Here’s the latest in Beyonce news. We’re not asking if Beyonce is possessed by Sasha Fierce this time. Instead, domestic violence groups and unhappy fans are boycotting Beyonce’s latest hit song, Drunk in Love. The song, featuring a collaboration with her hubby, Jay Z, has a line that some folks are not at all happy about. In the line, Jay Z makes a reference to the movie “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” the story of Ike and Anna Mae “Tina” Turner. Some radio stations have removed the lyrics from the radio version. In the verse Jay says, “I’m Ike Turner, turn up Baby,...
Old Spice Smellcome to Manhood Is Totally Funny
I love the latest commercial from Old Spice where boys suddenly turn to men and their moms are singing a sad tune that they didn’t see manhood coming. The teenage boys in the ad are seen spraying Old Spice’s Re-Fresh Body Spray then going to hang out with their girlfriends. Meanwhile, mom is seen somewhere in the background hanging on and unable to let go-literally. If you don’t know already, I am in love with great marketing campaigns. And this one was well played. Very well played. There are some folks that find the ad terrifying. Disgusting and inappropriate have also been...
Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
The other night I was cleaning out my fridge and found a pint and a half of sweet grape tomatoes that I forgot I had. They were still fresh and I didn’t want to waste them. I decided to try my hand at making homemade marinara sauce for use with a pasta dish later on in the week. Boy, was I surprised at how easy the sauce was to make. Plus, using fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes made it healthier and tastier than the jar stuff I buy. I see no reason to buy jarred stuff every again because this was...
Travel: Seven Tips for Cruising with Kids
We’ve considered taking a cruise with the kids several times since the prices are reasonable and we live in Florida, near several major ports. Since we’re a family of five, our vacations must be reasonably priced and offer everyone in the family something to do. Recently we took a five day cruise aboard the Disney Dream and had a magical, amazing experience. It was our first cruise with the kids so we had a few things to learn in the process. Hopefully we can cruise again, soon, and try other cruise lines. Although once you do a Disney Cruise, it’s hard to imagine anything better....
Gisele Bundchen Called Bad Mom For Riding ATV With Baby & No Helmets
Celebrity mom Gisele Bundchen is being called a bad mom – again. This time she’s criticized for putting her one year-old daughter in danger. Paparazzi photographed Gisele in Costa Rica driving one handed on a private beach in an ATV wearing her baby in a carrier. Neither had helmets. Apparently this isn’t the first time Gisele took her baby on an ATV without a helmet. When her daughter, Vivian, was three months old, Gisele was photographed riding a similar ATV without a helmet, also in Costa Rica. Parents were mad then, and they are mad now taking to social media...
Why Can’t We Be That Family That Get’s Along?
You know that family where the siblings get along, help each other, are compassionate, patient, and speak to each other in normal voices? That’s not our family. It seems lately that my kids do not know how to communicate with each other without fighting. When I was thinking about this a few weeks ago I realized I don’t really know how to parent in this situation because I didn’t grow up getting along with my brother. My older brother and I mostly stayed away from each other, otherwise we fought all the time. We are four years apart so we were...
Remembering Haiti – Four Year Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that the earthquake in Haiti took place four years ago. I was in Haiti for the first time in over 20 years just weeks before the earthquake happened. I had a great time with family and visited the island where my family was from but I knew little about. We traveled the island from North to South and had a wonderful time. My trip was during the Christmas and New Year holidays, a time where there are many parties, weekends at the beach, and just good times. Just 10 days after I left news of the earthquake...
Ideas For Exercising at Home When It’s Cold Outside
It’s so darn cold outside! SO cold. It’s hard to exercise, workout, or go to the gym when it’s so cold outside your eyeballs are freezing and the roads are covered in snow. Stay motivated and don’t let the cold weather drag you down. There’s good news. Working out when it’s cold burns more calories. And the new year is here. Like most people, one of your resolutions is to get fit, workout more, or lose weight. How can you keep to your promise or goal to exercise even when it’s cold? There are a number of ways you can do...
I’m Sharing My Goals for 2014 & Checking One Off!
It’s the start of a new year which means a fresh chance at new hopes, goals, and resolutions. As we transition from the old to the new, we get a chance to hit the refresh on life and work. The statistics on how many people keep their resolutions is pretty dismal, however. In fact, it’s pretty discouraging. More than 50% of people give up on their resolutions just two weeks into the New Year! GAH! I won’t be one of them this year because instead of resolving to do this or that, I’m going to set a list of goals and...
Are Antibacterial Soaps Safe for Kids?
As we approach the peak of the flu and cold season hand sanitizing and washing is key to minimize the spread of germs and keep our children healthy. Yet today I came across some alarming news. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued another round of warnings that antibacterial soaps and liquids may be unsafe to use for children and adults. The key ingredient in antibacterial soaps, triclosan, is said to negatively affect hormone levels in lab rats and thyroid levels. The FDA has proposed a rule requiring manufacturers of hand sanitizer, antibacterial soaps, body washes, dish soaps, etc to prove their products are safe and more...