A new report on dental procrastination reveals 51% of Americans are self-conscious about their teeth, with a full 3 in 5 still intentionally putting off the dentist.
Top points of anxiety around smiles include tooth color, crooked or crowded teeth, and their overall smile
75% say they don’t consistently wear their retainer
30% have not been to the dentist since the pandemic started
View the full report, including which cities are most afraid to go to the dentist.
A brilliant smile can make a big difference when it comes to confidence and feeling comfortable in photos, but many Americans are neglecting their oral hygiene and it is having a major impact on their teeth.
Nearly 3 in 5 Americans say the dentist is too expensive and 44% say they have dental anxiety. Other report highlights include:
The top cosmetic woe is tooth color
1 in 4 would consider a tooth aligner
1 in 3 people haven’t seen a dentist since March 2020
Remember when you were in middle school? It is awkward and confusing time for many. It has its good and bad moments. While some of us may want to forget it, the non-profit Higher Achievement believes Middle school is an exciting time of growth for teens to dreams, gain sense of self develop and begin to shape their career paths. Thousands of talented young people in the DMV region are living this pivotal time, but too many lack access to opportunities to help them thrive. With community leadership and your partnership, Higher Achievement is able to step in to fill those gaps.
One of the most important factors in recovering from this learning loss is extra hours of instruction and academic support. Higher Achievement is working to be part of the academic solution, in support of social-emotional learning and high school readiness.
Help Higher Achievement’s scholars on their journey towards success in high school and beyond by attending Going Places 2022, on November 2 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, or by making your commitment of sponsorship by October 14.
Higher Achievement’s evidence-based program model prepares scholars academically and socially for high school, college, and careers. During their formative years at Higher Achievement, scholars:
Explore their interests
Define and pursue their goals for the future
Sharpen their communication skills
With the help of mentors, staff, and peers.
Higher Achievement scholars have futures as educators, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, and lawyers. No matter their path, scholars leave Higher Achievement well-prepared for placement in college preparatory high schools that will enable them to pursue their ambitions. This fall, Higher Achievement alumni are attending excellent schools throughout the metropolitan area, including School Without Walls, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, and Alexandria City High School.
Please consider celebrating and supporting the journey towards high school success by attending Going Places 2022, on November 2 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Higher Achievement would greatly appreciate your consideration of purchasing a ticket or otherwise donating.
Your support of this mission is a direct investment in the talented future leaders of our community.
We know many of our readers are women striving to run their own business. To help them get started Fromgirltogirl.com is sharing this guide on how to register for a women-owned business certification.
Women-owned business ( WOB) certifications offer many benefits, including financial, and can help boost the visibility of female-led companies in the marketplace. To help women stay on top of the application process, they can use this downloadable checklist to ensure they have everything they need ahead of applying. Check out the full guide and checklist here. It shares crucial information about:
The types of women-owned business certifications that are available
How to apply for the certification in easy-to-follow steps
Eligibility criteria
Benefits
WOB certifications can help business owners secure high-paying work and additional funding.
If you have resources to help female entrepreneurs take steps to reach their goals, contact Fromgirltogirl.com for a guest feature.
Briana Booker, Chief Editor of Fromgirltogirl.com favorite flavor of Confetti veggie chips. Try all the flavors and help end extreme poverty worldwide.
There is a new line of Michelin featured tasty veggie snacks known as Confetti Snacks. Betty Lu, an entrepreneur from Singapore, created “Confetti Snacks” – a new line of veggie chips that ditch the deep fryer but deliver nutrients, crunch, color and flavor galore. Confetti Snacks are infused with authentic spices and flavors inspired by Lu’s native Singapore and international travels.
These veggie snacks can help you eat more vegetables and less junk food. The Confetti snacks can also help you cut down on food waste.
While traveling the world, Lu was frustrated in her search for a healthy, great-tasting and lightweight snack to fuel her backpacking adventures. She found the answer in “imperfect produce” – the ones that are considered unsellable due to irregular shape, size or other visual anomalies.
Shockingly 40% of fruits and vegetables end up in landfills each year. Lu decided to upcycle some of these “misfits,” by slicing them up, and transforming them into one of the most nutrient-dense and deliciously crunchy snacks. She goes a step further by inviting consumers to upcycle the Confetti snack box as a planter’s box. It’s a perfect size for flowers and herbs.
Lu doesn’t just do her part to save the planet, she supports humanitarian such as #ColorForHunger .
