Attention all makeup girlies! The new lip butter balm from Kylie Cosmetics is the perfect mix of skincare and glam and can be used for every occasion. I always have one in my purse, and it never lets me down. So, get yours with the link below!

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Christmas gifts are harder to come up with, especially as we get older. Instead of toys, I’d really just prefer a new phone (or my phone bill being paid for- thanks Mom!).

Collective gift ideas I’ve thought about include vacations- such as a family cruise, quality board games, dinner delivery, or high end family keepsakes. Check out some more fun ideas for next Christmas in this article

Have you ever gotten a “family” Christmas gift? If so, did you love it?

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Living in Florida, cars get extremely hot- especially in the long summers. As an animal lover, I always cringe at the thoughts of helpless animals being left in sweltering cars.

Here’s some ideas of what to do if you see an animal in distress:

• take down the make, model, and license plate of the car, and notify nearby businesses so they can make an announcement on the speakers.
• call the non- emergency number of local police or animal control
• Educate yourself and others about local laws regarding animals left in cars

Are you an animal lover? Have you ever had to help save an animal in distress?

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Raising confident, safety conscious kids is one of the most important things you can do- in today’s world, you never know what you might run into.

Studies show there are many benefits to teaching young children martial arts and karate- such as developing character, self discipline, promoting healthy exercise, inspiring confidence, and so much more. Especially as a woman in a large city, I think self defense knowledge is so important!

Have you ever taken any self defense classes? If so, what did you learn?

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