When I was younger, about age 9 or 10, my father took me to work with him on Saturdays when he worked extra hours on a project. He was a computer systems analyst consultant (fancy word for data programmer) and…
Television And Your Child–Too Much TV Can Lead To Problems
Written By: TaniJoy, TheCubicleChick.com Today I was listening to Sky High w/ Portia on Beehive FM and they began to discuss what Christians allow their children to watch on television. I decided to bring this topic to The Cubicle Chick,…
Dating & The Single Mom— Tips On How To Enjoy Dating
Whether you are divorced or never have been married, a single mom has a lot on her plate. Being a mother, though, doesn’t mean you have to stop living or having some type of social life, and that social life…
How To Talk To Your Kids About The BP Oil Spill
When the photo of the seagull covered in oil surfaced on every major newspaper and news program a few weeks ago, my daughter began asking questions. “What is that on the bird, mommy? Is the bird dead?” I hadn’t thought…
Spanking Has Become A No/No In Our Society
Let me preface this post by saying I am not a spanker. I do not spank my children, although I have spanked my now sixteen year old when he was smaller. My six year old hasn’t been spanked at all;…
Ladies, Do You Compliment One Another?
I was out and about running errands yesterday and as I waited in line, I noticed the woman in front of me had on some fabulous heels. I ooh’d and ahh’d in my mind before tapping her on the shoulder…
The Whole ‘Talking White’ Phenomenon
I don’t even know where to begin with this post. For over twenty five years, I have been chastised by my own people about the way that I talk, and it’s given me a headache just thinking about all of…
Blogging From The Berry- We Are Family (A New Addition)
I haven’t been at my best blogging my usual two to three posts the last few days because of a family situation. You may have seen me tweet about my cousin who gave birth yesterday at 27 weeks to a…
What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up?
My grandmother and I have been spending a lot of time with one another, lately. In doing so, we’ve been going through old childhood photos of mine. She told me stories of me playing dress up and pretend when I…
Toni Braxton Is A Cubicle Chick
Grammy award winner and platinum selling artist Toni Braxton is indeed a Cubicle Chick. She courageously juggles her career and raising her two boys, Denim and Diesel, while remaining effortlessly glamourous. She looks better and better with each passing year!…
Shape Up Day- A Festival Focused on Adolescent Health & Wellness (PICS)
I am always searching for fun learning activities that my children will enjoy. When I saw advertisements for Shape Up Parkway (sponsored by Shape Up Missouri and ShapeUpUS.org) at my daughter’s elementary school last week, I knew I wanted us…
Teaching & Learning & Discovering New Personal Growth
Written By: Kween I am 37 years old…so the furthest thing from my mind…is high school Earth Science. YET…there I was Wednesday going over it with a friend’s daughter. Faatima is the daughter of my co-worker, Annette. Annette and I…