Looking to visit Eastern Kentucky? Go no further than the small yet culturally rich town of Morehead Kentucky.
Do you have damaged, frizzy, dry hair? Repair it now! Don't rush out and buy expensive products that offer results but don't deliver, or spend lots of money getting it conditioned at the salon. There is a way to get hair smooth, silky and strong...
Having a great smile is one of the quickest ways to make a person seem more attractive. Part of having what is considered a great smile is having pearly white teeth. Having your teeth professionally bleached can be very expensive, and while a lot...
So... you now know you're pregnant. Or, if you think you MAY be, check out this link... http://twentyyearmom.hubpages.com/hub/The-Very-Earliest-Signs-of-Pregnancy-How-to-know-youre-pregnant-before-ever-taking-a-test Most likely, you're around six...
Most pregnant women are no strangers to the condition known as heartburn, acid reflux, or acid indigestion. Why? http://twentyyearmom.hubpages.com/hub/Why-do-pregnant-women-get-heartburn-or-acid-reflux There are, however, ways to treat it that will...
Heartburn keeping you up at night? This could be due to your pregnancy. Some women report that they never had any sort of problem with acid reflux until they became pregnant. This is not surprising, since due to all the shifting around of your...
Brownie. Batter. Two words, when put together can certainly equal pure bliss. Brownies are good by themselves, the batter is also amazing. However, put these two in the same jar, top it off with some homemade chocolate whipped cream, and you can...
Preeclampsia, also known as toxemia, is a relatively common disorder affecting pregnant women. Usually occuring after the 20th week, preeclampsia is a precursor to a disorder known as eclampsia, which can cause pregnant women with no previous...
You may have often watched shows like Cake Boss, Cupcake Wars, etc. and wondered, how do they do it? Truth be told, decorating cupcakes is an art, and it can be argued that you either have the talent... or you don't. But, there is good news! ...
Just like us, our babies can experience gas after eating. However, unlike us, they aren't able to tell us what the problem is. Here are a few ways to know that what is causing your baby so much discomfort is gas. If your baby is otherwise...
The art of making a cheesecake from scratch is one that takes multiple efforts, and learning from mistakes. It is a delicate process and you shouldn’t be discouraged if your first efforts turn out to be rather disappointing. I have compiled a list...
Although originally created for spreading legitimate news, having intelligent debates and advertising community happenings, Topix.com has become somewhat of a venue foe gossips to post their latest findings to a mass audience. Much of the time, what...
Before you have your first baby, everyone tells you “You need to get all the rest you can while you still have the chance!” This may be true, but what about when you simply cannot turn off your mind or get comfortable to sleep at night? Here...
I will admit, I was once a hair dying fool. I was addicted. My hair is naturally this really ugly brassy red color, not the radiant red you often see, and I hated it from the time I was very little. Ever since I could bully my grandma into letting...
Honestly, I always thought that bed bugs were something imaginary that parents used to scare their children, claiming these critters would bite them if they didn’t ‘sleep tight’. How naïve I was. Recently, thanks to shows like Hoarders and...
Trying to conceive can be a very stressful time indeed. Each month is filled with the anxiety and anticipation of finding out if you have finally succeeded in getting pregnant. If you don’t feel like waiting for a test, there ARE some signs that...
As a pregnant woman, now is the time in your life that you really have to assert yourself. It is up to you to make choices that affect not only your life, but your baby’s life as well. The first decisions you will make for your child often revolve...
Urinary tract infections are caused by the clinging of bacteria to the opening of the urethra (in other words…your pee hole.) and begin to reproduce. Most of the time, the bacteria that you can pin as the culprit for your UTI is E.Coli, which...
Cholestasis is really a blanket term that describes any blockage of bile from the liver. It can come from bile duct tumors, pancreatitis, alcoholism, lymphoma, etc. (The list goes on and on.) This condition can creep up on women during pregnancy,...
First off, every woman who has had the privilege of experiencing pregnancy knows that the term "morning sickness" is very misleading. It should be phased out and replaced with a more appropriate term such as "inconvenient sickness" or "constant...
As Thanksgiving approaches, here are some delicious recipes that you can use to glaze your holiday ham. From Coca-Cola to Cranberry sauce, there is a glaze to suit everyone's taste.
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life. She is about to receive the greatest gift that anyone could receive. While we all want our pregnancies to go perfectly, there are some complications that are fairly common. Rather than live in denial,...
When we moved into this house, the bedroom that we were planning on putting Natalie's nursery in was painted an awful magenta and purple combination, complete with Dora the Explorer border. While this may have been okay for a toddler that was...
It sounds cliche and repetitive, but times are hard. Many people are reluctant to spend scuds of money on brand name cleaning supplies, and in all honestly... there isn't any need to! A lot of what you need to clean your home are things that you...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is always uncomfortable, and sometimes painful. It is three times more likely to develop in women, and slightly more likely to happen to pregnant women. What is carpal tunnel syndrome and how can you get relief?
How to kill cock roaches that have managed to make their way into your home using some of the tried and true methods and products.
The benefits of waterbirth for both mother and child, why I want one, and why I cannot have one.
Dizziness during pregnancy is totally normal, and pretty much expected. Reasons why dizziness occurs, and what to do about it.
Pregnant women are more likely to develop complications from the flu, and therefore should be vaccinated. Find out more.
Nosebleeds, or epistaxis, are very common during pregnancy. Why they occur, what to do if you get one, and also how to prevent them.
How to make your own homemade moisturizing, exfoliating body scrub with just two ingredients. Cheap and easy!
A young expectant mother finally learns that the severe rib pain she has been suffering through for weeks is actually gallstones.
Rare sightings of the Northern Lights seen in Kentucky and many other states on October 24, 2011.
Basic overview of what gestational diabetes is, how it is diagnosed, what the complications of it are.
An easy to follow and easy to improvise on fudge recipe! Create your own custom candy recipe with just two main ingredients. Practically foolproof!
Less than excited at the thought of filling out a pre-made baby book for your bundle of joy? Save money and add some personality by creating your own baby book pages. The possibilities are endless, but I have included some ideas that I'm using for my own project. Creating a unique and fun baby...
A young expectant mother's experience with having to find a new caregiver, mere months before delivery.
Expectant mother uses her sixth sense to diagnose pregnancy. Earliest pregnancy signs and symptoms.
The pains of trying to study college level classes with pregnancy brain. Study tips for expectant mothers.
Young mother's experience with severe upper right side rib pain in the second trimester of pregnancy, and possible treatments and causes.