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Sex is not a big deal

By Christine
Sex is not a big deal

Sex seems to be this seemingly in-navigable minefield – one wrong step and KABOOM, the whole damn thing will blow.   What I want to know is, how did this happen?  I’m sure that it was not meant to be this way.   But, it is the ultimate topic of taboo.  I am totally hard-pressed to find... »

Staying Sexy Cool After Baby

By Raynetta Bryan
Staying Sexy Cool After Baby

I wish I could tell you there was a super secret new ‘it’ thing that only a few people had discovered to remaining sexy after baby, however, ’it’ does not exist.  If you want to stay sexy after having children there are a few must do’s: Take care of your skin: That means wear sunscreen, hydrate and moisturize. ... »

Destress and regain strength and energy after pregnancy with yoga

By Brandi M. Fleeks
Destress and regain strength and energy after pregnancy with yoga

Having a new baby doesn't mean being unable to workout and postnatal and mommy and me yoga are perfect for maintaining a new mother's physical and mental well-being. »

It’s bigger than that social event – it’s your life

By Cutty
It’s bigger than that social event – it’s your life

Getting in shape for the right reasons, what it means to you as well as society. »

For the Love of Doughnuts

By Annmarie Smittle
For the Love of Doughnuts

I stare longingly at the sweet, shiny, glazed doughnut as it beckons me to eat it.  Well, today it’s the doughnut calling to me, but tomorrow it could be the doughnut’s partner in crime, the cinnamon roll. Even if the offending pastries aren’t actually in front of me, they can still be just as vivid... »

My Children are Driving me Crazy!

By Karri
My Children are Driving me Crazy!

When you are a stay-at-home mom, or a mom who works from home, the school year allows you some liberty and time away from the kids.  Even if you have kids in school and little ones at home, you still have at least six or seven hours in a day where you do not... »

Growing More Beautiful With Age….Growing Up Rather Than Growing Old

By Karri
Growing More Beautiful With Age….Growing Up Rather Than Growing Old

The number one, no doubt about it, secret to growing more beautiful with age is to grow up and grow confident in yourself.   It can be depressing to sit and think back to the body and face we may have had years ago.  Even when you think back to those days, you may remember that... »

Looking at Aging in a Different Light

By Paula
Looking at Aging in a Different Light

“Hmmm…aging…ugh…wrinkles, grey hair, sagging skin…ugh…what’s to be said about aging that isn’t already apparent?” I think to myself.   In our youth centered society we are bombarded by wrinkle creams, hair dyes, exercise routines and clothes that we wish we could wear.  “Ahh, to be young again,” I mumble softly and go back to my writing. The... »

Increase your Heart Rate to Improve your Life Rate

By Raynetta Bryan
Increase your Heart Rate to Improve your Life Rate

When it comes to exercise I’d rather go to the dentist than to do it.  I’ve made up 101 reasons why I shouldn’t have to do it.   Recently, though, as I looked across the room I saw two wonderful reasons I not only should but MUST do it,  my eight year old daughter and my husband. It’s funny how wanting... »

Beautiful Wrinkles

By Annmarie Smittle
Beautiful Wrinkles

My husband tells me that my wrinkles are beautiful.  I love him for it, but do I really believe him?  The first two little wrinkles that appeared under each one of my eyes I reluctantly accepted as an inevitable progression into my thirties and motherhood.  However, when I spotted the vertical forehead wrinkles popping... »

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