Support #COLORFORHUNGER
Confetti’s #ColorForHunger encourages adults and children to explore their creativity, and indulge in plant based colors of the rainbow for wellness. For every artwork submitted, Confetti supports the United Nations World Food Programme with 10 Singapore Cents. The proceeds from this Coloring Challenge provide nutritious meals to communities facing extreme poverty and hunger. Also for every snack bundle sold on the Confetti Snack website a donation will go towards the UN’s hunger relief efforts.
Confetti Snacks are minimally processed and never deep-fried, like other veggie chips and extruded “puff” style snacks. Instead these veggie snacks are baked using a low heat method, the nutrients – and the beautiful colors of the carrots, radishes, purple sweet potatoes and mushrooms in the mix – remain vibrant.
“Confetti celebrates the colorful vegetables and fruit in the plant kingdom, by upcycling produce to reduce food waste. They feature award winning gourmet world flavours inspired by my travels around the world, and rich cultural diversity of the cuisines I have experienced. Hope snack lovers enjoy enjoy them too!”
Betty Lu, CEO of Confetti Snacks
The Confetti Veggie chip flavors include Green Curry, Tandoori Curry, Teriyaki BBQ and Summer Truffle. Mushroom chip flavors include Green Curry, Tandoori Curry and Black Truffle. Try these healthy snacks today. Confetti Snacks are also available on Amazon.
Founder and business executive in the service industry for over 20 years, Jonathan Shroyer has learned how to cultivate and retain the right workers for companies. Anyone in management should learn how to build good teams.
Here are some of Shroyers tips on how bosses can become great leaders to their teams and people:
Work alongside your team members. Leaders who see themselves as team players and work with their teams create an environment that is effective and efficient. Team members feel like they are supported and have a boss they can depend on and look to as a leader, not just a boss.
Acknowledge efforts. When you accomplish something, you want people to acknowledge it, right? Having a boss that recognizes their team members’ efforts and accomplishments can go a long way to improving the company culture. When success is acknowledged, it is more likely to become a common pattern over time, which will help leaders, employees and the business in the long-run.
Operate and conduct business with compassion and directness. Life and mistakes happen. It is important for leaders to conduct themselves with empathy when things happen. A lack of compassion will lead to high turnover, negative company culture and will decrease productivity, with people spending more time concerned about being the boss’ next target than their actual job tasks. When a team member makes a mistake, a great leader will be direct, but kind and work to resolve the situation immediately. If a team member needs to take an unexpected sick day, a great leader will be understanding and compassionate.
Create an environment where professional relationships can flourish. We spend what equates to years of our lives working alongside our coworkers and our bosses. Professional relationships are essential for many people and can go a long way to creating a successful business environment. Great leaders will understand the value in professional relationships and will work to build those relationships for their teams.
Be supportive and listen. Someone who actively listens to you is a great person to have in your corner. You feel supported, heard and safe with people who listen and care about you defend you no matter who is in the room. A great boss understands and listens to their team members.
Jonathan Shroyer founded Officium Labs back in 2019. He is now the Chief CX Innovation Officer at Arise Virtual Solutions. There, he leads the gaming and consulting verticals and runs the CX Lab in San Francisco. Shroyer has over two decades of experience building companies and leaders up. CIO Journal, a publication of The Wall Street Journal, named Shroyer among its “Top CX Professionals of 2022.
We all know that a good night’s sleep is vital to looking our best and being healthy but sometimes things happen and we end up running on empty for the day.
Dark and puffy eyes and sallow skin are tell-tale signs that you have had no sleep. Whether it’s due to illness, work stress or getting up at night to look after the kids, there are ways to look fresh even after a night of poor quality sleep.
We all have had days we have spent looking exhausted. Some of us pile makeup on.
Health experts at Amerisleep share five simple and natural tricks they use to look refreshed after a bad night’s sleep.
Drink powdered magnesium, or bathe in magnesium salts.
Not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep per night can lead to higher stress levels and inflammation. This will make your eyes look puffy and your skin look tired. Magnesium is an anti-inflammatory and anti-stress mineral. Magnesium has a natural antioxidant effect which aids oxygen uptake, electrolyte balance and energy production.
Add powdered magnesium citrate to a mug of hot water and sip throughout the day. It will help to reduce tiredness and fatigue, and will also help maintain healthy bones and muscles.
If you have more time, take a quick bath with magnesium salts. The salts will soothe your tired muscles, lowering inflammation and minimizing puffiness.
Apply a Quick Coffee Scrub
Drinking coffee is typically the go-to for the sleep deprived. The caffeine may perk you up for a while, but coffee has dehydrating effects which won’t help your skin.
At Fromgirltogirl.com we drink Oaza Cold Brew because it contains electrolytes.
Instead, why not make a simple coffee face scrub?
