Moms Are Women FirstWritten by Renee Michaels
I'll bet that most moms forget that!Being a mom is but one of many daily roles a mother performs and as this dominates her life, it may be difficult even for her to remember all woman she is. While she is undoubtedly proud of her contributions to her family, she probably doesn’t have time and energy to pamper her inner and outer woman. Mom looks in mirror, sighs, and wishes she had just ten more minutes to style her hair or apply makeup. She looks at her clothes and wishes for time to shop for something pretty to add to her wardrobe. Or an hour once a week to take a yoga or exercise class to soothe her spirit. She puts this thought aside for 1,001st time, and moves on to do laundry, wash dishes, go grocery shopping, prepare meals, pick up kids at school, drive them to a sports practice or music lesson, or juggles a job outside as well as her mom’s job. Mom’s heart and soul of a family, whether she’s married or a single mom. But she’s a woman first, so this Mothers Day, why not give her a unique gift to show you honor all that she is, whether you are her children or husband? Just imagine how her eyes will light up and how delighted she’ll be when she knows her family realizes and cares about a side of her that she has neglected to take care of you. Husbands can give her a special romantic gift • Send her a love letter or poem that tells her how you appreciate her as a woman • Give her sexy lingerie • Treat her to a day at a spa then take her out to a romantic dinner separate from your family’s Mothers Day celebration • Give her a “total makeover” and then have a photographer take glamorous photos of her. Buy a frame to prominently display best photo • Give her a romantic gift in front of family so they know how much you love her as a woman. Do a special presentation, what about serenading her with a karaoke tune and handing her your own bouquet of flowers?
| | Baby Name Trends: From Classic to HipWritten by Alli Ross
Goodbye Bertha, Hello Kaitlyn! The top baby names of today break with tradition and follow-up on new trends. Because choosing perfect name can be a daunting task, many informative web sites have been launched with parents in mind. A name is central to a child's earliest sense of identity. It's often first word he or she learns to read and write. Naming trends of today are defined by celebrities, literary classics, and even name brands. Look no further than your favorite book, car, or brand for baby name ideas. Names like "Armani", "Del Monte", "Infiniti", "Celica", "Chevy", and "Lexus" are increasing in popularity. Unisex names are another trend that is gaining steam. Parents are using names such as Jordan, Madison, Devon, Bailey, Parker, and Logan on boys and girls. However, when naming a baby, parents must consider if it invites potential teasing. Boys are often targeted more heavily than girls. Want to add a twist to your baby's name? Another naming trend includes spelling classical names untraditionally. There are usually at least five different ways to spell any name. This way, you can add variety to a classical favorite.
|