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I'm a young, married woman with a two-year old son. Life doesn't get much better for me, and I thank my lucky stars for all I have. The one outlet I don't get to do very often is express myself creatively, and this was a perfect opportunity to do so. My degree

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice My favorite seasonal pajamas: 3 of 20
Pajamas are the quickest way to a woman's heart, if you ask me. The number of different pajama sets I own is ridiculous, but I wear each and every set. Each brings a memory back to my mind, and I can quietly drift off to sleep.Numerous types of pajamas are available, and all are designed for individual style. Here are a few f... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Things to consider before joining a gym: 5 of 29
New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and nothing beats the thought of wearing your swanky size-6 dress for the festivities. With the holidays coming up, it's a good idea to join a gym in order to combat those pesky extra pounds looming in the gravy. Now, it's time to take a look realistically at what you are facing when... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to avoid diet pitfalls: 5 of 14
Avoiding diet pitfalls is one of the hardest acts to do when you are trying to lose weight. There are many culprits in the quest for those size 6 jeans that can derail your diet, but here are a few ways to avoid them.It's always someone's birthday at the office and donuts are perpetually in the break room. Be picky about what... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Breakfast on the go: 10 of 26
Both experts and our moms always say the breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If that's true, then why do so many of us insist on skipping it altogether? Time is a huge factor. Mornings are the busiest time of day for most people. We have to get out of bed, get ready for the day, get the kids off to school, AND we... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Finding that work-life balance: 16 of 38
Can working moms have it all? In other words, can you have a happy, fulfilled family life and still have a successful career outside the home? Stop laughing. No, really. Stop laughing! New moms find it extremely difficult to cut the ties of motherhood after their first children are born. The oh-so-sweet smell of a new baby is... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to enjoy marital happiness after the honeymoon phase: 3 of 5
Your dress is packed away, and you are getting used to saying "my husband" to strangers. The tan you worked so hard for is starting to fade from your honeymoon on the beach. You've unpacked all your wedding gifts and written the necessary thank you cards. Your husband and you have christened' every room in your new house, hav... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to prevent holiday weight gain: 14 of 22
It's getting to be that time of year again. The time between Halloween and New Years is filled with food, fun, and parties. And each season, we are racked with guilt from overeating, stand in long lines to buy bigger jeans, and promise ourselves to do better next year.Let's conquer these feelings of guilt before they even get... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Where hidden calories lie: 7 of 10
You are feeling so good about yourself today because of your smart choice of having a salad today instead of that cheeseburger that was calling your name. You almost feel sorry for yourself!Wait! Before you shove that forkful of calorie-laden salad in your smug mouth, let's review what some all too common diet-blunders that c... More..
Business > Office The ideal workplace: 23 of 31
Do you ever see those happy-to-get-to-work people in the mornings? You know the ones. The perma-smile businessman in line at Starbucks, the "Have a fantastic day," neighbor, and the friendly driver who lets anyone in front of her all may have one thing in common: they love where they work.Many employers can't understand why t... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Have a healthy Mexican fiesta: 7 of 8
You are on a diet, and your friends want you to meet them for dinner at the most fantastic Mexican food restaurant in town. What do you do? Go for it and throw your dieting rules out the window? Or do you decline the offer to go home and eat your salad, only to feel left out of the fun? Neither! Yes, you can have a Mexican me... More..