Winter Hair Care

by | Feb 24, 2013 | Health and Wellness

In the fall of my sixth grade year, my hair was getting more and more unruly. I didn’t know that puberty was changing its texture. I had always had thick hair with a slight wave, but something was changing and I was tired of having “bad hair” days. I asked my sister...

I Used To Be Hot

by | Feb 21, 2013 | Health and Wellness

It’s true. Smokin’ hot, and sweaty. Super sweaty. Embarrassing sweaty. For years I worked on a remedy. I did lots of research, to no avail. I drank more water; that didn’t work. I saw a naturalist; that didn’t help. I tried different deodorant....

Have You Lost Weight?

by | Feb 21, 2013 | Faith

“Have you lost weight?” It was the third time that week someone had asked me the same question. When I tried to say I hadn’t, she insisted on telling me how good I looked without the weight. I wasn’t able to argue with her. I walked away smiling to myself and...

Part 1: Have Kids, Will Travel…by Car

by | Feb 21, 2013 | Trends

My husband and I planned a trip to Florida over a year ago. It sounded wonderful at the time (and still does), but as the date looms and we get ready to leave, the practicality of getting our family there in one piece is a bit challenging. Since buying plane tickets...

Awake

by | Feb 18, 2013 | Faith

“Hey, hon. You awake?” I whisper into the darkness, standing by the edge of the bed. I hear a groggy “yeah” from my husband buried beneath sheets, blankets, and comforter. “Great! Come with me,” I say as I turn and trot out of the bedroom. I hear his slightly...