Stay Home Vs. Working Mom - Let's End The War!

Sometimes it can seem as though stay at home moms and working moms are battling against each
other. The truth is, there are lots of women who stay at home with their children, and there are
some moms who work. The other truth is, one of them is not better than the other. As moms, we all
love our children, and we all want them to be happy. There are many advantages and disadvantages
to both staying at home, and working outside of the home.
Staying at home with your children is great because you are able to be with them all day. You are
able to bond more with your children, and instill more of your values and what you feel is
important into your children. It also gives you a great feeling to be able to be with your
children all the time. However, staying home with your children can also make them more dependent
on you than most other children are toward their moms. It can make them fear leaving you, whether
you're leaving them at school, or with the babysitter for a night off. The disadvantages to you
are being on call all the time. It can make you feel like you want to tear your hair out! Also,
although you have one of the hardest jobs, you're not actually bringing in an income. Although,
today many moms are working over the internet, or with home businesses.
Mothers who work outside the home get their chance to be someone else other than 'mom.' They can
concentrate on what they are trying to do much better than a mother who works at home. The only
'kids' they have in their hair are the ones they work with! Also, being away from your children
more will foster a greater sense of independence in them. Disadvantages to working outside the
home are obvious. You don't get as much time to spend with your children, and this can make you
feel guilty or neglectful. Also, you have to know that whoever may be your children's caretakers
will have an impact on what your children grow to believe.
Whether we work outside the home, or stay at home with our kids, we are all mothers. We all want
the same things for our children. Happiness, opportunities, and we want to give them all we can.
Being a mother is hard enough today. We need to stick together as moms, whatever kind of mom we
are. Supporting each other in motherhood and in life is what is important. Support each other's
decisions and be proud of the decision that you have made. Let's end the war!
by: L. J. Allen

Plus Size Maternity Clothing: Better Selection On Internet

Pregnant women come in many shapes and sizes, and many of them need plus size clothes and
maternity clothes that they did not require before pregnancy. There are ways to get such clothes,
although they are not as easy to locate as maternity clothes in smaller sizes. They also tend to
cost more than other maternity clothes.
Women are no longer Barbie dolls. With larger women in the marketplace, the demand for better
quality plus size clothing at a good price has increased. The availability of plus size clothing
has grown because competitive markets have responded to this demand with an increased selection
and more value pricing.
Specialty plus size clothing has become easier to find due to an increase in demand. This means
that large women can shop for a plus size bra, a plus size nursing bra or a plus size maternity
bra, or any combination they need. Before, larger women had few choices in terms of a bra that
didn't fit too closely or a bra that could easily be used to breastfeed.
Do keep in mind that many large size garments fit rather loosely and that you may find you don't
really require maternity garments for many months of your pregnancy. If you select fashions that
are loose and have elasticized waists, you can not only purchase garments that do not cost as
much, but you can also wear those items after you have given birth to your child.
Shopping online is real boon for all plus size clothing, but for maternity wear, it opens up a
much bigger selection universe than even large cities will have. There are websites now who
specialize in pregnancy wear for women over size 12 and it's much easier to compare prices. In
brands you know, choosing the right size is usually not hard, but be careful about exchange and
refund rules just in case.
Another possibility for plus size clothing for bargain hunters, pregnant or not, is that found in
auctions. Garage sales and resale shops have plus sizes more and more often now at huge savings.
Another possibility that always is worth doing is trading with friends and relatives who wear
similar sizes. Some plus forums and bulletin boards will have clothing sales and swaps sections,
which not only can save money but may also mean less boring wardrobes by trading.
You should start a special bulletin board for exchanges of larger maternity clothes, if you
cannot find one in your area. Indeed, this may be an opportunity to start a profitable home-based
business brokering sales and exchanges of clothes for larger women, including maternity clothing.
For larger women bearing children, the Internet makes many resources easily available.
by: Andrea Dilea

10 Essential Steps For Buying Perfumes Online

Perfumes are popular with the young and old. Perfumes have been in use since ancient times and
now wonderful fragrances are available online at prices that are affordable. Fragrances for men
and women are special and what suits one person will not suit the other. The World Wide Web is
the marketplace to buy perfumes. Exotic and simple fragrances are available at discounted prices.
If you are a newbie to the world of perfumes all you need to do is log on to your favorite search
engine and type the word perfume or cologne. And in a second thousand of websites dealing with
the world of perfumes will become available.
1. Be a smart shopper and read up on perfumes and articles and tips written by famous people and
fashion gurus on how to wear and select a perfume.
2. Browse through sites that specialize in perfumes and check whether hey send out small samplers
for a cost.
3. Otherwise make a list perfume brands that appeal to you and go to the nearest shopping
district or mall and view the brands first hand. Most malls have perfumery counters that allow
customers to take a whiff of fragrances.
4. Think carefully whether your sense of style matches romantic, casual, flowery, or citrusy.
5. Use online tools to find the kind of perfume you like. Compare costs for the brand at
different websites.
6. Check whether your favorite perfume is on special offer at auction sites or other websites
selling perfumes.
7. Find out whether shipping is free or extra and what kind of packaging they are offering.
8. Find out whether the website will ship from a local site or from offshore.
9. Ask about return policies and guarantees. Find out whether they will give a credit for a
returned perfume.
10. Check about the safety of the payment gateways.
Before buying a perfume brand find out whether it is eco-friendly and hypoallergenic. Consider if
you have any allergies or special requirements. Think about whether you want a bottle, purse
vial, or large spray. Always buy a small quantity first so that you have the option of changing
the perfume you wear seasonally. There are people who like to try new fragrances and others ho
always wear only one brand. So find out which kind you are and order the perfume accordingly.
Before choosing a perfume or cologne think about your skin types. Choose a perfume that suits you
and matches your pheromones. Always test a perfume by applying a dab on the inside of your wrist
and see how long the fragrance remains fresh and inviting.
Online stores sell discount perfumes, designer lines, as well as exotic fragrances from all over
the world. Most websites also host articles and catalogues describing the different types and
give tips for buyers on which perfumes are the best. In case you like exclusivity there are
online stores that will mix a perfume just for you.
So the choice is yours whether you want to smell special and distinctive or buy from readily
available brands of perfumes and stay within your budget.
by: Timothy Rudon

