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by: Beverley Brooke

How fast you lose weight will depend on a number of factors, including the amount of weight you gained during your pregnancy.

Most women will lose anywhere from 10-14 pounds within the first 2 weeks of delivery. This weight may be attributed primarily to the loss of excess fluid in the body, the baby‘s weight, the placenta and amniotic fluid. Some women might lose a little bit less, and others might lose a little bit more.

As the uterus shrinks back down

by: Bettina Varese

Your soul mate might be your perfect match in almost every sense, but do your lovemaking sessions always live up to your expectations? I mean, do you prefer to make love in the evening and your partner is a morning riser, so to speak? Learn how one couple found that erotica books and erotic short story books helped them "get it on".

Choosing between a night time romp and a morning quickie may seem like an either or situation if your life does not allow you the lux

by: Maya Talisman Frost

I consider myself a pro when it comes to watching mood swings. After all, I‘ve had plenty of my own, and I have the added advantage of having four teenage daughters to observe.

To be honest, my girls are not moody. In fact, our home climate is remarkably clear and sunny. That‘s precisely why it is so easy to watch a mood coming over the horizon.

Think about it. If you‘re in the middle of a storm, you can‘t even see the horizon, le

by: Terry Hernon MacDonald

You went out with the guy. You both had a great time (or at least you thought he did!). You said goodnight, and he said he‘d call you.

He didn‘t.

Why? What did you say to offend him? Was it your hair? Your clothes? Your weight? What‘s wrong with you, anyway?

The answers to those questions are as follows: Who cares? Nothing, no, no, no, and not a damn thing.

Every woman in the world--no matter how thin, beautiful, smart, kind or

by: Betty Lynch

YOU DON‘T HAVE TO SPEND A FORTUNE BE YOUNG LOOKING!

As we age facial muscles weaken, and skin begins to sag. But just as gym workouts can promote the body‘s youthful strength and suppleness, facial exercise - based on the same principles of dynamic resistance - can strengthen facial muscles. If sagging muscles in your face chin and neck are aging you beyond your years there is a way to reverse the process and make you look healthier, more vibrant, younger.

by: Jeffrey M. Miller

How can the life of one man be changed by one woman - a woman he doesn‘t know - one he had accidently encountered in a fast food restaurant nearly two decades ago? How can meeting and listening to her speak for less than an hour, forever change the way he thought about and taught women‘s self defense and rape prevention? Let me tell you.

Susan‘s Story:

One Woman‘s Story That Changed My Life (part 1)

I, like most men, had grown u

by: Janice Wee

How do you know what colors suit your skin type.

Your skin could have warm undertones or cool undertones. That would determine whether you look better in warm colors or cool colors.

Warm skin tones have a yellowish undertone, while cool skin tones have a blue undertone.

To tell whether you are warm or cool, hold a piece of plain, pure white paper under your hand. Look carefully at your skin in comparison. If you see a yellowish cast, then you have warm skin ton

by: Terry Hernon MacDonald

A couple of weeks ago, I watched a Sex and the City episode, in which Charlotte, in her never-ending quest to find true love, attends a seminar to teach her how to do just that.

She drags Carrie along, who scoffs at the whole thing. She thinks both the women who got sucked into attending and the seminar leader are sad and ridiculous.

To attract the right men, the crowd is counseled to use affirmations, which Carrie finds preposterous. These suckers actu

by: Barbara Eastom Bates

Melissa Wallace of Camp Pendleton, California is a tall, wispy woman, with a soft voice and gentle smile. The wife of 25-years to a Sgt. Maj. in the Marine Corps, Melissa and her husband John talk wistfully about the life that is soon to be behind them, as Sgt. Maj. Wallace prepares for retirement. Melissa and John were married in 1976. Several years later, following the birth of their first son, John enlisted in the Marine Corps in hopes of finding a better l

by: Garima Jain

The concept of beauty itself has undergone such a transformation, that it is little wonder that the change has been felt in the field of cosmetology as well. The emphasis has gradually shifted from camouflage of defects, to a more comprehensive art, which involves both preventive and corrective care of the skin.

