15 Mar, 2018

Charlotte Perkins Gilman is the author of the short story “The Yellow Wallpaper”. The theme of this story is how isolation and control leads to unhappiness. The author Gilman has the main character who is alone for the majority of time narrating the story from her perspective. The narrator does not have the option to go out on the town whenever she pleases, and this is because her husband controls her every move. This story is an example of why isolation and control will lead any individual no

24 Apr, 2017

The Eye candy of the week is Jason Momoa Jason Momoa is an only child and was born with the artistic gene; his mom was a photographer and his dad was a painter. Besides a flair for the arts, Jason’s parents are also credited with giving him his ethnically diverse good looks. His father, Joseph, is Hawaiian. While his mother, Coni, is German, Irish and Native American. Put all that together and you get Jason! While Jason was born in Hawaii, he and his mother moved to Iowa where he spent the

24 Apr, 2017

Best Period Bloat Tips Remember that there are multiple reasons for bloat. Harmones are one major factor during your period. Your diet can assist in avoiding much bloat. Not having enough of a certain vitamin. Or it may just be hereditary. Here are some major tips to fight your bloat on your period. CUT BACK ON CAFFEINE AND ALCOHOL “Pre-menstrually, alcohol can enhance PMS symptoms like breast tenderness, mood swings, and bloating,” says Bitner. “And coffee can overstimulate the digestive

17 Apr, 2017

5 Pro MakeUp Tips Of course every woman or man has their own preference when it comes to applying makeup. Here are just 5 tips to try. Don’t knock it till you try it. For fuller more luscious lips apply a dark intense color all over your lips. Then apply a lighter shade of the same color to the center of the lips. Complete the look with your favorite gloss. For example I’ll use a burgundy all over and a red in the center. It adds more dimension to your lips especially in photos. “The best

10 Apr, 2017

Hello Jesse Williams Okay ladies.. stop what you doing and kick your boyfriend or husband out of the room. We have a treat for. We are going to give you some fun facts about our favorite hot, sexy, and drool worthy men weekly! Are you ready ladies? I don't think you ready. Because our first piece of eye candy we have is not only sexy as sin. He is also an activist. I mean come on now brains , values and muscles. Very hard to find in most people.  Our eye candy of the week Jesse Williams has

10 Apr, 2017

Weightloss Motivation : 5 Tips Summer is right around the corner sorry to those of you that need not be reminded. Yet for those of you who are getting summer ready or undergoing a lifestyle change here is some encouragement. Hopefully you enjoy my top five tips to motivate you to stay on your weightloss journey. Quit comparing yourself to any other person on this planet. Everyone has a different metabolism rate or body frame. Five people can be on the exact same diet and exercise routine with

10 Apr, 2017

Learning How to Stay Calm At Work Whether you work at a retail store or office job situations can become heated very quickly. Here are some awesome tips to staying cool, calm and collective at work. If you are flustered, frustrated or just outright angry it is important to stay composed in a business environment. Usually if you are agitated your work will be affected. If a situation with a client is becoming too heated stay calm. If someone is purposely trying to push your buttons remember

10 Apr, 2017

Protein Shakes For Weightloss Of course you could lose weight from protein shakes and you can also gain it. You must be extremely careful whenever you are drinking your calories. It is very easy to go over board. Protein shakes are yummy and fulfilling. It is important to monitor your calories closely. Replacing meals with protein shakes may help you reduce your daily calories, which can help you lose weight. ... As long as you're eating a healthy diet, adding extra protein — either through

10 Apr, 2017

Agree To Disagree? "Until you have learned to be tolerant with those who do not always agree with you, you will be neither successful nor happy." -Napoleon Hill Yes, sometimes you must throw in the towel. In no way am I saying your opinion doesn't matter. I am simply saying pick and choose what you are expending your energy on. If it isn’t affecting your livelihood learn to agree to disagree. There is no reason you should argue over a social media post, celebrities or the latest Trump speech.

