http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com Single Moms Coping Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:45:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Edie Mindell Holiday Shopping Diva here with another dose of sanity to add to your holiday shopping excursions this year. One of the most difficult things about the whole holiday gift giving process is that even with the best-laid plans there is always a hitch. Sometimes this is a minor ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/parenting/holiday-shopping-requires-strategizing-to-make-it-easy-and-fun/ by John Bear There has been a lot of dispute lately in the fitness world over a particular portable fitness equipment called the Bowflex TreadClimber. The experts say you can get fantastic results using this machine without having to resort to grueling thigh exercises for your fitness quest like running. ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/fitness/bowflex-treadclimber-treadmill-stairclimber/ by Judy Turner With the holidays fast approaching, there are probably a lot of fancy toys on your child's gift list. Why not introduce them to a nice educational gift or two such as educational toys, board games and books. If your child has shown interest in one ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/homeschooling/educational-gift-ideas-for-children/ by Chris Channing A females hair is what everything seems to be based off. Lustrous hair represents a confident woman that cares about her appearance, while shabby hair does not. There are plenty of hairstyles that are both flattering and accentuating to different face shapes, and likes. It may be difficult ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/beauty/how-to-find-flattering-hairstyles-and-hair-colors-for-women/ by Howard Clark Mineral makeup are beauty products, such as foundations, blushes, eye liners, lipsticks, mascara and other cosmetics which are made from 100% finely ground minerals from the Earth and does not contain the usual chemicals that can irritate or harm the skin. These mineral cosmetics are talc and dye ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/beauty/mineral-makeup-why-they-are-good-for-your-skin/ by Dane Masters My teenage kid goes on a first date! Oh, no! If this is your reaction, then you have come to the right place. We know you know a lot about dating, but a little bit of advice on the matter will do you good, you will see. Maybe you ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/parenting/your-teen-just-stated-dating-what-do-you-do-talk-and-listen-to-your-child/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="202" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] by Darla Cruise It is vitally important to women's mental health to get together with other women friends. The men in our lives often just don't understand us and aren't able to give us the support that other women can give us. For ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/beauty/enjoy-a-spa-night-in-with-your-friends/ by Dr. Grace Angel 1. AVOID EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL Alcohol, as we all know, causes dehydration. "Going to bed after a bender without properly treating your face is like tanning in Cozumel for a week without using sunscreen," says one famous starlet known for her work on High School Musical. Abusing alcohol will, ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/beauty/skin-care-hollywood-style-starlets-6-beauty-secrets/ by Jean J Baker Menopause is different for each woman that goes through it. Women vary with what their menopause symptoms are. Some have very light symptoms of occasional hot flashes, a few mood swings, and an occasional night sweat. Other women have hot flashes several times a day along with ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/alternative-medicine/early-menopause-its-symptoms-treatments/ [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="202" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] by Danise B. Keasda So you have decided to start homeschooling. Congratulations on your new venture! Homeschooling your children is very rewarding, but can also be challenging. It can certainly be overwhelming knowing where to start. Don't despair, here are a ... http://selfproclaimedsupermom.com/parenting/how-to-get-ready-for-homeschooling/