What Is A Destination Wedding Dress?
By Cindy English - 5/14/2008
Just as destination weddings are fast growing in popularity, so are destination wedding dresses.
What exactly is a destination wedding dress? It is a trendy, sensible, cost effective alternative to the traditional wedding gown.
You don`t have to be leaving town to choose a destination weddi...
The Trouble With Moissanite
By Gary La Court - 5/10/2008
Natural mined diamonds have been coming under a lot of heat recently. Award-winning journalist Cecil Adams sums it up the best in a recent article: ?diamonds are a scam, pure and simple.? Most people in the new millennium understand that between the DeBeers diamond cartel, the issue of child labor...
Bluebeard: A case Study of the Fairy Tale and How it Impacts Certain Women`s Dating Choices
By Christopher Jon Luke Dowgin - 5/10/2008
Now since the ancient days of the traveling mistral or fireside Shaman, every culture around the world had storytellers that instructed youths and adults on how to find happiness when it seemed to be lost. Knowing that people sometimes can not bring claim to their problems or just will be simply bor...
Beyond the Arch of Swords: Making Military Marriage Last
By Barbara Eastom Bates - 5/10/2008
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....
Petite Women In Search Of Petite Size Jeans
By Bowe Packer - 5/8/2008
A jean crisis is certainly something to worry about, especially for petite size women. It is hard for women to find the right womens clothes, now add your smaller structured women to the mix and it is almost impossible to find certain things, especially the right jean with the proper boot cut.
501...
Exercise During Pregnancy
By Beverley Brooke - 5/7/2008
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your unborn child during pregnancy is exercise. There are numerous studies that show that women who exercise during pregnancy are more likely to have easy labor and deliveries and faster recoveries.
Before you start any exercise program during pre...
Morning Sickness - All Day Sickness!
By Beverley Brooke - 5/7/2008
Morning sickness should be referred to as all day sickness. While some women will sail through pregnancy with nary a symptom of nausea, others will find themselves severely ill for weeks on end.
Morning sickness is actually a misnomer. It can strike at any time any day for several days at a time. ...
The Romance of Jewelry
By Carrie Johnson - 5/6/2008
"Well," you may ask, "isn`t jewelry romantic by it`s very nature?"
To some extent this is true, but we wear jewelry for any number of reasons that are not romantic... to look sophisticated, to look professional, to impress our friends and neighbors.
So what about the romance of jewelry?
In th...
Do You Text Chat (IM) Online?
By Dee Scrip - 5/5/2008
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 ? ...
Hospitals Around The Country Are Now Banning Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
By James Brann, MD - 5/3/2008
Are you hoping to experience a vaginal birth after having had a cesarean delivery? You may find your hopes are squelched by modern practitioners.
Hospitals around the country are now banning vaginal birth after cesarean delivery and insisting women undergo repeat cesarean delivery. Hospitals say t...
How To Choose The Perfect Necklace - One That Makes You Look Your Sexiest
By Janice Wee - 5/2/2008
That necklace you wear can make or break the outfit. Of all the jewelry pieces you might choose, your necklace can make the greatest impact on the overall look.
Take a simple black cocktail dress for example. On its own, is almost like a uniform. You could disappear into the crowd if you are not c...
Finding a Romantic Gift for Her
By Marguerite Bonneville - 5/2/2008
Let`s face it. In many ways women are easy to buy for. Most of us love the traditional romantic gifts including:
- Chocolates
- Flowers
- Jewelry
- Lingerie
- Perfume
- Candles
- Soft Toys
- Clothes
But on the other hand we`re difficult to buy f...
Animal Jewelry: a Very Different and Beautiful Form of Adornment
By Angela Davis - 5/2/2008
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 ...
Girls Only - How To Have It All ...
By Neil Millar - 5/1/2008
You return home after a tough day and slip into a bath. The taps trickle, the candles glow, the water, warm and soothing, soaks into your skin and the ballad of the moment defines your mood.
