Getting your ears pierced is considered a rite of passage. In some cultures, the child chooses, and in others, it’s performed only moments after birth. For instance, Latin cultures consider it to be...

I can still remember asking my mom if I could get my ears pierced and how cool I felt the day after I did it. It wasn’t much of a hard sell. I was, after all, a big girl now. I picked out all of my...

Women have always been the backbone of our military supporting our troops behind the scenes with quiet dignity. Today there are over 200,000 on active duty in the U.S. military.The best gift for mil...

My friend just had a beautiful baby girl named Kira and, let me tell you, she is SO excited to get Kira’s ears pierced! However, she’s hearing conflicting opinions about when the “best” time is for...

There are so many things to watch out for today when it comes to parenting, and sometimes it can feel like you don’t know where to start. When I was a kid, I got my clothes from department stores,...