Every gardener knows the superstition that seeing a ladybug will bring good luck. It is hardly surprising that these beautiful creatures are so welcome in the landscape: one ladybug will eat thousands of bugs that harm vegetables and flowers. Their stylish coats- bright red wings with distinctive black dots- charm both young and old alike. You don’t have to rely on Mother … [Read more...]
The Scandalously Improper Bucket List
The Scandalously improper Bucket list of Miss Phillipa Peppiwell, a Victorian Lady “I want to sail the oceans, ride a camel, explore the ruins of Venice, and eat French pastries for breakfast!” These are some of the bold words Miss Phillipa Peppiwell said to Lord Anthony Thornton in my newest release The Irresistible Miss Peppiwell. As a reader wonderfully stated in her … [Read more...]
Dr. Silvio Aladjem Answers Your Questions ~ August/2014
The doctor is in! Imperfect Women is partnering with Dr. Silvio Aladjem to bring you this column featuring Dr. Aladjem answering your questions of medical interest related to pregnancy. We are excited to bring you this feature and hope that you are able to benefit from it. Question from J. L. - I am 37 years old. My first pregnancy was years ago when I was 25 … [Read more...]
The DIY Cover Shoot!
One of the drawbacks of not having a big publishing house behind you is that you have to do your own author photos and cover designs. Mary T. Wagner shares how her cover shoot elevated the “do-it-yourself” experience to the realm of high comedy. by Mary T. Wagner There are a lot of up sides to being what I call a “DIY” author, one of the zillions of writers out there … [Read more...]
The Adoption Option
Most people know someone who was adopted--someone who has enjoyed a great life filled with opportunities. And, someone who is grateful to their biological parents for choosing what they believed was best for their baby. Still, it is not an easy choice. If you have recently discovered that you are pregnant and are not sure if you are ready for motherhood, there are a few … [Read more...]
Virginia’s Score
By Silvio Aladjem MD Prenatal Care was nonexistent at the dawn of the 20th century. The first clinics for prenatal care were opened in Boston in 1900. A few nurses and doctors thought it would be a good idea to see pregnant patients throughout pregnancy. The hope was to be able to detect a rise in blood pressure and make an early diagnosis of toxemia, now known as … [Read more...]
How to Live Happily Ever After with Super People
By Paula Altenburg Nothing is more humbling than being the Imperfect Woman who lives with Superman. My husband—fondly referred to as the Foreign Guy by our children—raises the meaning of the word competent to whole new levels. He thrives on disaster. During a hurricane, the family voted him Most Likely to Survive an Apocalypse. I, on the other hand, was voted Most … [Read more...]
Freezing the Bounty Of The Sweet Corn Harvest
"O that fresh sweet corn that the Lord sent down so we know how heaven will be. No grief, no tears, just the young golden ears. Plenty for you and for me." By Snickers If you grew up in the Midwest, you know about the days of putting corn up for the winter months. It's always the dog days of summer when the sweet corn is ready. The temperature outside is usually hot, the … [Read more...]
Love Notes
By Rachel Harris Accidentally Married On Purpose is the third book in my small town romantic comedy series, and while I’ve loved every single moment I’ve spent in Magnolia Springs, I confess this story is my favorite. Why, you may ask? Well, there are many reasons. Sherry has been a fan favorite since Taste the Heat, the first book in the Love and Games series, and I … [Read more...]
Turning Your Passion Into a Career
Most people don’t love what they do. They go to work every day to earn a paycheck, not because they’re passionate about the work they’re doing. According to a recent Gallup poll, 70% of Americans are not engaged in their current job. I can’t say the statistic surprised me, but I can say, it made me sad. I never wanted to be that 70%. Since I was 18 and I transferred from … [Read more...]
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