Health

Get the Hairapy You Need with Women’s Rogaine®

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Thinning hair, it’s definitely not something that women like to talk about. The truth is, it happens. I have family members who have struggled with this issue for most of their teen and adult life and I know how it makes them feel.

Hair Thinning is Not Uncommon

In women, Hereditary Hair Loss is the most common cause of hair loss, accounting for 90% of cases. It is a genetic condition stemming from either the mother or father’s side of the family and is commonly recognized by women in their 30s as a “diffuse” thinning over the top of the head and along the part.

Know the early signs:

  • Thinning Hair – hair loses volume and density over time
  • Hair Shedding – increased hair accumulation in shower, pillow, and hair brush.  Most people lose between 50-100 hairs a day, which is considered normal hair loss; a consistent loss of 150 hairs a day is considered significant hair loss.  If hair loss is sudden or patchy, consult a medical professional.
  • Widening part or visible scalp – increased scalp visibility is a definite sign of hair loss

Hereditary Hair Loss is Treatable

The great news is that hereditary hair loss is treatable when you use Women’s Rogaine®. 

Women’s Rogaine® 5% Minoxidil Foam is the first and only FDA-approved, once daily application hair regrowth treatment for the scalp exclusively for women experiencing hereditary hair loss. The treatment contains 5% minoxidil, the ONLY ingredient FDA-approved to regrow hair in women.

Women’s Rogaine® 5% Minoxidil Foam is easy to use. Apply once daily in the morning or evening; simply dispense the product onto a non-porous surface, part hair to help maximize scalp exposure and massage it directly onto the scalp. Allow to dry before styling.

With continued use once a day every day, Women’s Rogaine® 5% Minoxidil Foam is clinically proven to regrow up to 25% more hair in 3 months. Make sure to stick with it to maintain results!

Great Styling Tips 

Not quite sure how to style your hair, here are some tips from from Celebrity Stylist Jill Crosby!

Talk about thinning hair with your stylist

Jill Crosby: “Don’t be afraid to bring up any hair concerns with your stylist! We’ve heard it all – especially when it comes to thinning hair – and we’ll help you navigate the journey to hair regrowth. I personally recommend Women’s Rogaine® 5% Minoxidil Foam to my clients as an easy, over-the-counter product that works.”

Embrace styling tools!

Jill Crosby: “You can use all of the same tools and techniques, just with less heat and less tension. The key here is gentle. Ask your salon stylist to ease up on the heat and tension, and use a light touch with towels and hairbrushes at home.”

Grab the curling iron and add some bouncy curls, or even add some holiday ribbon for some added color, depth and style!

Switch up your part

Jill Crosby: “Experiment with flipping your part to the opposite side. By adding a little texture spray to the roots you can get a new voluminous flip started. Or try a look without a defined part – sometimes with fine hair parts can expose too much scalp.”

LOB it off

Jill Crosby: “For most people shorter haircuts will create the illusion of volume, whereas the longer hair gets the more it weighs itself down and looks even thinner.” An example of this would be the super on-trend “Lob” which is a longer version of the bob cut. 

Buy Women’s Rogaine® at Walgreens

You can find Women’s Rogaine® at a Walgreens near you; $29.99 for a two-month supply, $49.99 for a four-month supply.

Visit SheSpeaks for your chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a bottle of Women’s Rogaine®

Click here to go enter now!

 

Parenting

Luvs Helps Parents Do More of What They Luv #WhatULuv

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As a mom of 5, I can tell you, I do not get enough time to do what I love. I love going out, alone with my husband. I love drinking coffee and reading books. I love snuggling up on the couch and binging on Netflix (this I actually get to do the most), and I love, love, LUV to sleep.

Sleep.

Remember sleep.

That peaceful thing that would happen for anywhere from 6-12 hours at a time because you didn’t have to attend to someone else’s needs in the middle of the night?

Oh how I miss those days.

I would love to be able to sleep, for at least 6 hours, uninterrupted. I even asked for this wish to be granted for Christmas!

