Big, beautiful women are finally claiming their place in the world as attractive women in spite of the fact that everyone pushes thin women to the forefront. It’s sad that we live in a world that thinks you have to be thin to be pretty. Plus size women actually have history on their side. In past centuries, women with hips and curves were considered the ideal woman. In the fifties, Marilyn Monroe was the sexy icon and she was certainly not thin. Why don’t we have models like that today instead of these stick thin creatures that make normal women miserable to look at?

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Webkinz are still the hottest toy of the year and that can leave many wondering; will this toy ever come down off the mountain? We folks the good news is I don’t see it coming down anytime soon as webkinz continue to reign supreme they look as though they will stay the course at least until the next big thing comes along.

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There is very little point in expounding the statistics on the risks of child abduction. The recent distressing case of little Madelaine McCann is enough of a worrying statistic in itself to send any self respecting, loving parent into a tailspin. There are some simple yet golden rules to follow to ensure your child will never be featured in one of those terrible headlines.

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And as autumn approaches fashion completes another seasonal cycle. And we wait in great anticipation for new styles freshly watered down from the catwalks. New designers emerge while others blend in with the back ground. And so another turbulent season approaches. Buyers like me have to be in close communion with the turbulence of an industry subject to constant change. The online shop I buy for, developing a theme is as important as selecting styles by designers. The chosen theme is “made in England” it goes against the grain as more and more brands head East to reduce production costs, at risk of devaluing their brand.

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As a counselor, I am always on the lookout for great resources to hand to parents and students. Jeff Herring’s “Back to School Success System for Parents and Students” is on the top of my list this Fall. A licensed marriage and family counselor and nationally syndicated author, Jeff has decades of experience successfully working with teens and their parents. His creativity and forward thinking to help parents meet the unique challenges of back to school success for students is remarkable. In addition, Jeff lays out his recommendations in easy to understand “Universal laws” for both parents and teens. Just follow the laws for success: how easy is that! Here are some of my favorite Universals:

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