How to make a Coffee Face Scrub
Combine a cup of ground coffee and two tablespoons of sugar it’s best to use brown sugar as it is more gentle) then add enough coconut oil and mix until the scrub feels like wet sand. Then, gently scrub your face.
The coffee and sugar both act as exfoliants, which will help to rid your skin of dullness, while the caffeine will help get rid of dark under eye circles by causing the blood vessels to constrict. The scrub will last up to two months if stored properly in an airtight container ( must be located in a cool, dry place).
Hydrate, Exfoliate, and Massage
Start by drinking 20-30 ounces, or between 2.5 and 3.75 cups, of room temperature (or slightly chilled) lemon water. Water wakes up the body, flushes out toxins, and combats puffiness. In the shower, exfoliate with a gentle scrub to get rid of dullness by making the skin look bright and dewy.
If your skin still looks puffy, lightly massage the skin while applying a serum or moisturizer. Focus on moving the lymph fluid from the center of your face towards the periphery.
Curling your eyelashes will open your eyes up even more, and a bold lip color (i.e. fuchsia or red) will brighten up your face.
Splash Cold Water, Drink Green Tea
Splash your face with ice cold water. This will brighten your complexion and tighten your skin. Around your eyes, try applying a cream with green coffee extract or rosemary, which will help to de-puff and increase circulation.
Try drinking green tea rather than your morning coffee. Coffee has no health benefits and won’t hydrate you. Green tea is packed with antioxidants and will keep you hydrated. It also contains caffeine, just not as much as coffee does.
Dab organic grapefruit essential oil on your pulse points (wrist and neck), which studies show could cause people to perceive you as looking younger and fresher.
If you wear makeup, choose foundation instead of concealer. A light layer of foundation all over is the quickest and easiest way to look alive in one step, as this will even out your skin tone.
Reduce Swelling with a Cold Compress
The eyes are usually the first signs of a fitful night, followed by the skin.
To combat dullness, exfoliate and moisturize. A skin spritzer can help to wake up your skin and keep you looking fresh. It doesn’t matter whether you use a canned water mist or one from a skincare brand. The cool liquid can feel energizing, too.
For the eyes specifically, makeup will only go so far. If you have time in the morning, apply cool cucumber slices or wet tea bags. Green or black tea is best, because the caffeine helps, especially if the tea has been in the refrigerator before applying to your eyes. This will help ease swelling and increase blood flow.
Finally, a workout can help give you a boost, although if you’re tired it might be the last thing you want to do.
✨ This is a honest product review by Fromgirltogirl.com . Opinions are our own at @fromgirltogirl . ✨
WOMEN – FIFI KENTE PRINT SANDAL WITH ARCH SUPPORT
Women’s fashion is complicated. Sometimes we just wear uncomfortable clothing and shoes for the appeal. But often we need to blend the lines between function and fashion to make sure our fashion choice is not a waste of money. This is why I started wearing the Women – Fifi Kente Print Sandal with arch support.
WEARING WOMEN FIFI KENTE PRINT SANDAL WITH ARCH SUPPORT
The women fifi kente print sandal with arch support is a beautifully made shoe, brimming with a colorful attitude. The Women’s KWAME BAAH Kente Print Cloth Wedge Sandalis sporty and stylish. The criss-cross flexible straps, a side zipper closure, and an EVA foam footbed ensure a secure and comfortable fit. Even when you lack a normal arch, you can easily run and walk in the KWAME BAAH Kente Print Cloth Wedge Sandal.
The durable rubber sole delivers superior traction. Don’t be fooled by the look; these beauties are equipped to last.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THEWOMEN FIFI KENTE PRINT SANDAL WITH ARCH SUPPORT
UPPER: Kente print cloth pattern across ankle and in step.
FOOTBED: Soft ethically produced ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA)
OUTSOLE: High-traction rubber
HEEL HEIGHT: 1 1/2 in.
Closure: Zipper
PLATFORM HEIGHT: 1 1/2 in.
Suitable for all occasions
*Each pair of kente cloth sandals are handcrafted and unique. Colors may vary slightly based on material.
Shoe designer Kwame Baah understands how hard it is for people to find unique, ethically made footwear and accessories.
After all, you should feel good about what you put on your feet.
Many people want footwear that looks and feels great, but something more than just comfort and style matters. The ideal footwear and accessories that support socially-minded initiatives can be really hard to find.
Small actions can make a big difference to empower people through the footwear they choose to buy.
Kwame Baah understands just how hard it is for people to find unique, ethically made footwear and accessories.
Produced in Ghana, Kwame Baah supports local makers to handcraft a beautiful selection of quality footwear designed to last, so you can make a unique fashion statement that supports real, positive social change.
