DC Metro Mommy Blog

I was recently contacted by Dove with information on a special program they are running, Campaign For Real Beauty.  At first I thought the content may a bit old for DC Metro Mommy readers.  The material focuses on "Back-To-School Tips For Teens".  Still...I looked over the material.  I really like the information for two reasons, as women most of have struggled with the exact issues that are covered in the article things such as: body image issues, dealing with frenemies, clashing with cliques and more.  To me these are topics transcend the teen years and have a tendency to seep into adolescence and adulthood.  To be frank, I have met a few over the top 5 year old girls that have motivated

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I love my hairdresser.  She is talented, adorable and just fun to chat with on any topic.  During my last hair appointment she and I, as we normally do, covered every topic from Global Warming to hair spray.  Actually it was a lot less about Global Warming and more about her fun nights out in Arlington.  Oh the envy.... 

The conversation gravitated to my recent outing to the Aveda shop in Tysons Corner Mall.  You see even with my decision to give up my job and salary to stay home with my daughter, I decided that I would still splurge on shampoo and conditioner.  Hell...I will give up my facials but NOT my hair products.  Feeling overly confident I went on adnaseaum about how much I loved

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What a perfect excuse for a facial! Spa Week 2008 has hit the Metro DC area. From October 13 - 19, 2008 you will find amazing prices on many high end spa services. Expect to pay $50.00 for such indulgences as: Green Tee Massages, 75 Min Coconut and Walnut Spa Manicure and Pedicure, 45 Min Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage and the list goes on and on... For a location near you select from the list below or visit LINK.

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