10 Apr, 2017

10 Ugly Makeup Mistakes To Avoid We all make mistakes when it comes to makeup. Here are our top 10 mistakes to avoid. Hold your horses okay. We are just trying to help.  #1 Prep and prime your face.   You need to wash, moisturize and use a primer. In order for you to have a impeccable finish your canvas must be clean.  If you do not moisturize before applying makeup your skin will be dry and flaky. Even if you have oily skin such as myself, it is essential that you still moisturize. Primer

11 Feb, 2017

What is a feminist? fem·i·nist ˈfemənəst/ noun 1. a person who supports feminism. adjective 1. relating to or supporting feminism. "feminist literature" Feminism is a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share a common goal: to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social rights for women. This includes seeking to establish equal opportunities for women in education and employment. Feminist movements have campaigned and continue to

10 Jan, 2017

Have You Embodied The True You? Yes or no. Simple question for a simple answer. If you had to contemplate well your answer is no. "Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self." -Queen Latifah To embody your true self seems easier yet it is quite complex. Now stay with me on this assumption. You may be confident that you have established your true identity. You recognize what you like, dislike, love and or hate. Have you ever taken a split second to ponder on what you could become. Not just

12 Dec, 2016

Finding The Awesomeness In The Mundane  A few weeks ago someone asked, "Kelly how do you balance it all?" I didn't have an answer that I felt was worth sharing at the time, but I've been thinking about this question. You see? I'm a mom to two boys, ages nine and twelve. My husband works up north and is gone three weeks out of every month, I work full time and for better or worse, this is my life. "Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong

09 Dec, 2016

10 True Relationship Quotes “Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.” — Mark Twain “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” — Oprah Winfrey “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” – Donald Miller “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.”

08 Dec, 2016

Alcoholism Sure Signs A huge sign that you may need to quit drinking is your tolerance level. If you must drink more than in the past in order to feel buzzed or drunk. It signifies that your body is exposed to alcohol very often, enough that is has grown to cope with  Alcohol superior. Is blacking out normal for you? If your answer is yes, you may need to slow down or completely stop. Another sign is you cannot go without drinking during serious times. Such as before work, while driving,

26 Nov, 2016

What Makes Juice So Awesome? A significant amount of people who change their diet beat diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, headaches, immune conditions and much more. Many of us believe that juicing will not have you feeling full or satisfied, which isn't true. Even if you only try a seven day fast you will feel a humongous difference. When you juice the insoluble fiber from fruits and vegetables are removed. Fiber is very critical for an overall healthy diet. Your body is able to absorb

25 Nov, 2016

Being Happy Means Being Thankful "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." Robert Brault We all have a piece of pie to be thankful for. Bearing  the ability to talk, hear, see, touch, taste or smell is taken for granted. The tiny pieces make all the difference in life. The problem is we take them for granted until they are taken away from us. We seldom appreciate good health until we are sick with the common cold or something serious. How

20 Nov, 2016

Steps For Communication  The first step is to be and stay calm. Most people will not communicate with a hostile, jittery or loud individual. If a couple is attempting to communicate by arguing no one will get there point across. If your spouse upsets you just take a breather. Simply ask to have time to calm down and continue this conversation when you are in a calmer state. Go for a jog, drink tea or just breathe in some fresh air. Now that you are calm. You have to remember at all times

14 Nov, 2016

Facing Depression? Facing depressing can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and or medication, there's a lot you can try on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior, physical activity, lifestyle, and your way of thinking are all natural depression treatments. We empower women to face issues head on. Running from the truth is the easy way out. If you need professional help you should never be ashamed to reach out. These tips can help you feel better starting right

12 Nov, 2016

Are You Supporting Your Mate? What you won’t do another person will. Presenting support is a major key component in any successful relationship. Support is the difference between living close versus having a huge gap in your relationship. Who doesn’t want a spouse that is their personal cheerleader? Sometimes we all feel as though no one has your back. It ignites a flame inside of anyone knowing there is someone in their corner while they fight. Well you're not the only person on this Earth who