Raising Our Children with Ethics, Morals and Values

How we raise our children speaks volume about who we are as parents. How our children act on our teachings as adults is strictly up to them. I believe that when you show love in your household and teach your children ethics, morals and values, it makes them a better person. I believe that we pave the road for our children and their future by raising them with the basic and loving fundamentals that we were taught. No, we are not perfect parents, nor can we make our children turn out perfect young adults, but we can guide them and kick them in the ass when they take a wrong turn. (just kidding)

I was raised with love and kindness and that is how I raised my children. I had the luxury of not only being raised by two wonderful parents, rather 4 grandparents and one great grandmother. That's 7 fantastic people that influenced my life. My children had two parents, 4 grandparents and 3 great grandparents. Am I proud of them today? You betcha I am. They have never shown me disrespect and they always took my advice whether they wanted to hear what I had to say or not. I think somewhere deep inside, even if they were not happy at times with what I had to say, they knew that 'ole mom had a good head on her shoulders!' 

Here’s a story to share with you. When I am not trying to be the best aunt, daughter, friend mom and sister I can be, when I am not out saving relationships, or pinning my blogs, DIY projects or recipes on Pinterest…when I am not tweeting about sales at my stores, making new friends on Facebook or trying to make it big in the panty world, I also work a part time job in sales with a group of young ladies that are quite special to me. I call them my very own “Fab 5” and the old boys of Michigan U of M don’t have anything on these ladies! They are my superheroes. These women give me hope, encouragement and a reason to keep on blogging and selling lingerie. They are my cheerleaders and they motivate me! Let me not forget someone else, lets call her Jordache,who is no longer working with us but remains dear to me and I miss her and her funny stories.

Oh how I love when these women come to work and tell me about their lives,... and by now they all know that they should really watch what they say as their conversations are the best blogging materials for new articles. 

Often, I wake up knowing what I want to write about, and other days, I have to ponder it a bit. Or, I go into work and one of the gals tell me about something that happened that makes me want to share it with all of you. Here’s my story about raising your child with morals. Last week, one of these gals came in and told me that she was asked to prom. It wasn’t just any invite, it was what every young lady could ever probably wish for and not just for some formal dance, but to her senior prom. This young lady wanted an invite to her prom. She had the perfect dress picked out and all that she needed was to be asked. Oh, she got invited, but allow me to share with you the thought that this young man put into his invitation; and to all of you other young men, do take notes: 

He started by putting a teddy bear and a note in her car at the end of the day last week. The note said “when you get home, go to your front door” so she did…and at her front door was a bouquet of roses along with a note that said; “arrange these in order and call this number.” She did just that and when she put them it order it spelled the word ‘PROM!’ She then called the number left with the note. This young man told her “do not give him her answer yet, he said "I’d like to hear it in person.” Then he told her to go to her front door…so she did. There he was this handsome young man standing on her porch. It was then that he asked her to go to the high school prom with him. 

This young man made a real impression and my guess is that he is already loved by her family. He opens doors for her, walks her to her door, and treats her very much like a lady in every sense of the word. He is good to his siblings and loves his mom. When the topic of dating and relationships came up, she told him that she wasn’t ready for a relationship. He told her that it was all right and that he would wait because she was worth waiting for! Oh, and PS) she said 'YES!' 

KUDOS to the parents who raised such a fine young man and double kudos to this young ladies parents who taught their daughter how to love, be kind to others, to have standards and to never settle. Two kids raised by two separate families who both were loved and nurtured. They have much respect for themselves and for others. This comes from yet how they were raised and the morals and ethics as parents that we instilled.

I get chills when I hear stories like this because in society today, there are far too many children that just don’t get it. Teach your kids to be kind and not mean. Keep your children close and regardless of if they stay, or stray, always know that you gave them all the love that you could, and just pray that someday they see the picture a little bit more clearly! Raising children is not easy! The most important thing is to keep the lines of communication open. 

D-E-T-O-X Your Body and Feel Better!

It’s that time of year again, you know, the sun comes out more, it’s spring and summer is just a stone throw away. Beaches, bikinis and boating weather are almost here. So what’s a gal to do if she wants to drop some of those last minute unwanted pounds and how does she get rid of all that water gain, extra pounds and unhealthy fibers within? If you're considering a detox diet it's important to know what to expect. Detoxing can improve your health. However, they're not easy. Detoxing can be a very big challenge. Whether you're undergoing an extreme cleanse or a gentle detox diet, here's what to expect:

#1 Headaches.

