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4 Easy Steps to have The (Sex) Talk with your Kids

Does anyone else think kids today are growing up too fast? Its not that they are growing into responsibilities of adulthood or suddenly learning faster than the rest of us did, but the youth of America is becoming more and more mature as they become more and more overexposed. And while many of you are thinking about our culture teaching children new and exciting curse words or spreading violence, Ive noticed kids today are exposed most in matters concerning sex.

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Easy Steps to Fighting the Aging Process

You may recall I wrote a post on aging gracefully. I pointed out the simple fact, that no matter how rich, how poor, how thin, how happy, how unhappy you are, there is one thing in this world you cannot fight, and just happen to be battling at the EXACT same rate as the next person AGING. Madonna is over 50. Yes, Even Madonna turned 50! Enough said. But in that Blog post, I talked about my desire to age without any help from Dr. 90210. I wrote about how to age gracefully. But, today, were taking it one step further. Today, were talking how to put that aging process on slow-mo. And Im not on the fence here. I just turned 35 and because I dont intend on going the plastic route, Im gonna fight the crap out of this aging process.

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Smoky Eye in Four Easy Steps

Brett Freedman has made up some of the most beautiful faces in Hollywood including Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, and Jessica Alba. He has perfected the smoky eye look, which many celebs love wearing on red carpets. Going out on the town or on a date night? Re-create the look! Brett has given Modernmom a step by step guide on how to do it the same way the celebrities do. Here it goes:

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Easy Steps to Beat Stress Now!

Whether you are a full time parent or the head of a company, the stress can zap your energy. Its hard to be patient and present when your batteries are totally depleted. When you are on an airplane, the first thing they tell you is, in case of an emergency, make sure to put your mask on before assisting your children. This is a great metaphor for parenting. How can you possibly give to another when you are completely drained and have nothing left to give?

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How to Apply Makeup in 10 Easy Steps

Once you have a set make up routine, you can get ready quickly. Reduce the size of your make up bag by including only the essentials for face, eyes and lips. Toss out any extra shades of lipstick you have not worn in six months since you probably won’t wear them again. Stick with the shades and brands that you like the best. By minimizing your make up case and make up in drawers, you will spend less time looking for the right shade. Sticking with the same colors also makes it easier and faster to get ready, which is essential when you’re busy.