Tag: beauty
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Can We Please Tell Our Children They’re Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, we seem to have lost our way. It’s evident when we see parents tiptoeing around compliments, censoring the very words that should uplift their children. Did you just tell your daughter she’s lovely? Shame on you. Did you call your son handsome? No way, that’s off-limits. Apparently, our…
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Sephora Offers Complimentary Makeup Classes for Cancer Patients
Get Pregnant Fast In a thoughtful initiative, Sephora is stepping up to provide free makeup classes specifically designed for individuals battling cancer. While the physical and emotional toll of cancer and its treatments can be overwhelming, looking good can significantly boost a person’s confidence during such a trying time. Sephora’s commitment to this cause is…
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Embracing My Gray Hair: A Symbol of Growth and Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast In recent months, I’ve watched my friend Lisa embark on a journey of self-acceptance as she grows out her dyed brown hair. As her silvery roots have begun to take over, she has gone through various phases that would make anyone chuckle, but the transformation has been nothing short of stunning. Now,…
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Embracing Age with Grace: A Journey of Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver A decade ago, I called my grandmother to celebrate her milestone 80th birthday. With a chuckle, she replied, “Oh, Jamie. I don’t feel 80.” At that time, having just turned 30, I was…
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21 Iconic Beauty Products Teens of the ’80s Couldn’t Live Without
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days when the thought of life without Flex shampoo and cream rinse felt utterly absurd? Or when the idea of washing your face with anything other than the classic Neutrogena bar was unimaginable? The era when your bangs weren’t quite “big enough” until you doused them with Aussie Sprunch Spray?…
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What I Want My Daughters to Understand About Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, why don’t you wear makeup?” my daughter asked me today. Honestly, I wasn’t shocked. Lately, I’ve been in a phase where simply taking a shower and changing out of my workout clothes feels like a small victory. I’ve never been one to pile on makeup. In fact, the little I do…
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Dear Daughter, You Are Truly Radiant
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lila Johnson Updated: Feb. 23, 2018 Originally Published: Dec. 4, 2015 Most of the time, the moments catch me off guard. It’s in the way you rise with the dawn, your hair a delightful mess, much like mine—tangled and wild, your blankets snugly wrapped around your shoulders, and your tiny feet…
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My 11-Year-Old Daughter Wants to Wear Makeup Every Day: The Answer is ‘Not Yet’
Get Pregnant Fast My 11-year-old daughter is becoming quite the makeup enthusiast. Thanks to the influence of Instagram and YouTube, she’s mastered the art of contouring, her brows are always impeccably styled, and she knows exactly what shades complement different skin tones. She’s even experimented with making her own makeup using my beloved baking supplies.…
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Dear Wrinkles: Can You Kindly Take a Hike?
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Wrinkles, You used to be a distant worry, a tale shared by others. My mom warned me about you, saying, “Careful with that squinting! It’ll give you wrinkles,” all while she layered on yet another cream in a valiant effort to keep you at bay. Now that I’m in my mid-30s,…