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Why E-Liquid Vaping is So Popular

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Vaping is a technology that allows the user to inhale electronically atomized nicotine as an alternative to smoking tobacco through a cigarette or pipe. The advantages experienced by users of the technology, coupled with greater social acceptance of the smokeless product, have likely contributed to the current trend toward vaping over tobacco ...

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How to Discuss Body Odor with Tweens and Choose the Right Deodorant

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by RAKI WRIGHT

The tween years are an ideal time to speak with your child about sweat and odors as well as introducing and getting them in the habit of wearing deodorant.

The tween years are an ideal time to speak with your child about sweat and odors as well as introducing and getting them in the habit of wearing deodorant. I have a 16-year-old son who plays football, plays soccer and lifts weights. I've found that for boys routines, great products and positive reinforcement work best. My son routinely ...

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Body Odor, Teens, Tween, Tweens

How to Teach A Teen To Drive

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by RAKI WRIGHT

teaching your teenager to drive

How to teach a teen to drive is NOT something I thought I would be searching for so soon. However, there are three ways to make teaching your teenager to drive easier. This is me and my 15-year-old son on a Saturday morning driving around the empty school parking lot. I'm terrified! In Virginia, kids can get their learner's permit at ...

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: driving, how to teach a teen to drive, how to teach your teen to drive, teaching your teenager to drive, Teens

4 Unusual Ways To Save Money on College 

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Are you overwhelmed at the thought of saving money for your children’s college education? Check out these four, unusual options for building a college fund and saving money on tuition and expenses.

Are you overwhelmed at the thought of saving money for your children’s college education? Check out these four unusual options for building a college fund and saving money on tuition and expenses. When it comes to saving money, especially for our children’s future, often between balancing a budget and unexpected expenses, this can be a ...

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Filed Under: Finances, Parenting Tagged With: College, College Students

The First Time I Saw Me On TV

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Learn more about Netflix's initiative, The First Time I Saw Me, which features characters with diverse backgrounds and nuanced personalities. As a member of the Netflix Stream Team, I get awesome perks like swag, a subscription, a device to stream episodes, and more. What's even more awesome are the previews we often receive and ...

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Empower, Girls, Netflix, Netflix Stream Team, Stream Team

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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