Your thoughts drift and the challenges of the day melt away. You?re dreaming of being on a beach. A turquo...
Facial Exercises ? a New Trend In Non-Surgical Facial Toning
By Zhana Dragicevich - 4/30/2008
There is a moment in everyone?s life, when you notice for the first time, (it may be for some around your 35th birthday), wrinkles and sagginess on your face. These may appear as a result of stress-filled days, good and bad personal experiences, genetics and a host of other factors influencing your ...
The Benefits of Brushes
By Adem Martin del Campo - 4/30/2008
Most people overlook the importance of using application tools, like brushes, when they apply their make-up. The most important reason is performance. How would you feel if you went to have your make-up done by a professional and they applied your make-up with their fingers? You would not pay for it...
Upper Arm Lift ? Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
By T.Going - 4/30/2008
As the human body ages our skin becomes looser and less elastic, causing it to droop and sag. One of the most common places this effect of aging is seen is the upper arm. A growing number of men and women are having a procedure called brachioplasty performed to reverse this. Brachioplasty tighten...
What`s Up with the Bad Reading
By Sam Stevens - 4/28/2008
A lot of times when I am reading people on the site I notice people talking about having a "bad reading." By that they usually mean that the psychic pulled a so-called "bad" cards, such as the Devil, The Tower of the Ten of Swords, in answer to their question.
First of all, you need to realize tha...
Preparation is Key
By Penny Estes - 4/28/2008
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 ca...
The Male Rating System
By Sam Stevens - 4/28/2008
While not necessarily New Age in nature, Samantha has noticed a lot of clients asking questions about their potential beaus lately and she thought this refreshing change might be just what was needed to help our female Realm members keep things in perspective regarding their male paramours. Enjoy!
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History of the Baby Shower
By Cathy Cripps - 4/28/2008
Although the exact history of baby showers is unknown, what we do know is that they are all special and the ideal way to celebrate new life. Historians have not been able to pinpoint the exact beginning of this custom but evidence has been discovered that leads us to believe that some type of baby s...
Menopause and Dizziness
By Cathy Taylor - 4/27/2008
Unfortunately during menopause, the explosive symptom of dizziness is all too common. You know the feeling - a spinning sensation inside your head ripping down through the rest of your body making it impossible to be at peace. Or the inability to get up quickly not unlike the sensation you have whe...
Reducing the Appearance of Wrinkles
By Brian Fong - 4/25/2008
Wrinkles. One of the most dreaded words in the dictionary. At the first sign of a wrinkle, our reaction is pretty much universal. Horror! After we calm down, we begin to wonder just what we can do to eliminate this much dreaded effect of aging and how do we keep other newer and deeper wrinkles from ...
Lose Weight Today, and Keep it Off Permanently, with Cliff Kuhn, M.D.`s Fun Factor Diet
By Cliff Kuhn, M.D. - 4/23/2008
P.T. Barnum, who dedicated his life to entertaining the masses, often relied on size-related adjectives to sell his attractions. His posters and announcements were peppered with words like mammoth, extraordinary, colossal, and gargantuan.
Unfortunately, if you`re like most of us those words migh...
For a Glowing Skin...
By Nikhil Jain - 4/22/2008
Do you know how and where to moisturize? Here are some helpful hints?
MOISTURISING our skin is essential to maintain that `young, beautiful` look. On another note, is it necessary to moisturize all areas of your skin? The answer is NO. Many models actually go to private `beauty` classes to learn h...
Unwanted Facial Hair, Hair Removal
By John Lim - 4/22/2008
What Sparked An Obsession With Body and Facial Hair? Find Out More About Unwanted Facial Hair And The Current Hair Removal Craze.
More and more women are obsessed with removing unwanted facial hair today. It is no surprise that the women in United Kingdom spend £280 million in the quest of hair r...
Are Obese Women Getting Short-Changed By Chemotherapy Treatments?
