Wine sure flies when you’re having fun! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re searching for gift ideas for the wine lover or connoisseur in your life on Valentine’s Day, birthday, or other special day, I have you covered! I love wine and especially love my wine in fun glasses or during a girls...
Black History Month gives parents and teachers the opportunity to share African-American history and pride with their children. While some schools may do activities all month long, others may do one lesson or even nothing at all. Unfortunately, my children’s school does not do much other than recognize the month and a brief lesson...
Here’s one way to start the new year with a bang. Fearless and so confident you can do anything including something you’ve never done, like sing in front a crowd of your peers. But first, let me say Happy New Year to all of you. This time of year most of us will make a...
Here’s the deal. My kids are what most people would call “privileged kids.” Not going to lie, they have it good. More importantly, they have everything I ever wanted as a child and more. A nice house, a nice car, the dog, and more. Most days I feel blessed that we can give them a good...
It’s Hispanic Heritage month. A time for Hispanics from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and Central or South America to celebrate and honor their Hispanic heritage. Having just come back from a trip to Mexico City, my motherland, and mother’s land, now is the perfect time for me to reflect on who I am and where...
Do you guys know how much I love jewelry? It’s my weakness. If I’m going to splurge on something nice, usually it’s on jewelry. But I usually stick to my usual pieces even if I am going to work or going for cocktails. It’s a combination of not having the budget to buy what I really want...
I woke up this morning to more Donald Trump news. Back in 2011, Donald Trump called attorney Elizabeth Beck “disgusting” after she stated she needed to break for lunch during a deposition to pump breast milk for her 3 month old baby. Beck was representing the opposing side. You would think Trump would deny...
It has been said that Alpha women are the most powerful, dominant, relentless, and ambitious females in the world. These include women like Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Walsh, Beyoncé, and Madonna to name a few. Heck, I’m sure you’ll agree Kim Kardashian is the alpha female among her sisters. Even with all of these strong...
Thinking about planning a spa day at home with your girlfriends but not sure what to do? I love spending quality girl time with my friends. We sometimes head to the beach, go out for happy hour, or meet up for a night of dancing. If you’re due for some girl time, consider hosting a...
On my list for 2015 resolutions is to send more thank you cards or notes. I would add in a “timely manner” or “more often” but the truth is, I think the last time I sent a thank you card was after one of my baby showers, a decade or so ago… Shameful, I know. It’s...