Father’s Day

Father’s DaY is this weekend and many of us mothers are running about looking for the perfect gift for that special man that has a special place in our child’s’ heart. The strange thing about Father’s Day is that unlike Mother’s Day, it really doesn’t get the same amount of popularity, the commotion is a lot less for this day. Why is this? Well maybe because we mothers simply like to be showered with gifts while fathers tend to be more laid back and just want to have a day out with the family. Maybe this could simply be because everyone sees the mother as the main caretaker of the child?

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DIY Keratin Treatment Express Blowout

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For those of you who do not have the time or the money to spend at the salon getting a keratin treatment, no fear! There is an easy way to get the same results as you would at the salon in the comfort of your own home for a fraction of the cost. The best way to get smooth hair at home is to use, Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Express Blow Out. This is a keratin treatment that will not last as long as the keratin you get at the salon, but it will offer the same results for a fraction of the price and time. Keratin Complex Express Blowout lasts from 3-6 weeks. It offers you the same results as a keratin treatment; smoother hair, more manageability, enhanced shine and frizz control. You can wash your hair as early as 8 hours after having the treatment, and total time for application is an hour.

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Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day weekend is here and many of us parents are wondering what to do with the kids. When you have kids, it all of a sudden becomes a little more difficult to plan because now you have to take their schedules into consideration, especially if they are younger. Once they become teens it’s much easier as they just go with the flow (that is when they are not too busy with their own plans).

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Best Natural Skin Care Products

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If you are joining the organic bandwagon that many of us are, then there is definitely one thing on your mind! Finding the best natural skin care products is a must for yourself and your children if you are interested in taking on a new more organic routine. The good news is that these days, the options for natural skin care, natural hair care and natural makeup are increasing, making it easier for us to stay beautiful and healthy all at once.

The bad news? Well, you may have to leave some of your trusty and favorite brands that are more luxurious, but less organic behind. Yes, girls this means saying goodbye to your favorite YSL night cream or deliciously smelling Kerastase shampoo. However, there truly is no need to fret! The options for finding the best natural skin care products are also quite glamorous, just not as glitzy.

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The Truth about Vitamin D

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There has been a lot of talk lately about the importance of Vitamin D. It is a vitamin that helps us maintain our bone strength and helps elevate your moods. These are two pretty important factors, so it is quite easy to see why there is so much discussion in regards to maintaining your vitamin D levels normal and even more so about how to get vitamin D.

For years we have heard that the best way to get vitamin D is through sun exposure. Yes, we all know that a little sun is very healthy for us. It elevates our mood, gets us out in the fresh air, and usually gets us involved in a little activity, which is a win-win all around. However, it can also be damaging to our skin, therefore sunbathing every day to get your daily dose of vitamin D may not be the best choice.

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Lip Fillers

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Ok, so about a month ago I went for my usual botox injections and decided to try lip fillers for the first time. This was a truly bold decision as I have heard they are extremely painful and was terrified that my lips would end up looking crazy like a duck.

So after about four hours of numbing cream all over my face, I took the dive and went for the lip fillers. I didn’t want to look like Angelina Jolie, as much as I love her I think that would be too much for me. All I wanted was a little more fullness, something barely noticeable but noticeable at the same time. Yes, my doctor does hate me!

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The Leather Tote

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If there is one accessory every woman has in her closet, it is a large leather tote. It can be faux leather, real leather a combination of. The tote bag is a must to your wardrobe; especially for the summer months when we start to pack a little more in our bag for after work activities. As a mom, I know that the beauty of a tote bag is not only the fact that it looks super chic, but that I can stuff it with the essentials for my son and I to get out for the day.

The leather tote is got its origin from the idea of the shopping bag. It is a large bag that you can put everything in and run around in comfort with. It has taken many shapes within the past years, but remains a must for any woman’s closet. Lately you may see more and more of the cloth tote bags that are printed with images in the front. Those are especially trendy right now. However the fact is, that the tote is a must.

Let your leather tote represent your personality.
Let your leather tote represent your personality.

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Brazilian Blowout

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As the summer heat starts to sizzle so does our hair. For many of us, this means a lot of unruly hair and a whole lot of frizz. Not very pretty and certainly not very attractive. This is why many of us are sprinting to get a Brazilian Blowout ASAP to help control our unruly hair and allow us to look beautiful throughout the summer months.

What is a Brazilian Blowout you may ask? There are so many forms of this treatment right now, but the answer is quite simple. A Brazilian Blowout is a keratin treatment that helps to tame your frizz and infuse your hair with shine. One of my favorite keratin treatments is the Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Express Blowout. This is a professional use product, however I have used it at home as well. If you know what you are doing it turns out great (again if you know what you are doing, otherwise please visit your local salon).

Brazilian Blowout
Brazilian Blowout

What I love about this Brazilian Blowout product is that it leaves my hair smooth, stronger and truly resistant to frizz. I can actually walk out the door when it is raining and not fear that my hair is going to expand exponentially as it would without any keratin treatment.

Maintaining your Brazillian Blowout and keratin treatment is easy enough as well. All you need is a good keratin shampoo and conditioner to maintain your hair sleek and beautiful. Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Keratin care Shampoo and Conditioner are really great at delivering moisture, shine, and maintaining your keratin treatment longer.

The way Brazilian Blowouts work is simple. They create a keratin bond around each hair strand. This bond protects your hair from humidity, heat damage and seals in shine and smoothness. Keratin bonds also fill in any gaps that you may have in your hair shaft creating stronger and healthier hair.

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Brazilian Blowout

The Brazilian Blowout is truly a great option, especially for summer when unruly hair gets its most unruly and hard to manage. So my advice before the summer really starts to sizzle is for you unruly haired girls and guys to visit your local salon for a keratin treatment ASAP!

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Braided Hairstyles

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One of the top trends in hair right now is the braid. Let’s face it, braids are beautiful, fun, and pretty easy to achieve with a quick tutorial! Braided Hairstyles are also the perfect choice for summer hair, a time that we are running around and certainly do not want our hair getting in the way. Braided hairstyles are the in vogue right now and we are seeing them everywhere from top fashion magazines to runways.

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“The Rainbow Comes and Goes”, an Inspiration

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I have always been a big fan of Anderson Cooper and have always been fascinated with the way he shies away from speaking of his family. For those of you who may not know (although I believe the whole world knows by now after reading, “The Rainbow Comes and Goes”), Cooper is the son of Gloria Vanderbilt. Yes, his mother is basically New York City Royalty !

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