Headaches are a very common side effect of a detox diet. It's generally attributed to withdrawal. Make sure that you are prepared for this as they can really take a lot out of you, especially if you are like me and susceptible to migraines.

For example, if you regularly drink a few cups of coffee in the morning and suddenly you stop drinking it, you may experience a headache. Your body is accustomed to the regular consumption of caffeine and will go through withdrawal when it is no longer present.You can experience withdrawal from sugar and foods that act like sugar in your body as well. Any detox diet will eliminate junk food and high glycemic foods. If you're accustomed to eating them you'll likely experience a headache.You can reduce the effects of the headache by making sure you're well hydrated. This flushes the toxins from your body. Also, headaches can be caused by dehydration, which is also a common side effect from a detox diet. Drink a lot of water or tea.

#2 Diarrhea.

Yep you heard me correctly. You’ll have the shits...A LOT! Diarrhea is the nice way of putting it mildly. This is caused by a number of things. When you detox you're intentionally influencing the release of toxins from your tissues so you can purge them from your body. They are expelled from your body when you go to the bathroom and when you sweat. You'll likely go to the bathroom often as your body eliminates toxins. You may also experience diarrhea simply due to the detox products or foods you're consuming...so do be careful and think long and hard about what you are putting in your mouth and what reaction it can cause...

For example, if you're drinking a detox tea or taking herbs then you are promoting a laxative effect. Also, if you're juicing then you'll likely be consuming much more fiber than you're accustomed to which can cause diarrhea.

#3 Insomnia.

Often the first few days of a detox are a bit disruptive. Your body is adjusting to your new eating habits or routine. This can cause a bit of insomnia. Pop a good movie in the DVD player or Blue Ray and plan on staying up for a while until you feel tired. Your sleep pattern might get all mixed up so quite honestly, I find that it's best to try to detox over a weekend when you can grab naps throughout the day and not get overtired.

#4 Mood Swings and Irritability= CRANKY!

It's very common to feel quite moody/cranky when you're detoxing. Not only are you dealing with the stress and emotional issues of not being able to eat normally, you're also purging toxins from your body which can cause hormones to become temporarily imbalanced. Not to worry, when the detox is over you'll feel ten times better and your systems will have essentially 'reset' and you’ll be back to your old self soon!

#5 Renewed Energy, Vitality and Mental Clarity.

Once the detox is over most people report feeling fantastic. They have more energy. They have more mental clarity. They are also better able to manage stress and lose weight. Once your detox is complete, and even prior to completion, you will likely begin to feel quite wonderful. This is because the toxins have left your body and you're regaining your health.

Detoxing can be difficult. Depending on the detox plan you've chosen and your detox goals you may experience a few side effects. Many people report that the benefits far outweigh the temporary side effects. Detox smartly!!!!

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4 Ways to Drop Inches and Pounds

Day in and day out women and men are struggling to drop weight and inches. It's frustrating, mind boggling and tiresome. We try numerous diets and do everything to get the job done and most often we fall short, get disappointed and eat. Sound familiar? Are you seeking a sure-fire weight loss method without all the rules and trappings of the latest fad diets? If so, you'll relish this great news: Losing weight doesn't have to be complicated or exhausting any longer! It can be fun and easy if you do it the right way...and yes, there is a healthy right way! 

One of the primary reasons why people don't lose weight, even when their intentions are good, is because it feels overwhelming not to mention stressful as hell. If you can make it less overwhelming and much less stressful, you're more likely to see success and shed those unwanted inches and pounds.

If you look at your weight loss in small steps, it becomes much more manageable and feels like something you can do. Mindset is everything when it comes to losing weight, so don't assume that you aren't capable. You can do anything you put your mind to, including losing those extra pounds.

Break Down Your Weight Loss Goals

Weight loss goals that are too large - like trying to lose 50 pounds - may stop you in your tracks. Start by stating that you want to lose 10 pounds, then 20, and so on. When you start off with a higher amount of weight it could seem impossible, so you give up before you even start. You might not feel like you can lose 50 pounds, but can you lose ten pound? What about twenty? Those sound like better numbers, and they aren't so frightening.

If you lose only one pound per week, you can achieve your 50-pound weight loss goal in less than a year. At two pounds per week, that timeline would come down to only six months. That's a realistic time frame and a reasonable goal.

