When did August get here? I can’t believe summer vacation will be over for us in less than a week! These last few days have been busy for me as we just returned from vacation and since then I’ve been school shopping, supply ordering, and getting ready for orientations. Not to mention that I’m back at work too. Good...
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#TmobileSummer: Protect Your Phone & Captured Memories with T-Mobile
We had a great time at the #TmobileSummer #Duval event last week! There was great food, fun games, and of course, great prizes and swag! Look who just happened to be our youngest winner of the night, claiming a brand new Samsung Blaze…. What’s a Mama to do? Well for one thing, he’s not...
My Life Defined By Shoes
I know the expression is usually, “I wear many different hats.” Since I am more of a shoe girl, I like to think more in terms of the different types of shoes I wear throughout the day- and week by week. Each day I’m defined differently by the type of shoe I put on that...
Monday Motivation: Power Down & Don’t You Regret It!
It’s Monday morning, and if you are like me, this means you are catching up on tons of email, writing out your weekly plan, goals for the week, and trying to decide what to tackle first. This Monday is especially hectic because last week, I fell sick after taking care of two sick children. Although...
How To Be Productive: Lessons From This Busy Mama
I admit to juggling a full plate. In fact, I probably have enough plates for two or three people. The “how do you do it” question is asked often by even my most accomplished friends, neighbors, and colleagues. If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that question, well, let’s just say I...
Summer Fashions & Beauty Trends 2020
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Spring /Summer Trends are out! Summer officially begins June 20th so it’s time to find out what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to the summer fashion and beauty trends. The Mary Kay® Spring/Summer Trend Report gives women everything we need in order to make sure our fashion...
Practice Safe Fun in the Sun
Did you know that every hour, one American dies of melanoma? Despite this alarming statistic, many men and women still choose to expose their skin to harmful UVA and UVB radiation without putting any sun protection on. It’s not only the beach goers and pool-side sun bathers that put themselves at risk. Tanning salons are said to be...
Easy Ways to Keep Kids Learning During Summer Break
School is out for the summer and already I’ve heard my kids say “I’m bored” more than I want to. While many of us enjoy the break from homework over the summer, it’s important for young children to continue to practice math, reading, and spelling skills over the break. If they do not practice the...
A Letter To My Son
Today I am sharing an entry from my baby journal in support of Johnson’s Baby Cares, Save the Children, and new mom Hilary Duff’s newest initiative. They have joined forces to make sure families who are experiencing difficult times, both in the U.S. and around the world, get the baby care resources they need. Each year, more...
How [NOT] To Raise a Tween Part II: When Your Kid Says He Hates You
There are days when I throw my hands up in the air and decide that it’s time to quit my side gig and day job to instead focus on trying to become a better mom. Then there are days when I give up and say I just suck as a mom because I just can’t figure...