http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Kim Margolis writes about issues that are interesting to women for the Dayton Daily News. If you have an idea for a story or a topic for discussion on the website, email Kim or call (937) 225-2216. en-us kmargolis@coxohio.com 2010-02-09T17:29:24-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2010/02/09/was_it_ok_for_obama_to_discuss.html First lady Michelle Obama is leading a campaign called “Let’s Move” aimed at fighting childhood obesity, a problem she says concerns her both as first lady and as a mom. One in three American children are overweight or obese, and... 16615903@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Mothers 2010-02-09T17:29:24-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2010/01/26/looking_for_a_restroom.html Are you ever out and find you just have to go? Right now. Or does your son or daughter (or grandmother) have to go? Right now. There is a website that can locate public restrooms anywhere in the nation. If... 16478003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Oddities 2010-01-26T18:29:50-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2010/01/21/did_senator_cross_line_with_co.html You know who’s going to be great fun? This Scott Brown fellow. He’s already embarrassed his daughters nationally in his acceptance speech after winning a U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts. The Associated Press (and now every other media outlet) reported... 16420203@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ 2010-01-21T09:57:48-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2010/01/20/is_this_the_end_of_marriage.html We all know the divorce rate continues to increase, but did you know the rate of getting married in the first place has declined? More couples in committed relationships are choosing to live together, but not seek marriage. What do... 16406303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Marriage 2010-01-20T10:34:25-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2010/01/19/no_more_writing_about_first_la.html I promise to never write about Michelle Obama’s hair ever again. Let’s review: Last year, she pinned her hair up at a July event and the world went mad about her chic, new bob. It was merely pinned up and... 16399403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Fashion 2010-01-19T17:18:06-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2010/01/15/conference_aims_to_strengthen.html First of all, who even knew there was a happening called Marriage Week? But indeed the week of Feb. 8-14 is designated as Marriage Week USA 2010, and a local group will offer opportunities to help couples make Marriage Week... 16357403@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ 2010-01-15T11:28:35-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2010/01/15/respond_to_census_but_protect.html It is time for the government to conduct the U.S. Census. Here is what you need to know to participate in the count and also what to do to avoid being scammed by those pretending to be employees of the... 16347803@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ 2010-01-15T08:59:04-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/30/mom_newborn_near_death_come_ba.html In a year where motherhood and family have taken a hit from examples like the Octomom and Jon and Kate Plus Eight, and most lately Charlie Sheen and his domestic bliss, here’s a family story to end the year right.... 16194103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Oddities 2009-12-30T10:40:53-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/22/ten_tips_for_shopping_for_sign.html Some of you in relationships have not bought your Christmas present for your significant other yet, have you? It can be hard. If you’re in a new relationship, you don’t want to ‘over-shop’ and risk making your boyfriend or girlfriend... 16142003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Shopping 2009-12-22T18:25:00-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/22/serena_williams_was_named_as.html Serena Williams was named as 2009’s Female Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press. Her athletic accomplishments in 2009 are hard to beat. Williams finished the year at No. 1 in the WTA rankings. She topped $6.5... 16139103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Sports 2009-12-22T15:09:06-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/09/carded_after_30_you_know_you_l.html ‘I was carded for a 12-pack of beer, and my oldest daughter could not stop laughing. She thought it was so ludicrous,’said Actress Laura Leighton in More magazine. Leighton is the gorgeous redhead from the old and new ‘Melrose Place.’... 16007503@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Relationships 2009-12-09T18:45:47-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/09/financial_stress_affecting_you.html Half of the men and half of the women who responded to a survey said they are feeling more stressed now than at the start of the recession. And it is affecting their love lives. The 3,200 readers of Shape... 16007303@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ 2009-12-09T18:37:29-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/09/dayton_woman_finalist_in_natio.html A Dayton woman is a finalist for a national contest to find the ‘most recession-weary living room in the country.’ Valerie Holler says her living room is such a mess she no longer allows visitors in the house, so she... 15999103@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ Oddities 2009-12-09T11:43:34-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/04/are_you_cutting_back_on_holida.html This year I’ve decided to really minimize my Christmas shopping list. I’m purchasing for family and a few of my friends’ children. I’ve asked my friends if we could skip Christmas and stick with getting birthday presents for each other.... 15948003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ 2009-12-04T16:57:25-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/entries/2009/12/04/200_purses_auctioned_on_tuesda.html A purse auction featuring glittery evening bags and quilted totes is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville. About 200 purses will be auctioned to the highest bidder. Proceeds will benefit Premier HeartWorks and will... 15946003@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/womenslife/ 2009-12-04T15:06:55-05:00 kmargolis@coxohio.com