Author Archive: Elaine M. Doxie
Elaine M. Doxie
May 26, 2015
Accessories
The perfect purse is different for every woman. There are those who prefer a small handbag that won’t get in their way while they are out having fun. There are those that need a huge purse that will easily carry…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 23, 2015
Clothes
There are very few women who do not dream of having shapely legs that go on for miles. However, very few are actually blessed with this wonderful trait. The rest simply have to fake it and make their legs look…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 21, 2015
Family
Contrary to popular belief, any mother is a working mother. However, there are many who go to work outside the home, and come home to work inside the home, essentially having to hold down two jobs. In those cases, the…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 20, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
In today’s world, where marriage almost seems to be a disposable commodity, keeping your marriage alive seems like it is some big secret. However, the secret is that it’s not a secret. It’s not easy to keep your marriage alive,…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 11, 2015
Clothes
Children grow so fast that sometimes it seems they need new clothes every time we turn around. This can make keeping their closet stocked an expensive endeavor. However, with just a little bit of planning ahead and some looking into…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 8, 2015
Makeup
Choosing the right lipstick can seem overwhelming when you look at all the colors and shades that are available. Besides the different colors, there are also different levels of shine, from a beautiful matte to a glamorous high gloss. There…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 8, 2015
Makeup
Keeping your lips soft in dry winter weather can be a challenge, but there are at least a couple of reasons that you want to make sure that you do. One is that dry chapped lips can be very painful…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 1, 2015
Clothes
Saying that I don’t think this look should be banned is by no means saying that I actually approve of it or find it attractive. In fact, I find it completely repulsive, and disgusting. That said, no one deserves to…
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Elaine M. Doxie
May 1, 2015
Communication
Finances can be one of the most difficult things to discuss with your spouse, especially if money is tight. They are also one of the most important things that you need to discuss with your spouse. With finances being one…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 28, 2015
Communication
“Judge not that ye be not judged.” “Never judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his moccasins.” We have all heard these and other similar statements, but when it comes down to our daily lives how many of…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 23, 2015
Hair
Even girls with straight hair like to add a few curls now and then. With all the different kinds of curlers on the market, however, it can be hard to determine which ones are just right. Some of them slip…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 21, 2015
Clothes
Jeans are one of the world’s greatest fashion accessories. They go with almost anything. They look good on almost anyone, and you can wear them almost anywhere. What’s not to like? Of course, sometimes we may find that our favorite…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 18, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
Prom is one of the greatest moments of high school. It is an opportunity to dress up and look your best. You get your hair done, your nails done, your make up done and get to wear one of the…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 14, 2015
Makeup
Choosing the right shades of make-up for your complexion can make the difference between looking your best, and not looking so good. If you wear make-up that is too dark for your complexion, you may find that you look overly…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 13, 2015
Family
In many homes and households, the family staycation is beginning to take the place of the family vacation. There are actually many reasons for this. The reasons include an unstable economy, where even those people who have jobs cannot be…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 11, 2015
Family
It seems we all have that one family member or friend that appears to be in perpetual need of extra money for one reason or another. It may be a son or daughter, brother or sister. It may even be…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 9, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
Nobody should ever be forced to choose between their children and their spouse, but unfortunately some people are. There can be many reasons for this. It may be because the spouse doesn’t like the children. It may be because the…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 7, 2015
Accessories
Accessories are an essential part of any fashionable wardrobe. They complete your look, making or breaking it. Accessories keep you looking up to date as opposed to “dated.” That said, they can get expensive fast. All the jewelry, scarves, belts,…
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Elaine M. Doxie
April 6, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
One day while I was at work, one of my Hispanic coworkers brought her daughter in. Her daughter was about 4 years old and absolutely adorable. Another coworker, an older lady, ribbed me and said, “she’s cute, but not like ours.” …
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 29, 2015
Clothes
It may sometimes seem that winter fashion is a contradiction in terms. In the winter, when keeping warm is the main goal, it isn’t always easy to be fashionable as well. However, there are many ways to stay warm and…
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 21, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
Women who are on a tight budget still want to look and feel beautiful, but it may often seem as if the budget and the desire for beauty do not match up. However, even women who are on a budget…
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 14, 2015
Family
Back in the 1980’s, there was a movie starring Michael Keaton where he lost his job and then played Mr. Mom while his wife went to work. Just a few years ago, the country group Lonestar came out with a…
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 11, 2015
Family
It’s never easy to be left behind when members of your family move away. It’s easy to feel just a little bit abandoned, in spite of the fact that you want your family members to be happy, and to feel…
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 11, 2015
Family
When we think of having our family members stay with us, we often think of the disadvantages, as opposed to the advantages. We may even think of the advantages for them, but think that there are few advantages for us. …
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 11, 2015
Family
All too often, we lose sight of our own dreams while telling our children to pursue theirs. We tell them that they can be anything they want to be, yet we work dead-end jobs just trying to make ends meet. …
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 7, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
There are many couples who break up only to find later that they made a mistake. Of course the reasons for this are as different as the people themselves. The only thing that is really universal among these people is…
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Elaine M. Doxie
March 4, 2015
Clothes
Nothing makes a woman feel sexier than beautiful lingerie. From a beautiful silk nightgown to a pretty lace teddy, nothing makes you feel more beautiful than having beautiful luxurious fabrics caress your skin. With so many fabrics to choose from,…
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Elaine M. Doxie
February 28, 2015
Dating
When you are in a relationship, you are going to make mistakes. Your partner is going to make mistakes, too. This is inevitable. Some of those mistakes are going to be relatively small. Others are going to be much bigger….
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Elaine M. Doxie
February 28, 2015
Dating
You’ve heard it before. Communication is the most important part of any relationship. The question you have to ask yourself however, is why? What is it that makes communication so profoundly important in a relationship? The truth is, that without…
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Elaine M. Doxie
February 28, 2015
Dating
As far as the world has come regarding race relations, there are still many people out there who do not approve of interracial relationships. On the other hand, there may be many people who are attracted to people outside their…
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