It is founded on the idea that many skin problems can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions; believing in other words, in the maxim that ‘preve

by: Lynn Donn

Theres an unmistakable charm about a cigar box purse or handbag. Neat, petite and elegant, and decorated with romantic, quaint and quirky images from a bygone era, these design gems are becoming increasingly sought after fashion accessories. You can buy cigar box purses and handbags made from real cigar boxes, or they can be decorated with just about any image you can imagine, including classic movie stars, fashion photographs, dancers, animals, flowers or abstract designs.

by: William Siebler

From Australia‘s Official Dictionary: The Macquarie Concise Dictionary - ug boot / Australian 100% merino sheepskin lined boot. Also called ugh boot , ugg boot.

Did you know that Australian Sheepskin Ug boots have always been called Ug, Ugh or Ugg boots and have been made in Australia for almost 200 years? "We always called them Uggs, Smith says, "long before it was a trademarked brand." Brian Smith, Founder UGG Holdings, Inc. Los Angeles Magazine October 1s

by: Martin Smith

Brides have always worn white, right? Not so. In ancient times brides wore bright colored wedding dresses to signify their joy. White for western brides didnt become fashionable until Queen Victoria wore it at her wedding to signify her status. White dresses never did signify purity until the Christian churches put that label on them. So feel free to add a little color to your wedding outfit.

Wedding bands made of hemp or braided grass were the earliest rings. They e

by: Martin Smith

You want the perfect wedding dress, so you have made it a major focus of your pre wedding planning. There are some things you need to find from the bridal shop, before you even look at your first gown. Do you need to make an appointment to visit the shop? Does the store carry dresses you can afford Can you browse the whole collection, or do you only get to see the dresses the sales person chooses for you? If this shop doesnt carry the dress you love, can it be ordered?

by: Dee Scrip

IM (Instant Messaging) - man, we thought we had it made in the shade when we stumbled over this unique way to communicate! Outside of talking person-to-person on the phone, IM was the next best thing. Texting talk was endless and cost was nonexistent. Well, those were the good old days of yore " you know, those days of glorious innocence.

Just as we were getting oh so comfortable, happily IMing away to each other, then came the cloak-and-dagger entrance of the treac

by: Rachel Greenberg

Whether or not to change your name after marriage is a personal decision that each person must make on his/her own. But once youve decided to take the plunge, you need to be prepared for the administrative tasks that await you. Trying to get all of your IDs and accounts updated can be tedious, and even just knowing where to start is a major task itself. The following checklist should make this process much less worrisome, and hopefully hassle-free:

1. Certified

by: Melissa Eaton

We all know that olive oil is wonderful and healthy for us to cook with, but what about its other uses? Truthfully, olive oil is another main ingredient in several beauty products you can buy on the shelf. See for yourself how you can make your own skin cocktails and save a little money at the same time.

1. A mixture of 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, & 1/4 cup water used as a night cream will make your skin glow. The olive oil softens and moisturizes and the v

by: Renu Dalal-Jain

Sometimes I feel that our hair has a direct line to our hearts... when we have a bad hair day, the whole world seems gloomy, and dark portentous clouds hang heavily over our heads (literally!). When our hair is healthy, gleaming, and full of vitality, so does the rest of our day seem just a little easier to handle... in spite of this, if you are like me, you cant justify spending money on white truffles, champagne and caviar " especially when its all in an eighty-doll

by: Royane Real

When I was twenty-two, I was befriended by a woman named Doris who was thirty years older than I was. Although Doris was then a fifty-two year old woman, she did not feel it was inappropriate to befriend me. She did not operate with the social belief that she should choose her friends only from people her own age. We became very close friends and remained so until her death at the age of eight-two.

When Doris turned seventy-five, she was already widowed. The week she

by: Jeffrey Miller

In the world of women‘s self-defense training, there are two generally accepted "schools" of thought. Unfortunately, both take extreme viewpoints and are usually founded on nothing more than the so-called "expert‘s" beliefs. Without real-world experience, and instructor teaching self-defense to anyone, but especially to women, is quite likely putting their students in severe danger.

