Recently Angelina Jolie was quoted as saying that sex with hubby Brad Pitt got hotter than ever during her pregnancy.

I’ve been pregnant four times, and can’t say that I had the exact same experience. I was so nauseated the entire time that the idea of even kissing someone often triggered my gag reflex. But during the second trimester – before I got huge and uncomfortable and was fighting for space inside my body with my unborn child – and once the nausea had subsided *a little*, there were certain turn ons about being pregnant.

For starters, you don’t have to concern yourself with birth control, which is freeing! It’s also fun to be close to your partner when your fertility reminds you of how life altering intimacy can be. Hopefully your partner sees your pregnant form as a turnon too, with your new curves busting out all over. Some women, especially if they’re petite, enjoy feeling more womanly then they feel when they’re not pregnant. Experts would mention things like increased blood flow to certain areas…

How did you feel about lovemaking during your pregnancy? And I wonder if a mom donned some sexy maternity lingerie (like these hot little numbers from Passion Spice) if it would help heat things up?

Before the arrival of computers, TV, and fashion magazines, daughters looked to their mothers for advice about beauty. Even though this advice may not be as necessary as it was years ago, a mother can still be depended upon for a few beauty tips in this day and age.

Your mother is certainly aware of what she considers the good, the bad and the downright, I’d like to forget about this, parts of her appearance. No doubt she has worked to improve the parts that she doesn’t like while taking good care of her assets. While doing so she has probably passed on some of the tips that have worked for her in the beauty department.

As a girl you probably sat and watched as your mom applied her make-up, combed her hair, or got ready for an evening out. Many of her tips were probably casually tossed out while you chatted together during these times. Things like, go easy on the eyeliner to avoid the raccoon look, or blend in the blush so you don’t get the round clown dots on your cheeks.

Mothers are aware that the older we get, the more we sag. So when your mom tells you to throw your shoulders back and walk tall, she is really talking about posture. When you have good posture, you look slimmer, have more confidence and feel good about yourself.

Another piece of good mom advice is to relax. We tend to be so stressed today and this is reflected in our faces. Frowning and grimacing produce fine lines around the eyes and mouth that deepen with age. Make a conscious effort to smile as much as possible. Not only will you look better, but you’ll feel better too!

Another tip she may pass on is to wear sunglasses when it’s sunny no matter what season it is. Another tip is to wear glasses if you need them instead of straining to see. Scrunching up your eyes produces wrinkles around them in years to come. You can delay the crow’s feet and other wrinkles around the eyes by what you do (or don’t do) with your eyes now. So, stop scrunching up your face to avoid the bright sun or read that newspaper.

Some tips from mom may even be passed on without conscious thought from her. You can learn a lot about yourself just by looking at your mother. For instance, take a careful look at your mom and you’ll get an idea of what you may look like in twenty or thirty years. Using what you’ve learned from doing so might indeed prove to be an important beauty tip from your mom.

Moms are wise. Some of the tips that she shares are really designed to support a daughter who is bemoaning some aspect of her appearance or her life. Since mothers are all about championing those she loves, don’t be surprised when she talks about beauty being on the inside. No, it doesn’t mean that she thinks you’re hopeless. She just wants you to love yourself for who you are, just like she does. When you think about it, this tip alone is the single most important beauty tip she can pass on to you.

With low fat seasonings and marinade, this is a lower fat alternative than other leg of lamb recipes.

The Ingredients:

• 1 lamb leg (3 pounds or 1.36 kg), boned and butterfly
• 1 tablespoon of minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon of ground sage
• 1 tablespoon of chopped rosemary
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons of crushed garlic

The Process:

Rub wholly the lamb leg with parsley, sage and rosemary then season it. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Pour the mixture over the lamb leg and rub it into the meat.

Take the crushed garlic and stuff it into the crack and crevices of the lamb leg.

Start up the broiler or barbecue grill. Ensure the grill is non-stick and if it’s not cover it with foil. Once the grill is very hot, place the meat n it and turn every 10 minutes for rare done, 15 minutes for mid done and 20 minutes for well done.

After cooking the lamb you can pour the lemon juice on it to give it an extra Greek flavour.

Finally, cut the lamb into half an inch slices and serve on equal parts. It makes 8 servings.

It’s inevitable. Our kids become teens, start high school and then suddenly, it’s like we don’t really know them as well as we used to. They want their independence, but truly still need guidance – it’s just tough to get them to let you in.

Your teen may act tough even when something is bothering them and never even let you know about it. Unfortunately, that can turn into big problems for your child. So what can you do?

If you’re looking to connect more with your teen and help them with all those high school bumps in the road, pick up a copy of the “Real Life Guidance to Helping Your Teen with High School”.

Written by Aurelia Williams, Certified Life Coach, this practical guide can you help you help your teen:

- Find his or her identity. It’s not always easy to know who you really are in the teen years.
- Make the right kind of friends and avoid bullies.
- Deal with peer pressure and make confident personal choices.
- Establish dating rules – after all, it’s still YOUR house and YOUR rules.

In addition, you receive a helpful bonus report called “Keeping the Balance: Staying Friends with Your Teenager and Raising Them to Be Happy & Successful Individuals”. It’s an indispensable guide dealing with the dangers of cyberspace, drugs and alcohol, anger and depression.

