What’s Your Self-Worth?

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Read any article on beauty and you are bound to find the word “confidence” somewhere.  Without a doubt, as women we feel better about our self-worth when we feel good about […]

How Critiques and Crowds Build Confidence

I love hanging out with teenagers. You may think I’m crazy, but you’ve got to know the kind of kids I’m hanging with.   Youth groups from all over America have traveled […]

3 Ways to Handle Life’s Devastations

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One thing that  never ceases to amaze me is how many life lessons suddenly appear whenever there is something to teach. “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear” […]

The Power of an Introduction

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We’ve all been in a situation where we feel uncomfortable. You arrive at a gathering at a new location and, looking around, you don’t see a single familiar face.  Age […]

Invisible Beauty

My boys were less than two weeks old when they each got their first haircuts. Each of my newborn girls had pretty hair ornaments before leaving the hospital. Having “hairy […]

The Overlooked Cause of Acne

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When acne flairs up a girl’s confidence deflates. Google how to treat this common skin condition and you might find an ad promoting a suicide hotline. Not only does acne cause a […]

7 tips for Finding a Great Outfit Quick

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Most women make shopping an experience. We enjoy going with our girlfriends and try on lots of potential pieces for our wardrobe. Even if we have no need for clothes. […]

Are you Confident they Love You?

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When my little boy was acting up, I would often ask, “Do you need a time-out or a hug?” I was learning the ropes of parenting as a single mom and […]

Finding the Strength to be Weak

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The committee members were ready to get started when I decided to quickly sprint across the banquet hall to grab my things before we sat down. I didn’t want to […]