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Women, Girls and the Cost of Being Female
A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute offered a startling calculation: the world can gain $12 trillion by 2025 simply by empowering women and achieving gender parity in the work place and our homes. This is big news for international leaders, multinational corporations, banking conglomerates – and moms and daughters everywhere. “The Power of…
Easy Halloween Costumes for Kids
Do you get stressed out every October, trying to come up with the perfect Halloween costume for your little darling? Fear not! It doesn’t have to be a daunting task.In fact there are tons of creative costumes that can be created in minutes using things you might already have laying around the house. So if you’re a busy mom on a budget, here are four quick and easy Halloween costume ideas:
Costume & Halloween Party Ideas
Young children have a hard time distinguishing between what is real and what is fantasy, so scary Halloween costumes and party decorations could frighten younger party guests. Be sure all aspects of your Halloween costume party are age-appropriate for children. Aim for cutesy rather than spooky to ensure the children have a good time.
What Is the Cost of an Abortion?
When a woman chooses an abortion to terminate an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy, she may need to pay for it out-of-pocket since some health insurance companies do not pay for abortion services. On top of the emotional stress about the decision and the physical stress from pregnancy’s least-charming attribute, morning sickness, the financial stress can take its toll on a woman. Knowing what to expect can help ease that worry.
Why Should We Eat Organic Food?
Organic foods cost — on average — 20 percent more than their non-organic counterparts. If you are looking to increase the nutritional value of the foods you serve your family and to decrease the chemical additives in the foods your family eats, paying the additional cost for organic foods may be worth it.