Being a parent is never easy, for there are always so many valuable lessons to consistently teach our children.  In order to demonstrate these essential principles, I've found that its best to make sure we are always practicing them daily ourselves.

One such lesson that my husband and I have tried to teach Riley since birth is sharing.  Now, a toddler is not always the best student, since at this age, they are greedy and self-serving by nature.  I have to admit though that I'm very pleased so far with Riley's sharing skills.

She knows that we, as human beings, are not self-sufficient.  There are very few times in our lives when we will have absolutely everything we need and in order for everyone to be happy and fulfilled, we must learn to share freely with each other.  In the end, possessions don't matter.  It's the good that we bring to the world and the smiles we create on the faces of those around us that do.

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When it comes to my family's health, I do anything and everything I can to make wise decisions.  I do my best to eat healthy food, exercise regularly and cut out unhealthy activities like smoking and drinking.  But there's a new danger that's been getting a lot of buzz lately... cell phone radiation.

Since I have a genetics degree and was a Science teacher in a past life, I take scientific research very seriously.  Many scientists around the world have been conducting studies on the dangers of electromagnetic radiation in relation to cell phone use and, in my opinion, the results are quite alarming.

Of course, the cell phone industry states that there is no definitive relation to cell phone use and brain cancer or tumors, and that's true...to a point.  The problem is, cancer is a disease which takes several years, if not decades, to manifest itself and cell phones just haven't been around long enough yet for the true ramifications to become evident.

I find the comparison between cell phone radiation and cigarette smoking eerily similar.  The industry which profits blatantly denies any possibility of danger, while scientists warn that there's a definite possibility of harm.  Several decades later, everyone knows the imminent harm that can come from smoking a cigarette, but for many people, it's just too late.

Thankfully, xZubi Technologies has a preventative method everyone can take against electromagnetic field radiation until the matter of its dangers is officially settled.  Why take the risk of developing brain tumors and cancer, when for a very low price, your entire family can be protected?

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One of the things I enjoy more than anything else is a trip to my local nail salon.  When I was younger, I thought that a "shop 'til you drop" trip to the mall was definitely the bees' knees, but now, nothing sounds sweeter than a little relaxation and pampering.

Unfortunately, a trip to the salon isn't cheap.  By the time, I get a mani/pedi and leave a tip, I've easily spent over $60.  :wow:  In this economy, the spa is simply a gratification that's best left alone.  Fortunately, home spa treatments can provide the same level of luxury without the exorbitant prices.

Beauty Chic has created an entire line of amazing home beauty products guaranteed to make your face, hands and feet appear fresh from the salon.  Keep reading to see my five step plan for relaxation and pampering on a budget!

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During the summer, less definitely seems to be more...including less clothing and less makeup.  One thing that should never be forgotten during this season though, is a top-quality facial sunscreen, and NO, the tiny amount that is added in your makeup is not enough.

Unfortunately, I haven't abided by that cardinal skin care rule throughout my life and now my super fair skin has an unbelievable amount of UV photodamage.  I've tried using harsh chemicals like hydroquinone to rid myself of these unattractive marks, but never had much success.  That's why I was intriqued by the Neova DNA Total Repair treatment.  Keep reading about the correct and repair treatment that can heal past damage and even resist future photodamage from occurring!

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During the fall, we frequently hear tips about how to better weatherproof our homes for the cold winter season that lies ahead. I haven't read a tip list yet which didn't mention using a programmable thermostat, and that's probably because 50 - 70 percent of our homes' energy consumption is directly related to its HVAC system. A programmable thermostat not only makes saving energy easy, it also saves us plenty of money quite effortlessly.

I have to admit that I didn't think there were many differences between various models of programmable thermostats...until I discovered the ecobee thermostat.  ecobee is a smart, innovative company with a brand new approach to home energy management.  I recently had the chance to learn more about their Smart Si thermostat.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Through the course of my life, I've come to learn several things to be true and one of them is, "You get what you pay for".  I don't know how many times I've bought the cheapest item made only to be sorely disappointed later.

Just recently, I discovered the major differences in curling irons and flat irons and how the cheaper models are actually destroying your hair!  Now, I had the same opportunity to compare blow dryers.  I've always used some off-brand, inexpensive blow dryer on my hair and figured that there probably wasn't much difference between the one I was using and the salon variety.  I mean, don't they all just blow hot air?  Well, I had the chance to review an ionic blow dryer from BARBAR and can honestly say that yes, there definitely IS a difference and you DO get what you pay for!

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