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It’s Okay to Brag During Performance Reviews
It is almost time for annual performance reviews at many companies. I can already feel the anxiety building as we prepare to receive some “constructive feedback” about our job performance and decisions about promotions and raises. Annual performance reviews are especially stressful for many women. Whether this is due to cultural norms of female modesty…
Moms Who Can’t Cook and the Kids Who Love Them
In college I had a friend who adored cooking for me. She said she put love in the food while she chopped, cooked, and served. I swear, the simple meals she made for me in her familys kitchen tasted better than anything Id ever eaten.
Super Fun Idaho Bike Ride
An article from Traveling Pat! Patricia is a regular contributor to this blog. She has an adventurous spirit with a love for travel. Follow along with Pat as her journey takes her around the world. —
What Are the Benefits of Traditional Makeup vs. Mineral Makeup?
From the time they step in their mothers’ high-heeled shoes to their first days of work, women embrace makeup to help them perfect their looks. From blush and mascara to eye shadow and foundation, women use makeup to create day and night looks for their faces. While traditional makeup remains a staple for women, the recent popularity of mineral makeup brands gives women a clear makeup alternative with a variety boasting a variety of benefits.
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks
Occasionally, when your body grows quickly, stretch marks can appear. Marks may occur when you gain weight, get pregnant, gain muscle mass or even when you grow as a teenager. The cause is scarring under the skin, due to elastin and collagen breaking as the skin expands, according to Richard G. Glogau, a clinical professor at the University of California on the “Real Simple Magazine” website. Stretch marks can appear on nearly any surface on your body and may look red, pink, white or even silver. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to get rid of stretch marks, but it is possible to decrease the appearance.