Learn more about these must-have guides and get your copy  by clicking here.

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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to just pick something up for dinner or even if you go to the grocery store, pick up prepackaged food.

Problem is, prepared foods, whether they’re from a fine dining restaurant, fast-food joint or your local grocery store EAT at your family’s budget – and with all their additives and less than fresh ingredients, they aren’t terribly healthy.

Try cooking more with REAL foods. Remember that produce section? Try to shop at the perimeter of the grocery store, stopping at the produce section, dairy section, butcher and the bakery.

Real foods are easier on your pocketbook, especially because you can make the food go along way. The leftover veggies go great in an omelet the next day. Or you can take that chicken and make soup out of it. Real food also means a healthier lifestyle and added savings on medical expenses.

Too Busy for REAL Food Meals?

Here’s a unique guide that can help you cook and prepare real meals for your family. Instead of slaving in the kitchen every day, Freezing It & Loving It has plenty of recipes and suggestions for getting most of your meal preparation done in just 1 day per week.

By Aurelia Williams, Author of Understanding Your Teen

How many teenagers do you meet that really have a strong sense of self esteem? Not many if you tell the truth. It’s a treat to find a fifteen year old who knows and likes who they are.

Healthy teen self esteem is first nurtured at home. A secure home life, supportive parents and a reliable extended family provide the launching point that allows children to thrive. From there it’s a safe school environment and positive peer relationships that further affirm their feelings of being valuable to others.

If a teens home life offers more negative feedback than positive nurturing, it is nearly impossible for that child to come through puberty feeling good about themselves.

Teenagers who don’t have a strong sense of personal value from their parents are left viewing themselves through the critical eyes of their peers. And what they see there is often disappointing.

Making embarrassing mistakes, feeling clumsy, going through puppy love heart break or not doing everything right the first time you try is all part of being a teenager. But a teen with low self esteem takes every stumble personally and internalizes the failure as being part of who they are.

This is why it is so important to help our kids survive their mistakes and deal with disappointments from an early age. Positive teen self esteem is crutial. The best way to improve your teen’s self-esteem is to take a very active role in your teen’s life. Just by knowing your teen’s interests, friends, strengths, and weaknesses, you will be aware of any problems that may arise.

If you have a teenager who is struggling with low self esteem, you have to take every opportunity that presents itself to remind them that they are valuable to you and to others. Provide them with opportunities to be with people who will build them up and encourage them.
Need More Help?

Here are two guides to help you reconnect with your teen, so you can help them with the rocky road of being a teenager.

1. Real Life Guidance to Understanding Your Teen shows you how to accept what you can and cannot control in your teen’s life, how to cope with mood swings, keeping the lines of communication open.

2. Real Life Guidance to Helping Your Teen in High School includes practical suggestions to help your child find his/her identity, avoid bullies, handle peer pressure and more.

Grab them both to be armed with the easy-to-follow advice at your fingertips. They’re available for instant download, which means you can get the help you need any day of the week, even if it’s the middle of the night.

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If someone were to ask you that, could you answer? Most people who aren’t working on a budget, really can’t. And if they could, they’d likely be shocked at some of the money they are spending without thinking.

How about that special coffee on the way to work? Multiply the price times five, then times 52, and you’ll likely choke on your latte when you see the yearly cost. Now, think how much you could save by whipping up your own latte in the office microwave.

To see where the fat is in your lifestyle, try keeping a diary of your expenditures for an entire month. Write down everything, including what you put on credit cards. And don’t forget to add that 20% or more for interest if it’s not going to be paid off right away.

In 30 days you’ll not only know where the money went, but you’ll see plenty of ways to make sure it doesn’t go there again! If you need additional help with a family budget plan, grab your step-by-step guide here.

Hey gals – next time you’re at your local Walmart or other chain store, check out Panama Jack’s collection. The Panama Jack brand has been a favorite of mine for years. They offer affordable (generally $10 or less with many items as cheap as just a few dollars) anklets, bracelets, necklaces, toe rings, temporary tattoos, and sunglasses that are geared towards summer wear. What I love about them is that they are incredibly durable.

I have worn their jewelry (mostly silver, beaded, metallic fixtures, etc.) in lakes, rivers, streams, swimming pools and hot tubs and have never had them fall apart or discolor like other brands. I have one Panama Jack anklet that I wore for the whole summer one year, it went everywhere with me, even showered with it on and I still have it to this day.

Panama Jack offers a variety of colors, textures, and yes – even different sizes of these items which is a plus for women of all sizes. Many places online also offer Panama Jack products for even cheaper and often will have a larger selection than what can be found in stores (when in stores, look for a 4-sided freestanding organizer with the products on it, usually found in a center aisle). Happy shopping!

America’s Got Talent is one of my guilty summertime pleasures and last night with “Ronny B” didn’t disappoint. Here he is performing Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long”. This is HOT!

I’m not exactly sure why they voted him to the next step (other than to possibly annoy The Hoff), but hey…I’m looking forward to seeing more.

Click play below and enjoy the sexy singing and dancing.

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