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10 Ways to Show Someone How Much You Love Them

The difficulty people have in expressing love is painted amusingly in “The Fiddler On the Roof,” the classic musical set in pre-World War I Russia. When Tevye whimsically asks his wife, “Do you love me?” Golde replies, exasperated, that she’s washed his clothes, cleaned up after him, cooked for him, lived with him and fought with him for 25 years–and if that isn’t love, what is? In the century since, relationships have changed substantially, but love is still about giving and taking and sharing. Here are 10 ways to show someone how much you love them.

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African American Makeup Tips

Several decades ago, there were no makeups formulated specifically for African-American women. Fortunately, times have changed. Due to the pioneering efforts of supermodel Iman, who spent years comparing, creating and testing color palettes that complemented darker skin, there is now a wide array of products on the market for African-American women. With a few basic guidelines, you can achieve a look that is glowing and beautiful.

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Ideas for a Kids Tea Party

Tea parties are an excuse for kids to have a party. The tea party does not have to be for a birthday; it could just be for fun. Serve real decaffeinated tea at the party, and offer herbal tea options as well. For summer tea parties, make unsweetened decaffeinated iced tea or mix half lemonade with half iced tea. Serve cake, freshly cut fruits and finger sandwiches, all matching the tea party theme of your choice. Any of these tea party ideas could be for kids only, or changed into mom and daughter or mom and child parties.

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Tips for International Travel With Preschoolers

Whether your vision of an international trip is lazing in a hammock at the beach or climbing archaeological ruins, the experience is fundamentally changed when traveling with a preschooler. That is not to say that preschoolers cannot make international travel fun, interesting and rewarding, just that you must make an itinerary with a child’s interests and stamina in mind. With a few simple guidelines, the vacation can be enjoyable for preschoolers and adults alike.

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Keeping Heart Healthy

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. Yet most people picture middle-aged men when they hear about heart disease. While some risk factors for heart disease cannot be changed, simple lifestyle changes will allow a woman to keep her heart healthy. A healthy heart is only one benefit women will experience by making healthy lifestyle choices. A lower risk of other health conditions and lower numbers on the scale may also result from these changes.