Cheap Lingerie Without The Cheap Look

Men spend a lot of money trying to find ways to make their loved ones even prettier than they
are. To find a look that flatters what his mate has and hides the things she doesn't like about
herself can make everyone feel good. But what can be even better is finding cheap lingerie that
looks like it cost a million dollars. Even now that's not an easy task. But with an increase in
online lingerie shops, it's getting easier.
Cheap lingerie might be a misnomer. Even lingerie on sale is typically higher in cost than a pair
of pants. But there are places and times where men can find lower-priced lingerie. Clearance bins
at the local department store is one place to look. These bins hold the pieces that got
overstocked, or failed to sell for some reason. As such, they may not be silk or satin lingerie
with frills or extras. But they can still make a good gift for someone who has not become
accustomed to higher-priced lingerie. Another place to look for low-price lingerie is online.
With the myriad of lingerie storefronts on the Internet, there are inevitably going to be those
pieces that arrive to the seller defective or tagged with the wrong size. Some will sell returns
for a percentage off. And with all of the competition online, there will always be a shop here or
there that is going out of business and needs to get rid of its inventory, for whatever customers
are willing to pay.
There are as many styles of cheap lingerie as there are body types in the world. Two distinct
purposes of lingerie are to enhance the body's natural beauty and to shape and modify parts of
the body that need help. Corsets, bustiers, bras, garters and the like are shapers. They can make
the breasts appear larger and more shapely. They can also slim the waist and bring out curves
that are just barely there. Teddys, camis, baby dolls and other similar styles of lingerie can
enhance the body's natural shape. They often cover the torso, and come in either one-piece suits
or a set with a top and panties.
Movies have made popular the silky, soft and lacy lingerie, but it can be made of a variety of
fabrics. Leather and velvet are popular choices for those looking to go against the grain. Cotton
and other more 'comfortable' fabrics have made a recent appearance to cater to women with
"discomfort phobia." Lycra, a stretchy material related to spandex, is popular among men's
lingerie and increasingly with women's bodysuits.
As the quality of it continues to increase, cheap lingerie isn't just for the financially
burdened. As many a cheapskate has said, why spend a fortune to buy the name brand, when you can
get a knockoff for half the price? Purchasing lingerie on clearance can be a great investment, if
buyers are willing to accept the imperfections. Trying a piece of lingerie on before buying can
keep sizing mistakes from becoming an issue. And a simple inspection of the hems and fabric will
minimize any chance of getting a piece that will have to be donated to Goodwill.
by: Jason Mark Hulott

Where To Find Cheap Online Lingerie

There is no shortage of lingerie shops online today. Not too long ago, they were scattered in
dark corners of alleys and hidden in out-of-the way places. Somehow, the Internet has validated a
lot of businesses that would otherwise find themselves skirting society's boundaries. Cheap
online lingerie can be found in any corner of the online apparel industry, whether from a
specialty shop or a local department store website. Some high-class lingerie companies sell cheap
brands online to widen their audience, in addition to gathering profit for their flawed or
otherwise unwanted merchandise.
To find cheap online lingerie, simply search. Just about every lingerie seller will have bargain
bins. They will mark down those styles that have reached public saturation. Lingerie companies
can still profit from these by moving their sale to other areas of the country or world.
If you buy bargain lingerie online, inspect the picture and description of it carefully as
permitted. Make sure that if you are going to buy from a company you're not familiar with, you
read the return policy thoroughly. It is likely that your bargain lingerie will be flawed in one
way or another. This might be minor design problem. A piece being labeled with the wrong size, or
a small tear. The fabric might just be unevenly cut.
The advantages of buying lingerie cheaply online can be one of attitude. Some women aren't
seductive. They don't feel attractive. They are shy. They may even be body-phobic. Having the
choice to buy lingerie online, discreetly, gives them the chance to find some of their innate
sexiness. Plus-sized women often feel self-conscious walking through a lingerie shop. They see
the thin models and body-baring styles and get scared. But online, they can browse the selection
and the price in the comfort of their own homes. And since most lingerie companies ship their
merchandise in plain brown boxes, nobody needs to know. This goes the same for men searching for
lingerie for that loved one. Many men don't particularly want to go into a Victoria's Secret and
walk around. Online lingerie stores allow them to search as much as they want. And if they decide
to go for a cheap piece of lingerie, they don't have to see the shop clerk. They don't have to
see the accusation. The voice saying: "That's not all you're going to spend on her, is it?"
The kinds and styles of cheap online lingerie vary from storefront to storefront. Many of the
cheap selections will be made of cotton or polyester, but you may be fortunate and find a real
silk set. They may not have the lace or the frills, but they will probably look tasteful and
attractive. Lingerie that covers the torso can be inexpensive; styles like the camisole, chemise,
or teddy. Invariably, however, you'll be able to find more provocative items. These might include
crotch-less panties, g-strings and thongs. Lingerie of all different sizes, colors and styles are
scattered about the Internet. All you have to do is look and you can find the cheaper varieties
of most lingerie.
by: Jason Mark Hulott