How to Lose Those Pounds

Another thing that stops people from losing weight is that they don't know how. You can learn how to lose weight properly, though, and it'll help you feel oh-so-much better about yourself! More confidence is an attractive quality, no matter what weight you are, so the sooner you feel better about yourself, the sooner it'll start showing to the world. This means NO NEGATIVE NANCY! 

Diet and exercise are still the keys to weight loss, but you shouldn't look at them as short-term, painful things that you must suffer through until you reach your goal. That's not the way to lose weight and keep it off, so avoid that mindset. 

Instead, make small changes that you can implement easily into your daily routines. Those changes will make a big difference over time. Change your lifestyle...it's as easy as that. 

Here are 4 easy strategies you can use to drop the inches and lose weight; 

1. Cut out just one snack or 'bad' food. You don't have to change your entire way of eating overnight. You can do it by changing one food, snack, or meal at a time. For me this means no more Cheetos while I write blogs at night or work on my websites. Instead I make a small salad or grab fruit. Oh I still love Cheetos, and I can't drop that habit, but I can eat less of them and more of something healthier for me. 

2. Find a fun way to get some light exercise. You might not feel comfortable at the gym, but you can walk in place while you watch TV, pedal a stationary bicycle, or stroll around the block with a friend or family member. I have my thigh master on my desk chair and two 15 pound weights next to my desk and I use them while I'm on my computer. Don't sit all day in the same place, get up and move around.

3. Get help. There are plenty of support groups for people who want to lose weight. Some of them can be found online, just a click away. If that's not for you, get a friend or family member to encourage and help you with your goals. 

4. Encourage and reward yourself. As you lose weight, remember that your new eating patterns and exercise choices will become a way of life for you. This is a long-term solution that will be worth it as your waistline decreases and your health improves. Give yourself a treat as you reach each small goal, and plan for what you'll do as the new, happier and thinner you!!!

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Chemistry, Love and Relationships...

So you meet this guy, and there is chemistry, lots and lots of chemistry...and you spend one incredible evening together. A few months go by and you connect again, and he wants to see you. You send him something as little as an email saying 'hi' or a text message and then you wait. You wait to see if he responds or he doesn't. If he doesn't then you know that you can chalk it it to a wonderful memory and move on. It has been said that men have certain innate needs that must first be met before they truly feel connected to you. Have you ever wondered how much of love is really and truly about the heart and how much is just about the good ole' hormones? Does real love really even exist anymore or is it something that hopeless romantics conjured up? What about this chemistry? Can you physically or mentally create it, or does it just happen?

Men have this certain image of what they want in a woman. He creates the illusion of a dream girl so to speak. Men adore the type of woman who is inspiring...it makes them want to be with her. She gets in touch with her most inner feminine side and finds just what buttons to push on his manhood scale that may just drive him nuts. She is the woman who even if he is not thinking about her all the time, he does subconsciously and it triggers something within to make him think about her. She is oh so playful, fun, and yet she has boundaries and does not badger or nag to get what she needs out of a relationship. She knows her true value and she wears confidence on her sleeve right next to hear heart. She doesn't settle for men who treat her badly or keep her guessing.

 Often, we push men away. Remember the movie the "Runaway Bride?" Why do women do this? Ahhh yes the million dollar question....Why? We operate out of fear. Fear that we will some how lose our man if we can't please him. Some women over analyze things and that is never good. Some woman often put her friends on hold for her man. I know you know or have been this woman at one time or another. Women often spend so much time doing things for the man and then there is no returning the favor. It can become a terrible cycle. She does more and more over and over again to please him and he does nothing to meet her in the middle. Here's the thing that you may not know ladies; every time you bend for him and do more and more for him and put your needs aside you are becoming his 'yes' girl. You are now setting yourself up for being taken for granted by this man and this is a big NO NO! 

What you want to do is to inspire him to want to be that same type of man for you! Men generally love making their woman happy...it's a rule of thumb for them that they stand by...when they find the right woman that makes them weak at the knees and soft in the heart. Here's a secret; men what to win the heart of a woman...but if it comes too easy, they may quickly lose interest or even pull away. What's a girl to do? Resist! Yes, that's right...resist him every now and again. This will make him work harder. DO NOT jump through hoops for a man. 

 Want to turn up the heat and really get this sizzling? Try doing romantic things for him. Men love the thrill of surprise. It's the unknown that they fantasize over and if you do something that they adore, they will have the moment of sheer fantasy locked within their mind so that when they go to sleep at night they replay it in their head over and over and over. What do you do to surprise him and show him the sensual you?  Pull out the stops ladies...show him that you can keep it real and kick it up a notch. Show him that fun and playful side,...you know, the one that he is going to remember longgg after he pulls out of your driveway after a fabulous sleepover. 

