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Singer Sues McDonald's: The Most Ridiculous Fast Food Lawsuits
She's not loving it! A Brooklyn gospel singer is singing the blues after reportedly biting into a piece of glass while eating a chicken sandwich from McDonald's. More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - 15 hours agoStephen Colbert's Inspiring Graduation Speech: Our Favorite Celebrity Commencement …
Stephen Colbert might have a future in motivational speaking if this whole comedy thing doesn't work out. The "Colbert Report" host made yet another inspirational More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, May 20, 2013 3:18 PM EDTSuit Up: A Retailer's Tips for Prom Shopping with Your Son
Back in the day, 'prom shopping' for guys meant visiting the local tuxedo rental place, picking out a color, laying down the deposit, and calling it good. Decisions More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 17, 2013 1:08 PM EDTParenting Guru: The Best Lessons I Learned from My Mom
Now that my second daughter is in her last two weeks before high school graduation, it has given me time to reflect on my role as a parent. Some of the most More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 17, 2013 11:31 AM EDTFirst Person: Explaining Transgenderism to Kids
It was almost two years ago that my daughter, then three years old, met the wonderful person who is now her "other" mom. I'd brought her along for my first date More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 15, 2013 4:02 PM EDTBeauty Guru: DIY Summer Beauty Recipes
Clear skin should feel soft and supple, but summer can bring dryness and irritation to even the best of skin. My motto is 'less is best' when it comes to any beauty More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 14, 2013 4:20 PM EDTCan Meditation Save Your Relationship?
It is no secret that couples argue. One person says something that upsets the other, and the battle begins. A small fight often escalates into something bigger, More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 14, 2013 11:35 AM EDTBeauty Guru: Basil to the Rescue
One of the few things that I like to grow (and can grow) successfully is basil. By the time warm weather arrives here on the Gulf Coast, I've got a kitchen window More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, May 13, 2013 4:30 PM EDTBeauty Guru: What Beauty Means to Me
The mirror is a funny thing. I've looked at this mug for 24 years, but every time I see a picture of myself I'm like, "Who is that lady?" The way I view myself More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, May 13, 2013 4:30 PM EDTParenting Guru: 3 Lessons I Learned in My Child's First Year of School
In two weeks, my "baby" will be graduating from preschool. I'm not entirely prepared for this, because, like almost every other red-blooded parent, I feel like it More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 7, 2013 1:45 PM EDTAre You in Denial? Stop Making Excuses and Date Him Already
It's hard to find a good man - there's no denying that. In the midst of our hectic lives, even with help from online dating sites, it may seem like it's impossible More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 7, 2013 1:45 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Tricks I Use to Save My Face in the Summer Heat
Soaking in Vitamin D and splashing around in the pool. Hoping the perfect face I created does not melt. Yep, I'm speaking about summertime and it is not far away. More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 3, 2013 6:14 PM EDTBeauty Guru: 4 Amazing Summer Makeup Tips
Summer is just around the corner and that's great news. During the summer, there are so many more places to go, including the beach, festivals, barbecues and More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 3, 2013 6:14 PM EDTMust Love Dogs: Throw Away Your Checklist and Meet Mr. Right
Many of us are taught at a young age that keeping a checklist will help us to remember things, stay organized, and accomplish our goals. It's no wonder that when it More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 2, 2013 1:44 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Adapting the 4 Basic Skin Care Steps to Suit Your Skin's Needs
I have always had oily skin. After two decades of washing, exfoliating and using enough astringent to fill a pool, I still had far too many days when it looked as More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 2, 2013 12:52 PM EDTParenting Guru: 5 Things I Wish My Parents Had Done for Me
When I look back on my childhood, I have to believe my parents did a pretty good job. After all, my sister and I both turned out to be pretty decent grownups. Now More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 2, 2013 12:52 PM EDTBeauty Guru: My Skin Care Routine for Combination Skin
My skin in one word "complicated." My skincare routine, however, is the exact opposite: simple. I have been plagued by problem skin since my teens and now in my More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 1, 2013 2:06 PM EDTParenting Guru: Why Can't They Stay Little a Lot Longer?
