Adventures of a Military Family of 8
No Anchor Can Hold Us Down...
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A girl’s puberty is a very big time in her life. It can literally make or break an event or situation. Although this is a big moment in their life, most girls go through a lot because of all the new things they are experiencing. One of the things that a young girl experiences with the coming of puberty is the beginning of a lack of confidence. When it came to my two daughters this was something they dealt with as well.
This post is made possible with support from AARP’s Disrupt Aging. All opinions are my own. I grew up helping my Mom care for my Grandparents, it was always something that just came natural. As I grew older I continued to do it and never thought that it was something out of the ordinary. It’s just what you do for Family, for your Parents, for your Grandparents. There was never a manual, a timeline, a list of expectations from both parties; age and caring just went hand-in-hand as time went on. Being raised in a Hispanic home and within the Hispanic culture, it’s expected to care for our elderly and our ill Family members. As time goes on the children become the caregivers and I am happy to be Sharing the Lessons I Learned While Becoming a Caregiver.
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I can remember growing up going with my Stepfather to the liquor store to buy his cigarettes, the truth is; sometimes he would even send me to buy them for him. The walls outside of the liquor stores and grocery stores for that matter, were covered in advertisements from cigarette companies. As a Mom of little ones, it is upsetting to drive through some neighborhoods and see the same horrible view, the walls plastered with tobacco advertisements. Why must our kids be subjected to this for a daily view, other than to entice them? There might be a solution, Did You Know WE Can Make New York a Tobacco Free State? [Read more…]
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I was invited to attend an event in March on a subject that many don’t know much about. Endometriosis. I was diagnosed with endometriosis many years ago and never spoke to a Doctor about it since. I have lived with the symptoms I had and figured that was the way the rest of my life should be. Boy was I wrong! Endometriosis is NOT something that we just have to deal with!
During the event I had a great time listening to a panel of Women speak about their experiences and educate us on a world that many don’t know exist. Living A Livable Life with Endometriosis.
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As a Mom of 6 kids, I have had my share of adventurous births, from a two week overdue 1st child to a 22 week old preemie. I have had many challenges as well as triumphs as a Family of 8
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When my oldest son was a baby, I was one of those panicked new moms that worried about every little, tiny thing. The baby hasn’t pooped in the past hour, maybe he is constipated or what if it’s something worse? The baby sneezed twice, oh no, he’s sick, should I take him to the ER? Yes, I was that bad! I wish I knew how us Parents can learn about Protecting Little Lungs From RSV #RSVAwarenessMonth.
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I am known for making friends with everyone, especially new neighbors. I love the feeling of a close knit neighborhood where everyone knows everyone else and it’s almost like a big family. So a few months ago, when an older couple moved in a few houses down I was the first one knocking on their door with homemade cookies, welcoming them to the neighborhood. And boy, am I glad I did! [Read more…]
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Hey parents, you know those days where one kid is sick but the others aren’t? The days when you want to bring
the one that isn’t feeling well to the doctor, but then you think of bringing the other children to a
doctor’s office filled with other sick kids?
You know what that means, right?
Yup, more sick kids!
And “ain’t nobody got time for that!”
Of course you can’t do nothing because that would just be wrong and it would lead to more sick
kids as well.
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Having gone through several pregnancies, I’ve experienced pretty much every symptom you can think of. Morning sickness, leg cramps, constipation, backaches; you name it, I’ve had it! Through the years, several of my good friends and family members were pregnant at the same times as I was and we always compared what we were going through. For the most part we all experienced similar issues, weird cravings and sensitivity to smells. But the one thing that a few lucky ladies experienced that I wished for each pregnancy was thick, lustrous, shiny and fast growing hair!
Of course, I was the complete opposite. My hair actually got a little bit thinner and duller with each pregnancy and nothing helped. I tried all types of products and even home remedies to get my hair to grow back thicker and stronger but nothing seemed to work for me.
