In case you live in a cave with no access to tv, computers, women’s magazine or porn, make-up sex is the hot sex you have after a big fight. Usually it is a more intense “session” because although you both might not be angry anymore, you’re still keyed up on the adrenaline. As I started googling, “make up sex” I found that there’s actually something called “make-up sex” as in sex using (or with) cosmetics or cosmetic tools. Um… Wow!

Did you know that the average teacher spends about $500 a year of their own money on school supplies for their own classroom? YIKES!

Well Expo markers is hosting a contest. And winning teachers will get $500 toward offsetting that expense as well as some great Expo products.

I’m a big fan of Special K cereals and snacks so when I was offered to sample the Special K Protein Shakes? I was happy to.

The Special K Protein Chocolate shake is ok. It does taste chocolate, a bit creamy and smooth but there is a a strange aftertaste. It is much like its the competitor, Slim Fast.

The drink, which contains 10 grans of protein and five grans of fiber taste best chilled. These are great for those times when you are in too much of a hurry to have a sit down lunch or if you’re on your way to work and want a quick breakfast? (Skip the donuts or anything with crumbs. Drink one of these instead.)

If you’re neck deep in the parenting journey (like we are) odds are high you rarely get some “me” time. That’s where some sort of meditation can help you when you’re feeling frazzled.

Marlise Karlin has some tricks she’d like to share with you. It only takes about five minutes a day at most and she promises you’ll emerge feeling far more centered. According to Karlin, “3 Breath Awareness” technique can help you “access the well of limitless knowledge within you in moments.

The St. Patrick Center is transforming lives. Learn more!

If you’ve got little ones who LOVE Curious George, they (and you) are in luck. Curious George Live! is coming to St. Louis. The show will run from Oct. 8-11 at the Chaifetz Arena.

Tickets can be found for as low as $12. (Although fees may apply.) You can purchase your tickets BEFORE they go on sale to the public!

Whether you’re a social media novice or a pro, you’ll want to keep October 17, 2009 open! You’ve got plans to attend the St. Louis Interactive Festival. There will be a full day of speakers, panels, networking and interaction with some of the greatest minds in on the St. Louis social media scene.

The conference is being put on by the St. Louis Bloggers Guild. Panels and classes include internet privacy, marketing to women, guerrilla-marketing, photography and graphic design, vlogging and podcasting, reinforcing your online presence, online adverting and better webpage coding with HTML and much more.

I know October is typically the month to promote  breast health and related cancer awareness – but it’s really something we should be thinking about daily. Did you know a recent survey found that although most women know there are simple steps they can take to support breast health, few actually put those steps in place?
From now until October 31, everyone has the opportunity to show that they’re not only taking a stand against breast cancer but they’re also raising money for the cause. Go to www.oneaday.com/takeastand, and creating a customizable character in honor of someone special. The …

KY Brand has been helping couples “get it on” since 1917. And now they’ve got a whole new product out there called KY Intense Arousal Gel For Her. The product is meant to increase sensation, resulting in a more intense and pleasurable sexual experience. In fact, according to the company’s testing, 90 percent of couples experienced increased sensitivity. And now KY is giving away some of their Intense Arousal Gel for Her to one lucky St.L Family Life winner!

When a girlfriend told our circle of friends that she was moving to Lake St. Louis, we all grumbled. Our group lives in West County and were used to her living a short walk away. “Why can’t you stay closer?” We asked. “Why would you want to live there?” (Not that any of us thought there was something wrong with Lake St. Louis. Just that we didn’t want our beloved friend to move!)