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...
Category: Motherhood
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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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An “Aha” Moment On Parenting – Thank You Subaru!
Parenting style. One of those topics that can get as heated as a discussion on politics or religion. You don’t question someone else’s style, and you don’t want anyone questioning yours. (I learned my lesson on that the hard way.) As I go through my own journey in parenthood, I have tapped into a variety...
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Teaching Kids Hispanic Heritage with Disney
How do you teach your children about celebrating culture and family? With Hispanic Heritage month now in full-swing as of September 15, now is a good time to incorporate some cultural awareness of the Latino culture with your children. Finding ways to teach Hispanic heritage does not have to be complicated or time consuming....
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Everything You Want to Know About Camp Omni at Champions Gate
With summer vacation behind us and the holiday season approaching, now is a good time to think about holiday vacations and accommodations. This summer, we were lucky enough to get the full Camp Omni experience at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate and we absolutely loved it. Our family loves traveling and road trips so when this...
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Finally, Some Balance In My Life!
Shhhh, listen…. Do you hear that? It’s silence. It’s me in my house, living it up, by myself, lavishing in the moment. I am actually working without interruption because the kids are all back in school and I don’t have to worry about keeping them entertained day in and day out. Instead, I am having conference...
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Social Online Gaming & Tweens- Good or Bad Idea?
Ah the joys of raising today’s modern day kids. Every time I turn around, there is a kid on a gadget, another one in front of the TV, and the third one on a computer. This morning, I had enough. My six-year old was in his room crying because the TV to the Wii...
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Back To School Tips & Tricks-Updated
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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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...
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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...