By Naweko San-Joyz - 4/21/2008
How much chemotherapy does an obese woman need? Typically an obese woman with breast cancer would receive reduced doses of chemotherapy as they battle breast cancer. Back in June of 2005, a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine concluded that obese women should receive chemotherapy ba...
5 Steps To Perfect Hair
By Lucy Bryant - 4/20/2008
Your hair is your crowning glory. Look after it and it will shine for all the world to see. You don`t always need expensive treatments, or visits to a hair salon to manage your hair professionally. There`s so much you can do yourself.
1. For shiny, healthy hair think first of your body`s intake. Y...
What Your Handbags Say About You
By Cathy Feldman - 4/19/2008
You can tell a lot about a person from the clothes they wear, but you can also tell a lot about a person simply from the handbags they carry. It’s hard to believe, but you can find out a number of things about a women’s personality just by looking at the type of handbag she sports. Below...
Tanning Bed Safety
By M.D. Stacener - 4/18/2008
The facts about tanning bed safety are some what convoluted. How often have you heard someone say ?it?s not safe to use a tanning bed,? or ?you?ll get skin cancer.? There are certainly tanning bed safety concerns but as with anything common sense will go a long way to keeping you safe. So lets ge...
What Exactly Is Jojoba Oil And Why Is It Used So Much In Skin Care Products?
By Glen Jansen - 4/18/2008
Back in 1822, a small shrub was discovered in the desert near Baja California by a botanist named H. F. Link. Mr. Link named this new plant after a fellow botanist from the U.K. named T. W. Simmonds. The proper named of the Jojoba plant is Simmondsia chinensis. It wasn`t until after the U.S. banned ...
Down Low and Debatable
By Peggy Butler - 4/17/2008
Black women talk candidly about men ?on the down-low?. Warning: If you freak out at the mention of the word sex, reading this article may distort your moral values.
On a blustery winter morning in December 1999, Essex Garvey, a stay-at-home mom of four, was sorting laundry, when a glaring exhibiti...
Five Ways to Break In Party Shoes
By Kathryn Finney - 4/17/2008
1. Wear them around the house for at least 2 days, with a pair of thick white cotton athletic socks, using either sandpaper or a sidewalk to slightly scuff the bottom.
2. If they`re leather, waterproof the outside of the shoes, then soak the entire pair underwater for about 2 minutes. Wearing a pa...
Five Ways To Read Your Body?s Changes Before Pregnancy Test
By Sara Jameson - 4/17/2008
What are the most unforgettable changes happen to your body when pregnant? There are a few things, but mostly women can?t forget about their breast which get sore and sensitive and their belly which get bigger and bigger during nine month.
Do women know about their changes before checking themselv...
10 Dishes Every New Bride or Groom Must Know How to Make!
By Joi Sigers - 4/16/2008
Okay, you`ve either gotten married or are planning to pretty soon. Congratulations! I`m sure you`re aware that this means you will be responsible for at least half the meals you and your loved one will eat from here on out! Not to mention future children, your visiting family members and - of course...
Casual Clothes Are The Way To Go
By Marsha Maung - 4/15/2008
Mothers can look good wearing casual clothes too.
Just because you?re already embracing motherhood doesn?t mean that you have to look drugged half the time. And yet, this is the kind of mindset that some mothers have. There are people who prefer to wear casual clothes in and out of the home instea...
SEX, Self esteem, and ME !
By Dorothy Lafrinere - 4/15/2008
I have touched on so many emotions in the past and I am still feeling the need to share yet another. I have spoken on women`s issues mainly, yet trying to keep men on a fair plain, mainly due to the facts and studies that more women experience self-esteem issues and jealousy monsters than men. Most ...
Uncovering Your Joy: Using a Personal Journal to Discover a Life Filled with Happiness
By Patti Testerman - 5/12/2007
Author Tristine Rainer wrote ?Happiness within a diary has less to do with the events you encounter in life than with the way you experience the process of living.? Because a diary mirrors how you perceive and deal with events, it can be used for developing the capacity to more fully experience joy...
