Dr. Martin Luther King Day gives parents and teachers an opportunity to teach children about important moments in black history. This year, MLK Day will be even more special. As we honor Dr. King, we will also be celebrating and watching President Barack Obama, the first African-American President in American history, give his second presidential...
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Kim Kardashian Pregnant! Oh Baby!
Oh baby! So Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced yesterday that they are expecting a baby. In usual fashion, Kanye announced the news during a concert. And of course the entire family has taken to social media to share their joy including Kim’s mom Kris who appears to be overjoyed. Kim is reported to be...
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Top Five Best Toys to Keep Kids Active
Do your kids already have cabin fever this winter? Then check out these great toys that will be sure to help keep kids active even during the long winter months. I had a chance to sample most of these toys while I was at the Time to Play Showcase in September. We also learned about...
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Dear Santa, We Still Believe In You…
Do your kids still believe in Santa Clause? Mine do! We still write our letters to Santa and even leave him a little gift. I was having a chat with a girlfriend the other day that shared that she was criticized for “feeding into” the Santa Clause story with her children. I have heard of...
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Legally Mom: Real Women’s Stories of Balancing Motherhood & Law Practice
What a day today. I came home from work excited and happy about all the recent changes in my life. To start, I have a new job! After ten years of a career in the law, I have decided to take a leap of faith and follow my passion and make a total switch....
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Black Thursday Is Stealing Thanksgiving Dinner
Has anyone else noticed that Black Friday is quickly dying and becoming Black Thursday? As more and more stores announce their “Black Friday” hours, I can’t help but notice that Black Friday hours are starting Thursday evening and encroaching upon what should be time with the family during Thanksgiving dinner. As of now, the big...
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Election 2012: Four More Years!
President Obama has won re-election! This morning I woke up proud and happy. Proud to be an American that has the right as a woman, a minority, and mother to freely exercise my right to vote along side so many others. Also proud that so many women, Latinos, and African-Americans also exercised their rights and became an...
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A Loving Legacy
Today I wanted to take a moment to honor the legacy of a man that meant so much to me, my grandfather. Four years ago today my family lost “Papa Jean” to cancer. My grandfather was a man of many core values including believing firmly in eating healthy, physical fitness, and walking the Rosary every morning. This...
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Spooktacular Fun With Halloween Apps!
I love getting into the spooky, Halloween spirit and this year I was really excited to learn that T-Mobile has put together a list of fun Android and Windows Phone applications that is sure to get you and your little zombies in the Halloween spirit! And I didn’t forget safety on Halloween either! Help your...
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Ten Reasons Why You Should Vote Early
Thirty-five states will offer early voting and both candidates have been working their way through key battle grounds states of Florida, Virginia, Colorado, among many others to reach out to voters and encourage them to vote early. This year, forecasters predict that 40% of votes will be cast during the early voting process, up 10% from...