Properly storing cosmetics in a business or on a vanity can sometimes be a challenge. Despite the challenge, it is important to store makeup in the correct manner because cosmetics can harbor bacteria and mold, causing unnecessary and unpleasant reactions on the skin.

Owning a martial arts school in a small town has been part of my life for almost 10 years. When the business started off with just a handful of students, it seemed simple enough to listen to requests and find a way for everyone to be content.

I have a stepson who just turned 14, is a freshman, and enrolled in a new school. Last year I counseled him to begin washing his face, pay more attention to his hair, and quit wadding up his clean clothes in his backpack.