Wedding Rings ? Through the Ages and for All Eternity
By M J Plaster - 5/8/2007
The exact origin of the wedding ring is uncertain and is rife with superstition and mythology. Papyruses dating back to the ancient Egyptian civilization depict wedding rings, and historians credit the land of the Pharaohs with originating this tradition. Engagement or betrothal rings were in use as...
How Would You Like to Capture Some Time?
By Suzanne Berg - 5/7/2007
Women`s health issues often are focused on goals to reach: getting thin, moving up in the corporate world, having a child, taking a vacation, meeting Mr. Right, fitting in exercise or making sure you are eating your vegetables!
Well, I hope to help you start at the beginning to capture moments of ...
Wow, Grandma Is Dating!
By Allie Ochs - 5/6/2007
When Lena, 52, began dating, her son, Paul, joined the same dating site. Together, mother and son set out to find love. Lena?s family was concerned for her. After 30 years of marriage, she was very vulnerable. What did she know about dating or sexually transmitted diseases? Lena knew one thing: love...
What Condition Is Your Hair In?
By Nicole Elizabeth Smith - 5/3/2007
Our hair can be categorized in three different ways:
Characteristics of Healthy Hair
- Smooth texture and feel
- Shiny
- Hair loss is 75?100 strands per day
- Hair loss consists of entire hair strands (contains bulb)
- H...
Chrysoprase Is Not Green Jade
By www.kaisilver.com - 4/29/2007
Many of us beleive that Chrysoprase is in fact green jade. Traders very often take advantage of this wrong notion and sell Chrysoprase as `Australian green jade`. This is partly true as Chrysoprase indeed comes from Australia, however what is more important is that Chrysoprase is not green jade.
...
A Cardio Snob`s Workout
By Valerie McDermott - 4/29/2007
As I peruse the pages of various holiday issues of my favorite fitness/womens magazines I notice many articles about the benefits of practicing yoga at this stressful time of year. At the risk of sounding like a cardio snob, if I have 30 minutes a day (if I?m lucky) and i have to get into a special ...
CyberCheapskates and Net Gold Diggers
By Kathryn Lord - 4/28/2007
Did you know that Match.com has around twelve million members, but only a million or so of those listed have paid their dues?
The most asked questions from Romance Clients? "Why don`t they answer my emails?" Well, first off, you don`t know and never will....
Spray Tan Basics
By Valerie McDermott - 4/23/2007
I miss summer! I think I suffer from season depression disorder (and it?s only November). You know what would make me feel better? A healthy glow! No, I don?t want to be one of those tanning booth tanorexics. Those days went out for me in college when, after a steady month of tanning booth visits, a...
Ten Financial Tips for Women
By Sandra N. Salter - 4/22/2007
On average, women earn 76 cents for every dollar men earn in the workplace. Because women typically spend approximately seven years out of the work force to have and raise children, their earnings are even further curtailed. With lower pay and less time spent in the work force, women are generally l...
Dating Women From Russia. Important Tips The Marriage Agencies Never Tell You
By Marina Smiley - 4/23/2006
I want to share with you information that the Russian marriage agencies don`t tell you on their web sites.
Many of the dating agencies tout, how young Russian women are so family oriented and will make wonderful wives and family partners. This causes many foreign men to dream about the perfect...
Feng Shui Guidlines for Storage Spaces
By Stephanie Roberts - 4/19/2006
Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such as shelves above doors and in corners, hooks on the backs of doors, and peg-board or tools and small appliances. They are masters at maximizing every square inch of a closet with bins, baskets, shelf dividers, an...
Are Women Really Superior to Men?
By Salma N. Ajani - 4/25/2005
While doing my search for this idea, I came across something interesting on the web. At a hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where a family member lay gravely ill. Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and serious.
Surveying the worried faces, the doctor said, "I`m afraid I...
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