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Style, Fashion And How To Make It Work.

  What we wear in our daily lives varies so much on our jobs, our taste, our budgets, our size, our access to fashion, our knowledge of new trends, our need for comfort versus style and so many more...

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You’ve Got To Clean The House Sometimes. Here’s How!

  The thing I hate most in this world is cleaning my house. Of course I love having my home nice and clean and clutter free, but my hatred of the process to achieve this is far greater than my desire...

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The Greatest Story of Terror, Courage and Compassion Ever Told

The following story is one that is both horrifying and yet full of courage, compassion and hope. Award-winning Author Winslow Eliot first brought the story to my attention on her Facebook page (...

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4 Tips for Working from Home.

  I think everyone who works in an office envies those that are able to work from home. They imagine that at home workers have the luxury of self-made schedules, lounging in their pj’s all day, taking...

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Superheroes: Women In Recovery

Addiction is a huge issue not only in North America but all over the World. It affects men, women, and even children and includes the inability to stop using or participating in almost any kind of mind...

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An Inspiring Woman Whose story Will fortify Your Journey

With my blog I am always searching for stories of women who are making a difference. Women who have found their calling and who are following their passion. I firmly believe that we can all learn and...

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Evading The Taliban For The Sake Of Girls.

  “To evade the Taliban, Shabana Basij-Rasikh went to school disguised as a boy, taking different paths to avoid detection and covering her books to make them look like the Koran. Now at 24, she is on...

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Lauren Hill And Her Wise Interpretation Of Love

  Powerhouse Lauren Hill gave a talk to a group of students in 2000. During her talk she covered many topics but the one area which really caught my attention was her eloquent interpretation of love....

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Audrey Hepburn: 3rd Greatest Female Screen Legend But So Much More

  British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn has been ranked as the third greatest female screen legend in American cinema for such classic films as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, and My...

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Angelina Jolie Makes Humanitarian Plea

  Actress and director Angelina Jolie has penned a new op-ed for the New York Times, calling for funding and a humanitarian response to the refugees of civil war in Syria and Iraq. The mother of six...

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Trends: Women’s Ideal Body Types Through History

Promo photo, not from video The subject of women’s ideal body shape and size is always a hot topic and consequently causes a lot of controversy. However, what has been considered the ideal female form...

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The Women of Kobane And Their Unique Fading Art

The wonderful story of the traditional practice of facial tattooing by the women of Kobane. A large array of photographs are included. By Amanda Ricks @surprisinglives

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The Great “We Are Pregnant” Hoax: Featuring Mila Kunis

  I have two beautiful teenage daughters. They are 17 months apart in age. So pretty much for the better part of two years I was either pregnant or recovering from a pregnancy while looking after at...

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Lovely Little Girls Can Grow Up Into Vile Barbarians

I was so determined to have two little girls that I actually (successfully) researched and calculated to the exact day when each of my daughters should be conceived so that I could beat the odds and...

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I Had An Awakening

I had an awakening.  Definitely an eye-opening ah ha moment. There’s something I really want and I’m willing to take a fake in its place. Flirting is harmless and fun Whether right or wrong. It may be...

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Only The Other Will Know.

  It’s late at night, the house is dark, a chill is present, and nothing is stirring except my laptop mouse. It creeps and clicks randomly so, sending special messages only the other will know. Secrets...

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Horrible Things Can Happen Even When There’s Love

  My 16-year-old daughter, Boo is her nickname, my precious first born, has been trying to tell me something for a little while. Last night it all came pouring out in a screaming voice full of hate and...

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“No” Is Supposed To Mean No

  Sadly the following quote is still in 2015 an accurate statement of women’s position in the world. This position includes everything from the most trivial to the most atrocious. It’s not fun or...

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Porn, Orgasms and A Sense Of Humour

  Not being known for shying away from sensitive topics I am accepting a challenge to write this post. I am going to share with you a concise, back to basics, accurate lesson in women, their bodies and...

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Vote To Delegalize Make-Up And Pantyhose!

  I’m perpetually exhausted just being a woman. What I mean is a socially and culturally accepted woman. As time goes by I am more conscious of the amount of work that is required to keep myself up to...

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