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When Should Teens Start Thinking About College?

How early is too early to start thinking about college? The answer: It is never too early. Typically, educators throughout the United States tend to place the most emphasis of the college search and application process during a students junior and/or senior year of high school. But with colleges becoming more and more competitive and expensive, the reality is that families need to be thinking about college much earlier than the latter two year of high school.

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Talking About Makeup And Skin Care With My Pre-Teen Niece

During the summer, I spent a week on the east coast for a visit with family.My niece Allison and I love to spend time together – you see, ever since she was five years old, she discovered that Auntie Karen was a makeup girl. A.K.A. girly girl! Every visit, Allison would ask me to apply makeup on her face (with the approval of her mother of course). We would play with a variety of colors and makeup brushes.

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What Are the Treatments for Dry Skin Acne?

If you have dry skin, your acne outbreaks worsen when moisture is scarce due to the drop in humidity and temperature. Your skin may become dry and irritated, causing your skin to itch and flake around the mouth, nose, shoulders and buttocks. Severe skin dryness may cause your skin to crack, leaving it vulnerable to the bacteria that causes acne. A daily routine of adding moisture to the skin will help offset this problem; you may need additional treatment if your acne persists.