I may or may not have been sent to the couch to sleep one night because I had a mixture of mayo, avocado and egg yolks slathered on my head but I’m not going to confirm that. Come on, I need to preserve a little bit of dignity here.
I finally just gave up and begrudgingly accepted that my hair would never be as thick as it used to be. I started just throwing it in a ponytail or a bun every day because it was simple and it also disguised how thin my hair had become.
My husband and I were invited to a formal military event and I began to panic. My normal ponytail or messy bun just weren’t going to cut it for this special night. I grabbed my laptop and started Google-ing formal hairstyles to disguise thinning hair. There are lots of cool tricks out there to help make hair appear thicker and fuller. I opted for a pretty updo, with my hair piled on top of my head to cover my thinning crown and a halo of soft, bouncy curls. I really felt like a princess that night and never once felt self conscious about my thin, dry hair. I also realized something that I had never given much thought to before. I was far from the only one experiencing thinning hair, in fact, I couldn’t believe how common thinning hair is for men and women of all ages.
Like me, lots of women notice thinner hair after a pregnancy, but thinning hair in men and women can also be caused by things like medical problems,medications, genetics, stress and so many other factors. It can affect you no matter how old you are, even teens are going through this!
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While Google-ing I found out about the #NIOXINChallenge.
NIOXIN is encouraging anyone with thinning hair to take this 30 day challenge and share their story. I’m not going to lie, at first I was like “uh, ok I don’t think so”. I wear my hair in exactly 2 different styles to cover up my thinning hair, I’m not going to share it with the world. But then, I started thinking and the more I thought about doing the challenge the more free I felt. I deserve to feel the wind in my hair just as much as anyone else right? Right!
Lucky me, I had the opportunity to take the #NIOXINChallenge and I am so glad I did! NIOXIN offers a variety of different kits depending on your needs.
You get System 1 through System 5; depending on your quiz results.
I received System 5, Night Density Rescue Treatment and Bodifying Foam. It’s totally easy to find the right NIOXIN System for you by visiting NIOXIN’s online consultation tool.
3 out of 4 people in the US are helped by NIOXIN’S 25 years of research and experience, as well as the advanced technologies used in their products.
Each system comes with a shampoo, conditioner and treatment and addresses 3 key factors: scalp and hair environment, the role of hair health, and the change of hair structure over time.
The System 5 kit that I received is designed for normal to thin-looking, medium to coarse, natural or chemically treated hair and it delivers smoothing control to hair while refreshing the scalp and restoring moisture balance.
I love the tingling sensation on my scalp when I use my System 5 kit. The Night Density Rescue Treatment is designed with something called NIOXYDINE24 technology and it’s clinically proven to promote hair density. It’s filled with things that are good for the hair like Biotin, Vitamin E and Caffeine. I use it every night and it smells amazing. The Bodifying Foam is part of the 3D styling range and it’s absolutely awesome. Definitely a keeper for me! The best part though, is when you start to see results; and with their
This is my before Picture, always in a ponytail or a bun because I hates how thin my hair was…
I noticed little things like less hair on my shirt, more natural shine, less of my scalp showing; and I knew it was working. In the past couple weeks I even started wearing my hair down every once in awhile. I feel more confident and I’m not constantly checking to see if my thin spots are showing. I also feel differently about thinning hair now. I realize I am not alone and that it’s more common than most people realize. After all, we are all doing things to try to hide it. But it’s nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. In fact, sharing what you are going through may help someone else who is experiencing the exact same thing and it will make you feel good to let it out.
I am very pleased with my results, the 30 Day Challenge really did make a difference, and I will definitely continue to use it. Needless to say, I do Believe that I went From Frumpy to Full Beautiful Hair with Nioxin #NioxinChallenge
Take a look at my After Picture and see for yourself…
If you want to join in on the challenge make sure to use the hashtag #NIOXINChallenge and share your story on NIOXIN’S Facebook and Twitter Pages. You can also follow NIOXIN on Instagram. For more information on NIOXIN products and to locate a NIOXIN salon, please visit NIOXIN online.
