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Of All the Parenting Styles, Here’s One to Avoid
There are tons of parenting styles out there but there’s one in particular that happens to suck when you’re the mom. Earlier this week, my best friend who’s a mom of two girls shared with me how frustrating it is to be seen as the “bad cop” parent (or “bossy head” as her girls call her) when dad is known as the “good cop” or the fun one. And she’s not alone in feeling this way. Research has shown that a large percentage of mothers are left down in the dumps when, after a long day caring for the children and laying down the law, dad becomes the center of…
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I Have a Mommy Pooch and Beyoncé Does, Too!
It’s not often that I get to say that Beyoncé and I have something in common. So, excuse me while I bask in this moment. You see, I have a mommy pooch and so does Queen Bey. Oh, did you think I was going to mention our uncanny abilities to stop the world with a single Instagram post? Silly, you! In the September issue of Vogue, Beyoncé opened up about how her shape has changed since giving birth to twins Rumi and Sir 13 months ago, and why she’s not fussing about getting “a six-pack” just yet. “To this day my arms, shoulders, breasts and thighs are fuller. I have a little…
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Mask Monday: DIY Blackhead Mask with Egg
If you have an aversion to eggs, this DIY blackhead mask is not for you! But if you’re looking for a simple way to get rid of all those blackheads clogging your pores, you’ll want to take notes! When the weekend comes, it’s glam time! And when it comes to makeup glam, I go all the way out. I’m talking concealer, contour, highlight, lashes, the works! But when the doll face comes off, I realize how important it is to take care of my skin. And while it may be easy to run to the drugstore to grab exfoliants and moisturizers, storebought facials can get expensive. That’s why I’ve decided to…
