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Create Fun Fourth of July Fashions For Your Kids!

As a fashion loving mother of four mini fashionistas, I look forward to dressing my daughters for all of the holidays. Before my girls took their first real step, I designed them four matching red, white and blue tutus with dazzling sequin headbands for the Fourth of July. Oh yes I am one of THOSE MOTHERS. I am as passionate about holiday dressing as Carrie Bradshaw is about Manolo Blahnik shoes. Many women have the desire to add some pizazz to their childs wardrobe during the holidays, but fear their choices will shriek fashion faux pas instead of fashion fabulous. Fourth of July is the perfect holiday to step outside of your safe zone and experiment. For those who have waited until the final hour to shop for Independence Day, here are some options you can easily create for your little fashionista without spending a lot of time or money.

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Summer Shaving Style: Do You Go Bald or Burly?

To me, shaving is an interesting aspect of being a female, since it is more of a beauty routine than a hygienic or health necessity. For some cultures and women, shaving is neither interesting and nor necessary. However, in our society, it is noticed. For some, hair on the face or under the arms can be embarrassing and women seek to have it removed.

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A Playdate Hangover

Before I had my daughter, I remember cringing every time I heard a parent say the word playdate. Like silent birth and attachment parenting, it sounded a little too new-wave and high maintenance. When I was growing up, silent births happened when a woman screamed so loudly she lost her voice, and attachment parenting was more aptly named you cant say No to your child. Likewise, we never had playdates. When the neighbor kids knocked on the door, Mom didnt offer them handmade cupcakes on coordinating napkins. In fact, they werent even allowed inside.

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Fun 13th Birthday Party Ideas

Mark a 13th birthday with something special that reflects your child’s entrance into adolescence. Ask your child for ideas regarding the theme, activities, menu, guest list and location. For most teenagers, hanging out with friends tops the list of priorities–be it a few close buddies or everyone from summer camp and school. Personalize the event by having guests write notes, draw doodles or contributing a song to a mixed CD that commemorates the special day.