Last July, I turned 40. It was momentous, but not nearly as big a deal as three days later when my premature daughter was finally able to come home. At the time, my More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 1, 2013 2:06 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Real Confessions from a Real Hairstylist
Here are five hairstylist confessions you should know before you sit in the stylist's chair: More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 1, 2013 2:06 PM EDTParenting Guru: Four Things My Parents Did that I'm Trying Not to Repeat with …
Now that I'm a mom of two, I see how incredibly hard it is to balance both children. While as a young adult I held grudges against my parents for the things they More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 6:11 PM EDTParenting Guru: Top 10 Reasons Why Teens Are More Terrible Than the "Terrible …
There are so many articles and books about the terrible twos. They convince us parents that once (if) we survive those toddler years, the rest is gravy. Well, guess More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 5:26 PM EDTParenting Guru: The 3 Things I Never Expected from My Toddlers
When my wife and I welcomed our daughter, Violet, into this world four years ago, we were as nervous as any brand new parent ever is. More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 1:19 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Getting Ready for Summer Skin
Smooth, healthy skin is something all of us girls want, right? No one wants to go to the beach or pool makeup free with blemish stained skin. With summer right More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 1:19 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Guide to Fresh, Healthy Skin After Having a Baby
My face has taken a beating over the last year, with all the hormones raging through me. It has gone from combo to oily (during mid-pregnancy) to dry and back to More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 25, 2013 5:52 PM EDTBeauty Guru: My Daily Skin Routine for Hormonal Acne
My skin has always been a force to be reckoned with. For almost a decade, I've battle with cystic acne and psoriasis. On a monthly basis my face would erupt (for More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 25, 2013 5:52 PM EDTParenting Guru: 6 Things I Didn't Know About Tweens Until I Had One
Most days I'm the proud owner - err, mother of a tween boy. At 10 years old, my son's managed to frustrate, impress, confuse, challenge, and need me more than I More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 6:28 PM EDTProjecting Your Husband: Visualization Techniques that Can Lead You to Love
I was first introduced to visualization when I was eight years old. I saw my best friend's teenage sister, Tammy, sitting on the floor, legs crossed, meditating in More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 4:05 PM EDTKarate Therapy? How Martial Arts Transformed My Special-Needs Child
My five-year-old daughter has always been a bit different from other kids. She has had delayed gross motor development, panic attacks, and difficulty paying More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 4:04 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Caring for the Combination Skin Type
A skin care program for combination skin can be frustrating. because you are treating an oily skin type and a dry skin type. The oily areas in the T-zone are More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 2:20 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Amazing Summer Skin Care Routine for Naturally Dry Skin
The summer season will be here very soon, which means we will be showing a lot more skin. If you're like me, your skin is probably still a little dry from the More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 2:20 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Caring for Your Combination Skin in Warmer Months
With the warmer temps coming around, it's becoming more important than ever to care for our skin. From the blazing sun to colorful makeup looks, your skin will be More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:36 PM EDT"I Carry Your Heart with Me:" The Relationship Lessons I Learned from Loss
My last visit with Aaron taught me the most important relationship lesson I never wanted to learn. I held his limp, lifeless hand and sobbed as he lay peacefully in More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 16, 2013 5:57 PM EDTParenting Guru: 3 Things No One Told Me About Raising a Child
I can't count the number of times I've experienced something entirely strange and new in my five years as a mother, only to flip through page after page from my More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 15, 2013 4:26 PM EDTLittle Things We Say that Can Hurt His Confidence
Men are greatly affected by what women say, especially if the words are coming from someone they love. Without even knowing it, you could be telling your partner More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Apr 12, 2013 2:17 PM EDTBeauty Guru: My Daily Skincare Routine
I consider falling into a comfortable skincare routine as difficult as finding your wedding dress. It takes a lot of trial and error and there are certainly some More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Apr 12, 2013 1:46 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Confessions of a Makeup Artist
Finally, a venting session tailor-made for me. Here are five pet peeves/things I would love to say to my clients: More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Apr 12, 2013 1:46 PM EDTParenting Guru: Then and Now - 5 Things My Parents Did that I Will Avoid
One can love their parents dearly and still wonder at times: "What were they thinking when I was growing up?" I say that, knowing my daughter will one day ask the More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 10, 2013 12:57 PM EDTBeauty Guru: 7 Steps to a Faster Makeup Routine
Sometimes women will obsess over perfection, especially when it comes to makeup application. But with the right brushes, the right products and a little practice, More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 9, 2013 4:21 PM EDT'Ready for Love’s' Ben Patton Shares His Relationship Tips
Three American bachelors, including successful Texan Ben Patton, decided to amp up the search for the perfect match by participating in a new romantic reality More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 9, 2013 11:32 AM EDTParenting Guru: 10 Revelations as a Parent of 22 Years
I've been a parent for close to 22 years (in my mind I hear a loud "YIKES, REALLY?"). In that time I've had a few "ah-ha" moments and brief flashes of wisdom. I've More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 8, 2013 3:33 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Daily Skin Care Routine for My Combination Skin
To say that I simply have combination skin is a bit misleading. The truth is, I have combination skin with eczema. My eczema has caused me to make some changes to More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 8, 2013 3:33 PM EDTBig kid room designs that will last
It's very tempting to look at childhood as a wonderful excuse to paint an entire wall fire-engine red or vivid purple. Eye-popping pink or tractor green is More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 4, 2013 10:45 AM EDTPrepare the outside of your home for spring
Each year when the winter snow begins to melt and the days start getting longer, my husband and I know it is time to start readying our home for spring. We have a More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 4, 2013 10:45 AM EDTAccessorize your home with pops of neon
Neon is one of the hottest trends in home design and there are dozens of different ways to incorporate this trend into your own living space. You don't have to give More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 4, 2013 10:45 AM EDTThe ultimate spring cleaning checklist
As winter slowly melts into spring, I can tell it's time for me to put on some rubber gloves and grab a sponge. Seasonal illnesses and cold weather have kept my More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 4, 2013 10:45 AM EDTBeauty Guru: 5 Minutes to Younger Looking Eyes
Want younger looking eyes without surgery? You can't totally eradicate the signs of aging without taking drastic measures, but you can erase a few of those More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 3, 2013 6:55 PM EDTHe Did What? 5 First Date Body Language Red Flags
The world of dating is so complicated. With online dating, new technology and courses in the art of "getting the girl," dating has changed significantly over the More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 3, 2013 12:37 PM EDTBeauty Guru: To the 16-Year-Old Me
To my 16-year-old self (that past hair life that I try not to think about), I can only be thankful for the technology that has come around to make hair products More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 3, 2013 12:36 PM EDTParenting Guru: When Expectations Run High and Reality Falls Short
For as long as I can remember, my 18-year-old daughter has been the center of our lives. At first it was because she was an only child, then it was pretty much More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 3, 2013 12:36 PM EDTParenting Guru: Am I Not Allowed to Say "No" to My Toddler?
I have a two year old. That means that I'm constantly asking, "Is this a battle worth fighting?" All day, I ask myself questions about when it's appropriate to set More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 2, 2013 12:36 PM EDT