Lifestyle
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The Christmas Lie
Stockholm Syndrome is a funny thing. I remember Christmas as a child but I only remember the good. Granny in the kitchen baking apple pies. Nadimah and I 'decorating' our dog, Barney, with tinsel. I remember Christmas cake soaking in brandy, the little plastic cake decorations...even the taste of granny's baking. The smell of our real Christmas tree. The excitement of going out to get the tree, decorating it, (well...watching my granny decorate, asking to help and being told yes but her ending up doing it herself because 'she would do it right.' LOL) and my father putting the angel on the top.
By Samantha Don8 years ago in Families
Thirty Years Estranged
The relationship we have with our parents is by far and away one of the most valued and treasured connections we will have throughout our lives. But, what about those of us who have had strained relationships with one, or in some cases both, of our parents? Is this something that can be repaired?
By Tara Roberts8 years ago in Families
Did Rihanna's Fenty Foundation Just Change the Makeup Game?
Rihanna's new makeup line launched on September 8, 2017 and has taken the internet and the beauty industry by storm. Her new makeup line, Fenty Beauty, includes blotting powder, concealer, highlight, lip paint, and the widely popular foundation, the Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. This foundation, in particular, has sent YouTube and beauty bloggers into a flurry of reviews and praise towards Rihanna and her line.
By Tara Novak8 years ago in Blush
5 Reasons Why I Chose to Live at Home
I’m 21-years-old and I live with my parents. And let’s be honest, there is nothing ideal, fun, sexy, or cool about it. Pretty much all my friends have their own homes or apartments, and then there's me; still in the same bedroom I grew up in. But you don’t ever hear me complain about it. Yeah, I’ve thought about moving out several times. I even did my first two years of college when I was living in the dorms. But I still came home, I still moved back in, and I still haven’t moved back out yet. Half of my friends mock and poke fun at me for it, and the other half impart there wisdom on me to stay as long as I can. I’ve chosen the latter, unless the right opportunity comes up. Here’s why I’ve chosen to stay at home instead of move out as a 21-years-old.
By Bryanna Burshnick8 years ago in Families
Are You Always Going to Pick an Abuser?
As a newly remarried woman I have definitely had this question cross my mind; just because my first marriage was abusive does that mean my second one will be too? It's a heavy question and an important question for anyone to ask, especially if they have already been in an abusive relationship.
By Janet Rhodes8 years ago in Viva
2017 Xmas Edition: The Perfect Toys and Gifts for Babies
Lights, colors, sounds, buttons, shapes... Oh My! Do you save all of your holiday shopping until the very last moment? It's no surprise that shopping season can be a dreaded time of year. Especially for those of us who are sensitive to overwhelming huge crowds of people and chaos.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Families



