Kwame Baah Ghana Community Give Back
Kwame Baah works directly with Ghanaian makers, training them to handcraft his beautiful footwear to give them steady work and proper income. With Kwame Baah, these talented craftsmen fight poverty and build stronger more united communities in Ghana.
Kwame Baah’s founder, George Kwame Baah, is committed to finding a way to empower artisans while also creating a positive impact on the world for all. He seeks to bring awareness to the great artisans and makers in his homeland. And his drive is to make a positive impact on the world for all.
Visit KwameBaah.com to pick your perfect pair and have it ship straight to your home. You’ll get the shoes you love, all while helping to empower more people and making the world a better place.
Footwear usually ships in 1-3 business days. Free shipping, returns, and exchange. Shipping Note: Free U.S. Shipping on Orders Over $50. KwameBaah.com clearance sales are available.
Over the years, Stephanie Pawlak has had her fair share of dating experiences. Some turned out great, others weren’t so great. Pawlak believes that relationships are meant to be fun, exciting, and full of laughter. She now helps men and women become confident, attractive, and successful in their romantic relationships at her site https://flingorlove.com
Pawlak is upfront when it comes to dating and asked a very common question from singles:
Does dating someone mean you are in a relationship?
After studying the topic Pawlak realized many people dwell over the steps of a relationship rather than let it happen naturally.
When Pawlak was young, dating meant being exclusive and telling her girlfriends in high school who she was dating. Now dating is complicated. Relationships now feel like a lifetime commitment and people who want that are shamed for wanting it. So how do you protect yourself from getting hurt?
Read more to learn about the difference between dating and relationships.
Stephanie Pawlak is Chief Editor and Romantic Blogger of FlingorLove, a website focused on helping people feel confident, attractive, and successful in their romantic relationships.
You’re about to make us create a podcast by 2023. Most black women with hair have hair volume. This volume looks different on all of us based on our diverse heritage. Black women who grow out their hair ( not all of us want to or can ). Yes, that volume can be brushed straight or sorta straight. Yes, some of us may want to use chemicals. Yes, some of those chemicals can cause cancer or kills us. So, choose wisely.
But no matter what, we all understand, our hair or lack of hair requires extra care. It’s why we call it the crown. The average black woman is multi-ethnic. Some think only fair complexion black women are ‘mixed’ race but there are many ‘mixed’ dark complexion black americans out there. People just never talk openly about what that means and about race in America and around the world.
A significant amount of Black Americans have traces of Caucasian and other ethnic groups. Yes, I use the word ethnic verse the word race for a reason. We will discuss that in the future.
I am just glad people like the Duchess ( Meghan Markle) are opening up about touchy topics, like hair texture. It’s crazy how the topic of hair is a painful discussion based on how we are treated differently. We sadly live in a very racist and cruel world. But we have the power to change the world and make it better.
One thing I can tell you is this: the Duchess, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, you, and even me can change the world. We can grow our hair volume or show off a bald head while we do it. We can grow afros. Yes, I am related to white women who can grow afros. And Yes, I am still trying to grow a perfectly beautiful afro like Michael Jackson ( someone we noticed went through painful moments while breaking glass ceiling of things we know are racial barriers). Mike, wherever you are now, know I am still figuring a way to grow my fro like yours.
Did you know that women-founded startups generate $0.78, while male-founded startups generate only $0.31 for every dollar of venture capital funding received?
Here at Fromgirltogirl.com, we share inspiring information for women of all ages. We hope and our audience would appreciate this visual detailing fascinating statistics about women and money. Including:
Gender Wage Gap
Data on women’s confidence in managing finances
Basic strategies to achieve financial independence.
When considering financial strategies, break up your goals into three time-based concepts:
Long-term goals = more than 10 years
Mid-term goals = between three to 10 years
Short-term goals = less than three years
Here are some of the easiest ways women can build wealth:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , 57.4% of all American women participate in the labor force. There have been some improvements in gender equality in the workplace, but there is still much work to be done.
90% of global companies have at least one woman in a senior management role as of 2021.
19 companies around the world have successfully closed their gender pay gap, including the U.S.-based companies Dow and National Instruments.
In 2021, women of color received management promotions at the same rate as all women total for the first time in recorded history.
Nielsen Holdings is the highest-ranked American company on the list of world’s leading companies for gender equality, coming in fifth globally.
61% of women in the workforce would prefer getting a pay increase over additional time off. Only 6.5% of American women work full-time in male-dominated occupations.
Achieving equity in the workplace can lead to increased opportunities for leadership positions, decision-making power and financial freedom for women. Let it be.
