The idea of femininity being directly correlated to dresses and heels is certainly an antiquated one. In fact, some girls refuse to wear skirts and dresses, feeling far more comfortable and beautiful in jeans. While this opinion is certainly legitimate, it's also quite negative and dismissive. A lot of women unfortunately have body issues, finding fault with several aspects of their physique that others probably don't even notice. However, such a notion won't sway a person from being self-conscious. The image of beauty that radiates from the press is incredibly shallow and naive. Women come in a great breadth of shapes and sizes, and they're all beautiful in their own unique way. No one has the exact same proportions, and there's no one frame that should be designated as the default size and shape, no matter what those mannequins tell you. Anyone can find a dress that flatters their shape, it just may require a bit of digging first. Anyone who

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Presented in a user-friendly style like the bestselling books Women of the Bible and Men of the Bible with over 700,000 thousand in print, this devotional gives readers an overview of couples all the way from Adam and Eve to Christ and his Bride, the Church. 

Nothing better than a good book and a fab Summer read. What are you reading this Summer? Tell me all about it. Me, I just finished reading Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander.  * * * G I V E A W A Y * * *  I'm giving away a $15 giftcard to Caribou Coffee. Be sure to check out my review of their fab new Summer iced beverages at http://threeboysandanoldlady.blogspot.com/2013/06/retreat-from-summers-heat-with-caribou.html  To enter, simply leave a comment below telling me what book you're reading this Summer. For an extra entry, click here to visit my review post of Caribou Coffee and leave a comment here telling me which of their new beverages you'd like to try.  Click here to visit the other blogs and check out their giveaways!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Enter Shredder  Coming to DVD on July 9 Get lean, mean, and green with the Turtles team! Join Leo, Donnie, Raph and Mikey as they take to the streets of NYC, where every turn yields a new enemy. Get ready for non-stop battles against Kraang-droids, mechanical Mousers, a mutant alligator, and even the evil Shredder himself.  Our Thoughts:   The DVD arrived on the day of our annual Summer birthday party.  I had a houseful of kids and from the moment the DVD began playing to the very end, the kids watched intensely.  No video games.  No apps.  No potty breaks.  They were into this DVD.  The DVD is over 2 hours long and nearly ten kids were completely captivated from episode 1 to the very end.   Now let's sing together "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles heroes in a half shell - Turtle Power!"   Buy It :  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:  Enter Shredder DVD is available at Nick Shop and many online stores including Amazon. Disclosure:

One of my favorite actors Vince Vaughn is bringing his comedic genius to the big screen this Fall.  Check out the clip of Delivery Man starring Vince Vaughn

The Legend of Korra: Book One: Air The Legend of Korra: Book One: Air  arrives on Blu-ray and DVD for the first time ever on July 9. This marks Nickelodeon’s first-ever TV series to release on Blu-ray! Following the mythology of the beloved animated franchise from  Avatar: The Last Airbender creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko,  The Legend of Korra  follows a 17-year-old headstrong and rebellious girl who continually challenges tradition on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar in a world where benders are under attack. See the stunning animation come to life in what IGN calls the “Best TV Animated Series” of 2012!  Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution,  The Legend of Korra: Book One: Air  is available on Blu-ray and DVD July 9, 2013, for the suggested retail price of $34.99 (Blu-ray) and $19.99 (DVD). About  The Legend of Korra: Book One: Air :  From the creators of the beloved animated franchis