by Elaine Stevens// Getting fit for a summer of beaching it in a bikini after the winter blues isn’t easy for anyone of any age. However, for young mothers with full-time careers, it’s even more difficult — unless you get a little help from your friends, like the Beatles’ song says. Alden Johnson found a […]
by Myrna Beth Haskell// My daughter and I were lounging by the fire pit talking about college, friendships, what holds a marriage together, and world peace. It suddenly hit me. The beautiful, young woman beside me — tanned from her summer job as a lifeguard and a s’mores sandwich in hand — was all grown […]
by Lana Martin// “Although God uses storms to shape us through His power, the storms of life do not define you as a person. You are better than the trial you are enduring.” When you are in the storms of life, sometimes your praise becomes weakened. Negative words began to manifest in your mind, and […]
by Danie Rodriquez// The weather has warmed up and it is the time of year for all of the family get-togethers around the grill. It seems that when we pull the grills out, we also pull out the same recipes over and over again. Burgers, chicken and ribs are great for any party, but what […]
by Jocelyn Gavin Lane// As I waited for the results of yet another breast biopsy, this time I promised God that if I were cancer-free I would live out my dreams and give back to the community. In 2013, Pink Lotus was born! The Pink Lotus Project is a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering women […]
This summers’ theme will be minimum vs. maximum or in other words, “Bare vs. All There. Although bare skin or bold red lips are nothing new to the makeup scene, the way you style and apply your makeup this season is the key to its success. To be bare, one must first start with a […]
