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Want to Go Back to School?

ProjectWorkingMom is a scholarship program that provides college funding for working moms and dads. To date, the program has awarded nearly $6 million in scholarships. This year, the program is awarding another $5 million in full-ride scholarships. The program is made possible by its sponsors, including The Tyra Show.

You can learn more and enter your application for a scholarship to earn an online degree.

Cell Phone Etiquette--Buy the Book, Get Tons of Free Gifts

Did you know that 61% of people in the world have cell phones? They probably have bad manners too (and don't even know it). Is there hope for us? Yes. Michelle Cimino, author of Cell Phone Etiquette, Observations from a Mom has a humorous way to show you how to save face while keeping in touch.
 
Be prepared because Michelle delivers her message in a funny, no-nonsense yet charming way. How many books could you say you've read that made you laugh out loud...about cell phones no less!
 
Michelle learned her lessons the hard way - she experienced them first hand. You migh ... Continue reading Cell Phone Etiquette--Buy the Book, Get Tons of Free Gifts.

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Love & Money

According to a Pew research report, the percentage of married women making more money than their husbands has gone up to 22%--sixteen points higher then in 1970. Read what AV Flox, a blogger on the BlogHer network, has to say about that in her post, Does Money Make a Man More Attractive? Income Disparity in Love

Transform 'Mom Hair' into Modern Hair

by Mary Jo McGinnity, Fantastic Sams

Everyone knows about 'mom jeans,' but 'mom hair' is just as prevalent on most blocks. The permanent ponytail that is so easy and convenient, the outdated, frayed scrunchie pulling back unwashed locks or the baseball cap pulled down low to hide another bad hair day.

If you've jettisoned your mom jeans to Goodwill, it's time to show your hair some good will, too, by updating your look. Great hair doesn't have to take a lot of time or cost a lot of money - the following tips can help you turn mom hair into a hot hairstyle!

• If you've had the ... Continue reading Transform 'Mom Hair' into Modern Hair.

Healthy Summer Sweets--Peach Yogurt Pops

Bypass the usual sugar-laden, fat-filled desserts this summer and try something ompletely different!

Ingredients
1    can (15 oz.) Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches or Peach Halves
1    ctn. (8 oz.)   low-fat vanilla yogurt
8    (4 oz.)   plastic or paper drink cups
8  wooden sticks or plastic spoons

Directions
1.       Pour undrained fruit into food processor or blender container. Cover and pureé.
2.       Add yogurt; blend until smooth.
3.       Pour into cups; freeze until partially frozen.
4.       Place stick in center of each ... Continue reading Healthy Summer Sweets--Peach Yogurt Pops.