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by: Lisa Maliga

My addiction to aromas has haunted me since childhood. I attended a flower festival at the age of four and my mother was unable to keep my nose away from all the fresh and fragrant blooms. I used my impressionable sense of smell as a guide to determine if I liked my mothers cooking or not. The beef stew always got a quick unhappy sniff, while anything dessert like was allowed to linger, appreciated by my fussy sense of smell.

A few years ago, my quest for the simples

by: Janice Wee Tien Yong

What do you do when the straps of your watch come apart?

You could send it for repairs, or simply change the strap.

Or, you could transform that old watch into a stunning bracelet with gemstone beads.

That is exactly what I did with my old watch when it gave way.

The old strap was secured to the watch by 2 holes. One on each side of the watch face. That meant, I could attach my new strap through those holes.

I have a large collection of semi-p

by: Billy Lim

For healthy, beautiful hair, emblazon the word protein in your mind. Hair is at least 97% protein, containing 19 of the 22 amino acids that from protein. This should vividly illustrate why hair condition depends so much on the quantity and quality of protein in foods. Hair reflects poor nutrition through breaking, cracking and splitting. Dryness, brittleness, and lack luster hair can be sign of poor protein supply.

Vitamin B is vital to healthy hair growth while Vitami

by: Angela Davis

Animal jewelry is a wonderful way to express your love and appreciation for your pet animal. Not only is it an ideal gift to give to animal lovers, but it is also a rather unusual jewelry item which you can own yourself. Though animal jewelry in some form or another has been around since quite some time, it is only recently that the market for it has come of age. It is now available in almost every conceivable size, shape, form and texture for all age groups. Whether it

by: Blake Kritzberg

Tracking down a wedding officiant can be a little intimidating. Perhaps you remember a time when it was hard to get one if you weren‘t among the "regularly churched"! But times have changed, and hiring an officiant for your wedding is now standard procedure.

Basically, brides-to-be find themselves in one of two camps: Either they have a regular church and a favorite minister, who might be a longstanding family friend, or they need to find one through word-of

by: Rachel Greenberg

There are basically two types of men out there. Men who like to watch sports, and men who dont. I consider myself lucky to have met and married a man who falls into the latter category. But that doesnt mean that our lives together are always pure wedded bliss. It takes a lot of work, especially if you have been out in the single world for a long time.

Im sure you single ladies out there know what I am talking about. Its tough to actually have to live with so

by: M J Plaster

Brides through the ages have accessorized with wedding jewelry to add a finishing touch to their bridal attire; however, many brides who don‘t wear jewelry in everyday life jump at the chance to wear it on their wedding day. Is it the special occasion or the chance to play dress-up that prompts these brides to don the unthinkablejewelry?

Those brides too practical to care about jewelry in real life use it on their wedding day to check off all the "somethings" t

by: Jana Willinger

Hyaluronic acid products are poised to continue their fast growth, particularly in the form of hyaluronic acid injections, according to E-Hyaluronicacid.com. The latest reason behind this growth is Medicis recent announcement that it has appointed supermodel, Frederique van der Wal to be the new face of Restylane. Frederique, one of modelings most recognizing stars, has appeared on nine Cosmopolitan and in several o

by: Penny Estes

Interviewing for a new job, or a promotion, can be a stressful situation. However, Preparation is the KEY! When preparing for that all important interview, take time to reflect upon your career experiences; and look for at least five good examples of your accomplishments and challenges--we will call them "bragging points". Make a list of these "bragging points", and then write a short summary about each situation. Become very familiar with these situations and their d

by: Ed Williams

Lies. This week Im thinking about lies.

Specifically, the lies that we men tell women. Oh, believe me, I know that therell be many of you guys out there wholl roll your eyes and then tell your significant others that Im crazy, that you never lie and that Im just making us guys look bad for some unfathomable reason. The truth is, though, that we men do lie to the women we care about, we lie to them often, and well keep doing it for as long as we can draw breath. If yal