X Out – Hopeful for a Solution…

My teenage daughter has the type of skin that will be just fine and then bam, she gets hit with a terrible breakout! It affects her self esteem in a huge way. She is a pretty girl, and I have spent her whole life building her up and trying to train her to see herself as fearfully and wonderfully made--beautifully! Unfortunately, when she has a break out...all my years of training go out the window and all she can see are the blemishes on her skin. That is why I was beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to test drive X Out!It is one step twice a day! I was very happy about that. She does not need a gazillion bottles and 25 steps to do this. It is simple:Washes medicine deep into pores and leaves it behind Detonates an awesome icy slap you can really feel All in 1 step, twice a dayWe are getting ready to start using X Out and I will share the results in a couple of weeks. I am excited to see how it all plays out and am hopeful that it is a solution to this ever present … [Read more...]





Facial Skin Care Tips for Teenagers Girls

As your daughter hits puberty and become a teenager, facial skin care becomes a very important factor for them and it can affect their self-esteem.Tweens (12) and young teens (13-15) today, are using makeup more and more. As a mom it is important to reiterate less is more and classy is not trashy. Obviously, every parent has their own rules and some may not allow their teenage daughters to wear makeup while others do. We did not allow ours to wear it until she was 14--and evern then, it was VERY light and no mascara until she was 16! If you allow your daughter to wear make up, it is important to teach them HOW to wear it, and take care of their skin.Teenager girls love to share things--especially clothes and makeup. Make sure they learn not to share makeup and to always use clean applicators when applying it. Keep with the rule of no double dipping as that will contaminate the product and could cause eye infections.Teenage skin can change dramatically as they head deeper … [Read more...]





Do you make these 8 Mistakes with Your Teenager?

We have all heard horrible stories about out of control teenagers--or even other Moms complaining about the "teenage years". I have also heard the "we choose our battles" phrase far too much. Honestly, the only way to raise a teenager is HANDS ON. Parents must be involved in what is going on in their children's lives. We can never assume that they will always make the right choice or that they have outgrown the need for parental input.My oldest daughter is 18 and a fabulous young woman. I am honored to be her Mother. From my experience raising a teenager, I have seen a few mistakes that many well intentioned parents make--without even realizing it! 8 Mistakes Many Parents Make with their Teenagers 1. Lack of Communication. It is vital that parents communicate with their children. Teenagers are no exception--if anything, it is even MORE important to keep the lines of communication open. We should be asking them how their day was, what's wrong, how are you doing, how can I pray for … [Read more...]