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5 Different Looks, 1 Beautiful Dress

Today we are going to start off with a gorgeous Mahealani pink two piece dress. Then we are going to add our own touches to make it into 5 different looks that will allow you to wear this outfit to various events. 1. Two Piece Dress and Tan Heels By adding a simple pair of tan heels you make this dress be the focus point of your outfit. This is perfect for birthday parties or on a first date. 2. Denim Jacket and Tan Sandals By adding a denim jacket and some tan sandals you make the dress become...
I Don’t Want to be Like My Mother
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I grew up in a single parent home. My mother raised myself and my brother and sister all by herself. It wasn’t easy growing up in that situation. I remember as I grew older thinking to myself “I don’t want to be like my mother.” I didn’t want to struggle. I didn’t want to be tired all the time. I didn’t want to be a single parent. Little did I know that you can’t always choose how your life will turn out, no matter how hard you try and how hard you wish for it to be. If you were...
Why We Love the Samoa Victim Support Group

A 23 year old mother was beaten by her husband and her 2 week old child was hospitalized. A 40 year old mother was raped by a man in her village. A 7 year old child sustained severe injuries to his face after being beaten by his father. A 16 year old was impregnated by her step father and now no longer goes to school. These were just some of the cases that the Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) has assisted with in January of this year. There are more cases of abuse and violence that are silenced to the...
5 daily uses for Coconut Oil
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We are all hearing about the benefits of coconut oil for our skin, hair and bodies in general, but how does one go about actually incorporating the use of Coconut oil in their everyday lives? Here are 5 daily uses for Coconut oil. Hair I was born with a head full of thick, curly hair. Growing up I used many different products to tame my fro from hair gel and hair mousse to leaving hair conditioner in my hair. All these products ensured that I was left with beautiful curls, but left my hair dry and brittle with a scalp...
5 Ways to enhance your home's visual appearance when selling your home

Selling your home can be a stressful event in anyone's life. Knowing the tricks that can enhance your home's visual appearance could be the key to selling your home faster. Here are 5 ways to enhance your home's visual appearance when selling your home: 1. Bath Towels Staging a home is a crucial part of selling your home. Research has shown that 49% of buyers are affected by home staging. This does not mean that it needs to be staged by an interior designer. It can be as simple as adding fluffy white towels to the bathroom to bring...