My family has been modeling for over five years now and I’m often asked by other moms how to get their child’s modeling career started. Although we don’t do this full-time, we have been lucky enough to book some pretty sweet gigs. Recently, one of our jobs landed us five days and four nights aboard the Disney Dream cruising to the Bahamas. It’s the second time to the Bahamas for work-related travel. Pretty awesome. I’ve written before on how to get your child started in modeling. But for this post, I will focus on the personality traits that will help...
6 Things to Know Before Getting Your Child Into Modeling
Interested in getting your child into a modeling? Here are a few tips from a mom that has three kids “in the business.” My family has been modeling here and there for more than six years and we have been fortunate to have traveled as far as the Bahamas for a shoot and even took a Disney Cruise. We have booked several jobs for major brands including Gymboree clothes and Disney World Theme Parks. Modeling can be a lot of fun and work. For example, when we book Disney jobs, we get to experience and see the behind the scenes...
Celebrating Mother Figures on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special day where moms are celebrated and honored by their families. While we celebrate moms, there’s also the opportunity to celebrate mother figures on Mother’s Day too. A mother figure is that significant woman in the life a child who has played a special, mother-like role. Those mother figures can include a devoted aunt, Godmother, step-mom, or grandmother-like figure. One of my dear friends, Tila, does not have children yet, but she is one of the most devoted aunts and Godmothers that I know. Although all of her nieces and nephews and Godchildren live several hours...
Cardigans as a Functional Element
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Ornamental Plants for The Yard
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Why We Chose a Prepaid College Savings Plan
I wish I could say we started saving for college when each of our children were born. When my first son was born, we were young parents, I was still in law school, and my former husband was the only one working. At that time, we lived in Washington D.C. I graduated from school then before we knew it, we moved to Florida. Then babies two and three were born. We were making good money as I was now practicing law but by the time our third was born, I realized a career as a litigator was not entirely conducive...
Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed With Cheese
If you’re hosting a super sized game party, try this sweet and savory dish with some added latin flavor. Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cheese is so delicious and easy to make. This bite sized snack is sure to be a fan favorite. This recipe is the perfect hors d’oeuvre for an after 6 cocktail party OR while hosting a tailgate or party for the big game. It’s just delicious. I keep easy go-to recipes like this one in my party toolkit. It allows me to treat my guests to delicious finger foods and doesn’t stress me out. Bacon wrapped dates...
How to Start Saving for College Today
Parents may be wondering how to start saving for their child’s college tuition. With college costs continuing to rise, a slow economy, and rising mortgage rates, many parents have put off saving for their child’s college. As a result, more students are going to college and borrowing money to pay for it. With that scenario in mind, it’s no surprise that student loan debt has reached $1 trillion of debt among Americans. A shocking number. Thankfully, Florida Prepaid makes it easy for parents to start saving for college now. Today, the average college student borrows money to pay for college, graduating...
4 Healthy Living Goals for Your Family in the New Year
As we start a new year, many families are likely setting resolutions. New year resolutions are great for yourself and for the entire family. Those resolutions may include ways to kick off the new year in a healthy way like eating healthier, exercising more, or being more active as a family unit. Other family resolutions may include spending more time with family and friends. The larger a family is, the more challenging it may be to set or keep the new year’s goals. Going into the new year with the right intention is the first step. Setting smaller goals and...
What is Florida KidCare? A guide for Florida families
I’ll never forget the year that both my husband and I were self-employed and we had to figure out how to afford health insurance for our family of five. It was 2013 and we were searching for affordable health and dental insurance options. It took me almost 16 hours (two full working days) to figure out one thing. Our monthly insurance premiums were going to cost us a lot more than we anticipated. It was a scary and stressful time for us as we tried to figure out how to keep our kids covered and healthy. With three school-aged children...