Do More of WhatULuv with Luvs

Luvs really wants parents to be able to do, more of what they love. Luvs recently introduced the new and improved Luvs Ultra Leakguard Diapers with NightLock Plus™. These diapers are softer and more absorbent than before*, with large stretch tabs for easy fastening, ultra-leakage protection and a money-back guarantee.

*Vs. product replaced, sz. 2-5

As someone who has used Luvs for the past 3 years I know first hand that Luvs provides features babies and parents need for less cost than premium brands. I will admit, when I had my first baby, I thought I had to have the expensive diapers. It didn’t take long for me to catch on that Luvs were the diapers we needed.

Luvs is always committed to providing moms and dads with value. They recognize that parenting can be difficult, so diapering shouldn’t be. Luvs conducted a formal poll of moms across the country to take a look at parenting like it really is and uncover what they truly value most.

Save on Luvs

Luvs is offering a great money-saving opportunity with a $1 print-at-home coupon. Visit Coupons.com to access a Luvs coupon of $1 off any one diaper pack.

  • Print the coupon at home and use it at any mass, discount or grocery stores where Luvs Diapers are sold.
  • All Luvs Diapers are included in this particular offer, except trial/travel sized diaper packs.
  • Print-at-Home coupons expire 30 days from the date the coupon is printed by the consumer

Fashion

Back to the Future: Why this Winter’s Fashion has Gone Back to the ’50s

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The saying ‘what goes around comes around’ is always relevant for women’s fashion. And the trends of winter 2016/17 have definitely gone the nostalgia route. Styles that hark back to those of the vividly sunny 1950s are very much in. Why? Well, aside from the fact nostalgia’s powerful when it comes to trends, one reason may be that right now you can’t move for fancy dress-like events wallowing in recreating the rock and roll era. And, frankly, who wouldn’t want to throw themselves back to when Elvis swung his hips and T-Birds and Pink Ladies roamed the dining halls and diners?

Back to the ’50s

So what is the ’50s look? If we’re going to be honest, that’s not the easiest question to answer, as fashion – especially for women – varied throughout that decade. Generally speaking, though, ’50s fashion reflected an (albeit slowly) growing liberation and lack of conformity among women; especially young women. The war-ravaged years of the 1940s had resulted in tight dresses and dull shades thanks to limitations on fabric; with these restrictions eventually lifted in the ’50s, fashion blossomed – indeed, you might say literally in its appearance.

That’s to say, the post-war look was all about using more fabric and mixing up colors. So out went the narrow skirts in those dull shades; in came bright and patterned outfits and wide ’50s style dresses, perfect for throwing your body around and being energetically twirled by a dancing partner to the rock and roll beat. This was the ‘American look’; accomplished by all-round pleating and stiff crinoline petticoats. Very quickly it spread beyond the US and all around Europe; as fast as it took the hits of Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and their ilk to cross the pond, in fact.

Party season essentials

Fair dos, though, winter style this year isn’t just about the 1950s. As ever, elegance is what wins out when it comes to Christmas party dresses. So we’re talking shimmering ball gown-like dresses and backless-strappy efforts in deep reds, blues and golds. And, of course, that universal classic – the ‘LBD’. What’s timeless never goes out of fashion. By its very nature, it’s always in.

Rockabilly cool

But what about when the pasty season’s past? What if you find that ’50s look a little, well, staid? There’s always a way to twist it, for sure – and again, you need only look back for inspiration. The rockabilly movement is very much the alt-’50s look. It’s the – if you will – hipster take on all that’s mentioned above. Skewering the mainstream sensibilities of those bright, happy, wide dresses with something a little edgier; a little sexier.

It took its cue (and certainly does nowadays in enthusiasts’ eyes) from pulp fiction novel covers, B-movies and pin-up styles of the era; everything from the crinoline skirt to the gypsy top, the tight sweater to the pencil skirt. It’s all about transforming yourself from Sandra Dee to Sandy at the end of Grease. It’s not hard to understand why the rockabilly look’s suddenly the one everyone wants!