Suggestion? Trench coat, thigh highs and garters....that's it, nothing else. Need I say more? Tease him with seduction slowly...and make him ponder what you really have on underneath that coat.  It is alluring, enticing and get's their heart racing! My guess is that it will probably drive him absolutely crazy with desire for you. It also doesn't hurt to be a bad girl in the bedroom every now and again. It's all about teasing, and pleasing. Give them a taste...but never over do it. You want to give them a reason to come back.

 Truth is; men fall in love with your absence, not your presence. When they think about you, their imagination wonders...all in a good way. It's ok to resist him. If you have plans with family or friends, don't cancel just to be with him...apologize and tell him 'perhaps another night?' This form of resistance builds up the attraction more for the man. The bottom line is this; if you do not offer resistance, you are not at all a challenge, and girlfriend...men LOVE a challenge! Men want to fall in love, but they have to do it at their own pace and in their own way. 

So, how do you know if he is falling for you? You don't it just happens...and when it does you'll know and he will not be afraid to tell you how he has felt after all this time. Love is a happy experience, but love doesn't come about over night. It takes time and it grows. Physical appearance is paramount to many men, but certainly not at all the 'make or break a deal' kind of thing....however... that first kind of attraction you have together tells a lot about if you have what it takes to create something solid. Men are truthfully infatuated by women and if they want to get to know more about her, they will begin their pursuit. Want my non-professional advice? Love is not a race...you are not running a marathon, so darlin' give it time! Give them time to flirt, and then reciprocate to his advances. Take baby steps because you don't want to push him away!

5 Gifts for the Guys on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, that one day that comes around only once a year when everyone goes nuts trying to figure out what to do for their mate, partner, lover, or spouse. For women, we tend to find it much easier to plan for than men. Why? We know sexy, and we know exactly what a man wants, and needs. We know how to fulfill fantasies and lets face it ladies, men love to fantasize! This Valentine's Day, why not give him what he thinks about? How about spicy lingerie? I mean...really turn up the heat and make him sweat. We've got the perfect solution;

At Simply Delicious Lingerie we sell sexy fantasy costumes, otherwise known as bedroom costumes that will rock his world and send him into orbit just by the mere sight of you in one of these little numbers. There is nothing your partner will enjoy more than to see you get a little risque' and try something new. Get creative. Get spontaneous. Get adventurous!

1. Fantasy Costumes; We sell the sexiest costumes at Simply Delicious Lingerie! His jaw will hit the floor when you put one of these on! Remember, men love foreplay! Check out out our selection of fantasy lingerie.

2. Massage Candles
Candles seem to really set the mood and the tone of the room. Who doesn't love candles? They are sensual. Keep in mind though if you will that massage candles are not your everyday type candle. These particular candles melt down into a warm oil that you can pour on and then give your man a nice heated sensual massage. First, light the candle then set the mood and turn up the bedroom heat!

3. I.O.U Sex Coupons
Nothing says love like a sexy I.O.U. Use these in a gift for your man and I guarantee you that he’ll be be on you like ham on rye trying to redeem the goodies! You don't need to buy these, make them yourself! He'll love it! It's simple, cheap and easy, but more importantly, super sexy.

4. Sexual Chocolate

Chocolates are always very romantic gifts but let’s try something a little more naughty for the holiday season. You can cover yourself in chocolate. That’s a treat he won’t forget! Want me to spell it out to you in English? Hershey's Syrup. How 'bout fondue? I'm talking a more sexier version of course...Make yourself a body sundae and allow him to enjoy every last lick. You can also make him the body sundae and role reverse, or both...it's your night!the best way to seize a mans heart is to seize his stomach. My grandmother used to say that the way to a mans heart was through his stomach...so feed him already! Food is the best valentines gift for him. Even if you don't cook at all, this will leave a vision in his mind that will be unforgettable!

5. Get Erotic & Kinky;
That's right...kick it up a notch and you'll tempt every fantasy he's ever had. While in your fantasy costumes...try taking a blindfold and putting it on him! If you’re feeling super adventurous use the silk restraints to tie him up too. Might I suggest his neck tie (that's always super sexy...) This way you can take all these sexy gifts and give him the biggest surprise he’s ever had! This is sure to be one night to remember! 

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