I am a faithful The View watcher. Now that I am a WAHM, I am able to catch all of my favorite daytime shows while working. Anywho, while watching The View today, I was giddy with joy as Prince stormed…
Are You Getting Excited About OWN—the New Oprah Winfrey Network?
The commercials are gentle, relaxing, vivid, colorful, and leave you on the edge of your seat. With a simple view of a flowery backdrop and the letters OWN, you feel that waiting until January 1st 2011 is much too long…
Get to Know City of Hope & Help Beat Cancer
With the passing of Elizabeth Edwards, we have lost another person to this devastating disease. Cancer knows no color, sex, religious origin, or socio-economic background. It is an equal opportunity disease that kills millions each year. I personally have not…
My Fondest & Most Personal Memory of Elizabeth Edwards
I can still see her glowing smile and her eager eyes and she glanced at us on the platform at St. Louis Union Station. It was the summer of 2004 and myself, along with about 150 volunteers were handpicked by…
‘Cubicle Chick’ Christina Milian Keeps it Moving Despite Rumors & Divorce
I have always liked Christina Milian. She’s cute as a button and began her career writing songs for the likes of Jennifer Lopez. She’s also an actress who isn’t THAT bad. What’s been unfortunate for Christina is that her personal…
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Fabulous Gifts for Your Girlfriends & Besties
Where would I be in life without my girlfriends? They are my rock, my foundation, my shoulder to lean on when I need to vent or cry. Girlfriends are a gift that keeps on giving—a lifetime of emotional bond without hang-ups or drama. I love my girlfriends!
I am a ‘Loser’ When it Comes to Losing Weight
The following blog post is a personal introspective from my weight loss files and I try to do better by my body as well as my soul by eating healthier and exercising. Each week I will discuss my roadblocks and…
Latest Fashion Buzz: Boots with the Toes Out–Yay or Nay?
I am not a shoe addict (mostly because I cannot afford the type of shoes I really like), but I do indulge in a few staples when the seasons change. In the fall and winter, I enjoy a good boot….
Will You Be Sending Christmas or Holiday Cards This Year?
As I am sitting here writing this post, I completed my first round of Christmas card addressing. I have no idea why I get so much joy and pleasure out of addressing my holiday cards, but it makes me smile….
Blogging 101: How I Make Money On My Blog (Video)
One of the questions I am asked most about is how I make money blogging full-time. I am still a beginner and fairly new to “blogging”, but over the last 3 to 4 months, I have made a very good…
‘Extra-Va-Vaganza!’ from the OPI Burlesque Collection & Mini Lacquers Giveaway
I missed seeing the movie Burlesque, but that didn’t stop me from wanting to purchase a few colors from the movie inspired nail line from OPI. I love glitter polish (see HERE), so it was fitting that I started with…
Really? Spanx For Your Arms?
Several months ago, I wrote a post about Spanx for Men. And now, just in time for the holidays, ingenious inventors have come up with Spanx for the arms. Called Ch’Arms, they are supposed to “hold in the jiggle” some…