Recently, I was invited by Dole Fresh Fruit to attend the Jacksonville Go Red First Coast luncheon event benefiting American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” program. I was happy to attend as the American Heart Association has been an advocate for women in the area of heart disease. As someone that is an eight year...
Author: Nadia Policard (Nadia Policard)
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Remembering Our First Home: A Row House Rehab
It’s coming up on our 13 year wedding anniversary and there are a lot of firsts that happened to us around this time of year.* One is the first time we bought a house. We had been married one year and already expecting our first baby. My husband and I lived in Washington D.C. and...
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Learning The Most From Those With the Least
I’ve been in Haiti now for three days for the second annual #Bloggers4Haiti trip. Myself and other bloggers like TechSavvyMama, KellyTillman, and Kety Esquivel are here with support from Macy’s Heart of Haiti, The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, and the leadership of the Everywhere agency. During our time here we travel the island from Port-au-Prince to Jacmel...
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How to Earn Money Blogging: TJMS Nikki Woods Edition
Blogging has really opened up many doors for me and recently that door included an interview with Nikki Woods, Tom Joyner Morning Show contributor and producer. During the 10 minute interview I had a chance to share different ways that bloggers have and can earn money blogging. Earning money by blogging is something that many bloggers...
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What Parents Can Teach Their Children From Cleveland Kidnapping – With News Segment!
I’ve been glued to the television for the last few days since news broke that the three women held captive for ten years were rescued. At first I was intrigued by the fact that my hometown of Cleveland was on national TV. But as we learned more about Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry, and Michelle Knight,...
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It’s Time To Play In New York City!
I’m heading to New York today to attend the Time To Play Spring Showcase. The spring showcase features this summer’s upcoming hottest toys and gadgets hitting the shelves. As one of Time to Play’s Parent Panelists, I was fortunate enough to have gone to attend the Holiday Showcase last September. It was a fun trip and...
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Caramel Soaked French Toast Recipe
My favorite thing to do on the weekends or for a special holiday is to make a big family breakfast. With the weekday mornings so busy, I usually opt for something quick and easy. But on the weekends, I can make anything from a spinach and smoked gouda Quiche to pumpkin pancakes. Sometimes I’ll even make biscuits...
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Next vacation stop: The Mississippi Gulf Coast
From the beach to the golf course and back seaside for the local cuisine–there is something for everyone in the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s what many call “the new South” -an American gem of authentic Southern charm with upscale attractions AND a laid-back coastal vibe. I’m a Midwesterner who has a love affair with the...
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Hispanicize Conference: Blogging Basics & More
I’m in Miami this week speaking and attending the fourth annual Hispanicize Event in Miami, Florida. This is my second Hispanicize conference and certainly one of my favorite blogging events. Attending conferences is so important to your blogging career. I say career because I know many of you don’t spend hours writing, connecting, and building...
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Celebrate Easter With Marshmallow Resurrection Rolls
Happy Easter to all of you! In our home, we celebrate Easter by remembering that Jesus Christ died on the Cross for our sins. After the third day He rose again. Teach the real meaning of Easter even to young children by serving up this delicious treat known as Marshmallow Resurrection Rolls. A cinnamon and...
