I never thought I would actually begin to feel old but this week, life seems to have started to play an evil trick on me. In just a few days, I’ll be turning, ahem, 25. That big birthday kind of crept up on me because for years I was telling people the wrong age. In...
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The Strength of Haitian Women
So we are on day three of our #Bloggers4Haiti trip and the only thing I can say is that this has been a trip of a lifetime. There is so much to write but I have only a few moments of internet before we get in our van to go to Jacmel to visit more...
Haiti Cherie: My Dear Haiti
Today, I’ll be traveling to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to join a group of bloggers meeting in Haiti this weekend to help raise awareness as to all that has not occurred since the earthquake two years ago. I am so excited to join bloggers @CiaoMom, @laflowers, @techsaavymama, and @jeannettekaplun for this great cause. We are being hosted by Willa...
Beyonce: Money Talks & Other Parents Walk
Like most people, I was excited to learn that Beyonce was pregnant. During her pregnancy, I tried to catch as many glimpses of her baby bump on the rag mags as I could. You probably saw me flipping through a magazine or three while I waited to pay for my groceries at Publix. So when news broke this weekend...
Jump Start Weight-Loss with a Mixed Berry Smoothie
If you are looking for a way to jumpstart weight-loss or incorporate healthy foods into your diet, try a healthy smoothie for breakfast or lunch. Since I have started drinking smoothies, I have more energy, my hair and nails are strong, and my skin feels good. I know it’s because I’m getting the added vitamins that my...
Christmas Staycation 2011
I hope everyone has been having a great holiday season so far! Each year we spend so much time and energy getting ready for the big day and before we know it, it’s all finished. Crazy stuff, isn’t it? This year, I wanted to savor my time off from work as much as possible...
When is My Family Ready to Adopt a Pet?
With the holidays quickly approaching I know that some parents are considering whether to add a new furry friend into the family. Are your kids old enough? Where should you adopt the pet, a store, pet rescue, or shelter? What sort of supplies will you need for your new pet? I have always been a lover...
Moms Matter 2012: New Mom Bloggers Join The Stir
I was really honored a few weeks ago when I received an email from one of CafeMom’s editors. She wanted to know if I was interested in writing about the upcoming election and issues that affect moms on CafeMom’s blog site, the Stir. I jumped at the opportunity with excitement. I am a huge fan of...
Fun Ideas for Keeping Kids Busy During Christmas Break
Well Moms, Christmas vacation is just around the corner. Do you have plans for your kids? As usual, our school begins the holiday vacation with an entire week of half-days the week before school is out for almost three weeks. Really, that’s annoying. I have work to do. Doesn’t anyone else? Plus, I haven’t purchased...