corner. Celebrate this Easter by adding a new tradition to the big egg hunt. Gifts.com has created a unique alternative to Easter candy to fill the eggs this year. Try these printable Easter Egg Coupons….
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. A month ago, my life was turned upside down and I’ve been dealing with the aftermath of the mess that was created. I’ve been married to who I thought was the love of my life; however, that changed a few years ago when I was diagnosed with major health…
The downside of the public education system, teenagers aren’t taught the necessary life skills, like smart money management, that it takes to leave home and maintain their own residence. As a parent, I know how important it is to teach my children how to manage their own money so they don’t run into money problems…