wmanning, Author at AKAMom Magazine

Fall Fashion Essentials 2015

Summer is nearly over, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s almost time for pumpkin spice lattes, wet and windy weekends spent snuggling up on the couch binging on Netflix and, of course, essential fall fashion looks in full force. Bold colors and opulent textures make for the most luxurious layered looks this upcoming season. From ponchos to purses, we’ve got all the outstanding outerwear you’ll be craving for your fall fashion wardrobe. Browse our faves below, and be sure to click the image for purchasing options.

Why You’re Losing Your Hair and What You Can Do About It

Did you know that the average person loses roughly 100 strands of hair per day? Sounds like a lot, right? Not when you put it into perspective.

Pennsylvania: Crayons, Puppets and Chocolates for the Entire Family!

Pennsylvania is known for many noteworthy activities, and welcomes visitors of all ages—and from all over the world—to its attractions and wonders. In addition to its breathtaking seasons and scenery, as well as its historic presence as one of the original thirteen colonies, the state is also home to storied wonders, such as the Liberty Bell and Gettysburg. All in all, it’s a wonderful environment to take in a history lesson while living life to its fullest.

Back-to-School Essentials You Didn’t Know Your Kids Needed

Whether the kids just started school or are anxiously (or not so anxiously) awaiting the first day back, you’ve probably made a list of back-to-school necessities. What that list probably doesn’t include is a way for your kids to update their schedules on their own, the perfect storage container to carry pencils and lipgloss, and a few ways to help the environment and give to those less fortunate. Our back-to-school essentials will not only give you a little more peace of mind as a parent but also encourage the kids to make their community and the world a little bit better.

Decorating Your Home for Fall on a Budget

Bikinis are all 70% off, beach towels have been replaced with oversized fleece blankets, and sunscreen has been returned to its bunker on the bottom shelf of the beauty aisle. It’s official – stores have begun packing away summer and gearing up for what’s next.

Crazy Risks with Car Seats

We’re never so reckless at home: never allowing more people than seatbelts, always fastened, luggage stored correctly, respecting the laws of the road. Why do humans so easily excuse ourselves, ignore common sense, justify our actions and take ridiculous risks?

Learning How to Love Your Body

It’s not always easy to look in the mirror and smile back at your reflection, especially when 10, 20 or even 30 pounds have (re)introduced themselves to your hips, thighs, breasts and butt. And thanks to celebrities and models on social media, television and fashion magazines, feeling inadequate can be a daily struggle for even the most in-shape women. Finding reasons to love your body is a real and constant struggle for millions of women worldwide, and it’s not always a topic that’s easy to talk about. Don’t let outward appearance rob you of all the good inside of you, ladies. There’s more to life than perky boobs, a round butt and flat stomach with a six-pack of abs.

The Truth about Toxic Shock Syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome doesn’t often make the press, so when California model Lauren Wasser divulged in a Vice article a few months ago that she lost her leg in 2012 due to TSS, it caught international attention and raised thousands of questions about tampon awareness and safety. As for consumers, we suspect that vaginas around the world clammed up in shock and horror at the thought of losing a leg to this syndrome (isn’t having a period rough enough?).