A do-it-yourself Home Spa

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Posted on 12th October 2006 by admin in Beauty Tips

Here’s something you probably didn’t know. It isn’t necessary to spend loads of money at the salon or spa to rejuvenate yourself. With a little innovativeness and these homemade remedies using ingredients from your kitchen, you can convert your home into a Sunday Spa.
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Working moms, choose the right creche

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Posted on 12th October 2006 by admin in Baby Care

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Almost every working mother is faced with a dilemma – that of leaving her young child in someone else’s care. With the rise of nuclear families, the creche seems like a good option for many.

“Depending on the urgency with which the mother has to get back to work, and the health and habits of the child, one can decide to start leaving the baby in a creche as early as four months,” says school and family counsellor Gauri Tatke. She warns working women about the ‘too young’ syndrome though. “I have seen mothers give up lucrative jobs because they thought their children were not old enough to be in a creche, ” she says, adding that the decision has to be taken some day.
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Ten things we do to damage our skin

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Posted on 9th October 2006 by admin in Beauty Tips

So, you think you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat the right stuff, exercise adequately and look after your skin. Stop and take a closer look. Are you doing things that could inadvertently damage your skin? These silent killers may be the reason your appearance is lacklustre despite your best efforts.
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A to Z of stress management

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Posted on 4th October 2006 by admin in Beauty Tips

Always take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day.

Be aware of your own stress meter: Know when to step back and cool down.

Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling everybody else.
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