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Alcohol Abuse: When Mommy Has a Problem

By Desire Washington She wasn’t going to make it. Sally was running late again and she hated seeing the look on her daughter Olivia’s eyes, as her daughter was forced to wait. Where had Sally’s day gone? An early morning PTA meeting? Done. Chores? Done. Shed revised the budget. Perhaps, it was the afternoon nap?

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Two Sisters, One Dream: Zouk Mixes Culture With Charity

Zouk: a style of music inspired by the rhythms of the Caribbean islands (or a four letter word that can earn you tons of points in your Scrabble or Words With Friends game). But for Jenny Best and Katharina Tagliaferro, Zouk is a way to bring worldly treasures to a new audience. The sisters are the owners of Zouk Los Angeles, a new boutique that just opened in Santa Monica.

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Second-Trimester Pregnancy Exercises

By the second trimester of your pregnancy, you likely suffer from some of the more exhausting symptoms associated with a growing baby, according to Pregnant Health. Your belly likely also sticks out and may get in the way of some of your favorite activities including exercise. Although all pregnant women must avoid activities such as bicycling, running, skiing and lifting heavy weights, women in the second trimester still can and should moderately exercise.