All eyes were on the Sunset Tower Hotel yesterday as R&B veteran and songstress, Mary J. Blige was awarded an inaugural Essence Black Women in Music Award for her generous contribution to music. There were plenty of celebrities on hand…
So My Car Stalled On the Freeway & I Was On the News
Very long story, I will shorten it because I am sure you all don’t want to read a whole book. Basically on Tuesday morning, I woke up to take my son to school. We went through our usual routine and…
Looking for a Job? Beware of Jobs Posted on Craigslist
Craigslist is a very helpful tool to connect people with goods and services. I myself have used Craigslist many times in the past. I found a job many years ago on Craigslist and I worked there for several years. And…
I’m A Foodie But Not a Chef!
I am not much of a cook. Don’t get me wrong, I do know how to cook. But I am limited on the items I make, one because my son especially is really finicky when it comes to food and…
Do the Girl Scouts Still Go Door-to-Door Anymore?
What about Avon calling? I have noticed during the last several years, at least in my area of the county, my doorbell doesn’t ring much. I hardly ever get a door-to-door salesman. As a a matter of fact, I haven’t…
Are You a ‘Brand’ Name Snob?
This topic was spurned on by my fifteen year old son today. To make a long story short, he had a sinus infection last year, and I took him to an after hours clinic (it was a weekend) and they…
My Blackberry Just Died a Painful Death
I am an ambassador when it comes to Blackberry products. I have been a loyal user since 2006, and I have upgraded each time a new series of phones come out. When I woke up yesterday morning, I had no…
Business Women’s Spotlight- Avalaura’s Holistic Healing and Wellness Center
As a Mommy-prenuer, I enjoy speaking with other women about their business ventures. Society may have you believe that there are not many of us around, but each day, a new business opened by a woman closes the gap on…
How Much Is Too Much for Children?
It’s nice to be able to get the things that your kids want. As parents, we strive to provide a stable home with the trappings of what society says is cool: a cell phone for the teens, a computer, iPod,…
Are You Ready For Some Football? Super Bowl Party Ideas
Well, the AFC and NFC Championships are now in the record books and in two weeks, we will see the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints bang it out in South Florida for Super Bowl 44. I will be…
Family Fast Food Giant Burger King Now Has The Whopper Bar?
My daughter adores Burger King, even more so than McDonald’s because her favorite food is macaroni and cheese and they offer that in their kids meal. While surfing the Internet, I came across an article about Burger King’s new Whopper…
TCC Sag Awards- My 5 Most Glam of the Evening
Last night, The 16th Annual Screen Actor’s Guild Awards (or SAG for short) were held in Los Angeles, and was, according to most reports, almost a virtual replication of last week’s Golden Globes. To read a list of winners, click…