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Skin Essentials for Modern Moms

If you find yourself struggling to get into a groove with your skin, fear no more. While there may exist hundreds, if not thousands, of skin care products, there is a core base of products that I suggest all women use diligently. Knowing which skin care products are effective can not only save you time and money, but it can also help speed up the skin rejuvenation process.

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Gluten-Free Zucchini Patties

Dont you love the vibrant vegetables and fruits that are starting to fill the store shelves now? One of the best parts of spring is a turn-around in fresh produce. It makes me giddy to see an abundance of beautiful whole foods.I hope that wherever you are the sun is shining more often than not, and that the warmth of spring is inspiring you to get creative outside and in the kitchen. Zucchini …

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Risky Business: Why Women Excel In Dangerous Careers

When my husband was diagnosed with a rare liver disease, I made an astonishing discovery: the risks I took at my job actually helped me manage the ordeal. As a professional ski patroller, I carry explosives, start avalanches, hike in chest deep snow, and haul heavy toboggans carrying gravely injured skiers. We women patrollers do this side by side with the men. While some might find my work a bit risky, I find it essential.

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Am I Renewed and Radiant Enough?

Has anyone seen the commercials for Dove ClearTone” deodorant and Tampax Radiant tampons? I caught these commercials on television the other night – I dont know if theyve been around awhile or if its just the first time Im seeing them, but the message I got from these two ads was a) my armpits need renewing and b) my tampon is not radiant enough. And isnt that just the way with advertising? To trick us into thinking that what were using isnt good enough/radiant enough/renewing enough and that next new thing will make our lives so much better!