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The latest
"Tanning Mom" territory
Opening the door to venture outside has become like having to face an enemy. I question whether I am exiting at the proper window of "safe" sun time, if I have slathered the appropriate non-toxic protectant on and whether a faux glow is truly a better alternative to a tan produced by the rays of the sun.