In the end, though, why not try mixing it up? With the general ’50s style (and that of the more specialized rockabilly look) so popular now, why not embrace the liberation and free-wheeling spirit behind it all? Do you own thing like it’s 1955!

 

 

Parenting

Caregivers and Babysitters: Rules to Share with Anyone Who Watches Your Kids

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Leaving your child in someone else’s care for the first time is a big step. Apart from the psychological challenges of handing over temporary responsibility and dealing with your separation anxiety, there are all the fears about what could happen if something goes wrong. Will your babysitter keep a cool head and react appropriately? Can you be contacted and can you get home in good time? One thing you can do to ease your tension is to prepare a clear list of guidelines for your babysitter.

A Never-Ending Quest

As your kids get older, you will build up a regular reservoir of trusted babysitters, but there will inevitably be times when none of them is available and you will have to rely on a new sitter. Fortunately, there are web-based ways to find a babysitter near you who is experienced and reliably reviewed, but it’s still helpful to dig out your tried and tested list and run through the rules.

Before you step out the door, you will want to be confident that your sitter understands not only the basic requirements of the job but also your own expectations. Treat the visitor with respect—you don’t want a reputation as the difficult parent no one will sit for—but politely draw attention to what you want.

House Rules

Your house rules will be your own, but the following are a starting point:

 

  • No visitors. Nobody should be allowed to come into your house whom you have not personally approved.

 

  • Nothing should be watched on TV that is not suitable for children to witness. TV should be kept at a low volume so that the sitter can always hear the children.

 

  • No smoking, alcohol or drug use.

 

  • No raiding your cupboards—it is better to provide a supply of snacks and drinks.

Safety First

The safety of your children is your number one priority. Be sure that your sitter has the information she needs and is confident about using it:

 

  • Leave the first aid kit in a prominent place, and show the babysitter where it is. Also show her where the fire extinguisher is kept, and the best way to get the children out of the property in the event of a fire.

 

  • If your child has any health issues, inform the babysitter of the correct procedures to follow. If there are allergies, list clearly the foods that must be avoided, and check that she knows how to use an Epipen if necessary.

 

  • Provide a clear list of emergency phone numbers, including your cell, the place you are going, another adult contact, your doctor, and the emergency services. The babysitter should never be embarrassed about calling for help. You may consider leaving a medical release form to authorize emergency treatment.

 

  • Children should not be taken out of the house unless there are specific arrangements to do this.

Building a Team

A really successful babysitter will not only keep your children safe, but will also build a rapport with them so that they look forward to seeing her.

 

  • Explain routines, to help the sitter create an atmosphere of normality and security. If you have situations that are guaranteed to spark a tantrum, let your sitter know how to avoid them. Explain your policy on using treats and bribes.

 

  • Put everything the babysitter might need—diapers, pacifiers, teddies, etc—together in one place, so that they do not have to leave your children at a crucial moment to search for them.

 

  • Point out the favorite toys and the best stories to achieve calm. Calming down excited or distressed children is a skill learned with time, but knowing what usually works with your family will certainly help.

 

  • However boisterous your children, insist that games are gentle while you are not in the house. It is easy for accidents to happen when things get too exciting.

Don’t be all about the negatives. Encourage your sitter to use their own experience and skills to build a relationship with your children. Expect them to discover new tricks to share with you.

Use Your Head

Most of the rules about looking after other people’s children boil down to using common sense but even so, an inexperienced babysitter needs help to learn them. In a mobile age when grandparents and relatives are not always on hand, there is an increasing need for reliable babysitters. By giving clear guidelines, you can play your part in building the next generation.

James Blewitt served honorably in the Marine Corps before receiving an Associates in business and then founding his online consulting company in 2003. His main focus is spotting the current online trends and finding how they can make life easier for business owners as well as the individual consumer. He currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.

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