Stefanie Coutinho
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A Model’s Journey to Beauty
Though it seemed unlikely, my life’s dream was to be a model. In high school, a judge for the school fashion show thought I had the exotic look of a fashion model. That judge began helping me get pictures together, and a photographer took me under her belt, teaching me what to watch out for […] Read More >
A Model’s Journey to Beauty
Though it seemed unlikely, my life’s dream was to be a model. In high school, a judge for the school fashion show thought I had the exotic look of a fashion model. That judge began helping me get pictures together, and a photographer took me under her belt, teaching me what to watch out for […] Read More >
Be Loved For Who You Really Are
Everybody wants to be loved for who they really are – beneath the masks they wear, the impressions they try to make and the mind games they play. But how do we go about doing that? Two of America’s most respected, pioneering and sought after authorities on relationship dynamics, Jim Sniechowski and Judith Sherven, challenge […] Read More >
Choosing Your Life
This story was written after an interview with Paula Johnson When Paula Abbott was discovered at age 16 while working in a shoe store in Alabama, she didn’t consider herself to be popular or fashionable – what you might call “model material” – at the time. In fact, being a studious teenager, she was intent […] Read More >
Giving The Perfect Gift
It’s funny how Christmas changes everything–the look of the neighborhoods with all their light displays, the grand decorations in the malls, that “magical” feeling in the air. Even grumpy people seem to have a more cheerful disposition than usual. Some folks attend Christmas services at church, while for others the word “Christmas” brings memories of […] Read More >
Making the Most of Your Curls
Many women fortunate enough to have curly hair don’t know how to work with their curls. If you’re one of them, here are some tips on what you can do to make your curls as beautiful as they were meant to be: Wash your hair using a lightweight shampoo and conditioner like Redken 5th Avenue […] Read More >
Menu Planning and Cooking in Bulk
The key principle in bulk cooking is to think ahead in order to save even one or two steps. Read More >
Student Sex & Love: Conflict Resolution in Romantic Relationships
The secret to long term romantic bliss is to learn how to resolve conflicts and grow with differences. Learn about college sex & love issues. Read More >
Talking to Your Teens About Sex
As I look into the faces of the real teens that come into my office, I frequently see the troubled eyes of those whose lives have been compromised because of the adverse consequences of risky sexual activity. There are many challenges involved in addressing teen sexuality – sex is a very sensitive topic and it […] Read More >
The Privilege of Being a Woman
As a young woman, I am discovering what a great privilege it is to be called just that. We, as women, have been beautifully and specially created in God’s image. This means that we reflect several of His characteristics – love and caring, strength and compassion, justice and peace, to name a few. Many women […] Read More >