A few weeks ago, I received an exciting email about an opportunity for me and my family to go to Branson, Missouri for the Memorial Day weekend to visit Silver Dollar City and stay at the Hilton Branson Convention Center.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of my readers who are mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers, Aunts, and/or mother figures. We birth the world and prepare the next generation for greatness. Make sure that you tell your mother that you love her today and show her your gratitude!
It’s official! My son is 17!
Seventeen years ago yesterday, I became a mother for the first time. I’ve been a mother longer than I have been anything else. When I first got pregnant at the age of 17 (I gave birth when I was 18), my family was none too pleased.
What to do when your child thinks you are no longer cool
My soon to be 17 year old son hasn’t thought I was cool for years—his hormones and propensity to blame me for everything wrong in the world has brought my cool factor down for some time. But my 7 year old daughter is a little different.
Mom-isms: Being Good To Yourself So You Can Be Good to Others
For those of you reading who are mothers, you indeed know the true meaning of sacrifice—when it comes to giving, moms are usually the ones who extend more love, time, and energy to our children and families.
The Seven Year Baby Itch
It comes in spurts—I will be watching television and see a precious baby which makes me ooh and aww. Or I will sit and remember how my son used to scoot on the floor before he started walking or how my daughter couldn’t go anywhere without people fawning over her in her stroller.
Giving Thanks, Loving Life
This is my second Thanksgiving being celebrated on my blog. Last year, my blog was just a month old on Turkey Day and I was still settling into my unique spot on the web—fast forward to current time and I…
7 Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Stress Free
Thanksgiving is a holiday that ushers in the the joyous Christmas season. And since it is a time of family gathering and large festivities, it can be easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out making sure everything is just right….
Put a Ring On It: How Long is Too Long To Live Together?
There has recently been a huge uproar surrounding No Wedding, No Womb, a movement started by a single mother who wants to end the supposed destruction of the Black family. But while I am not a supporter of #NWNW, I…
Nickelodeon Parents Connect—Parents’ Picks Awards 2010
As a youngster, I was addicted to Nickelodeon (do you remember You Can’t Do That On Television, Dangermouse, Belle and Sebastian, and Double Dare?) and now my six year old daughter is an avid fan. I trust Nickelodeon and the…
Unloading ‘Baggage’ Can Be Therapeutic (Personal Post)
Yesterday was a hard day for me. Not only was I swamped with work and deadlines, I had a few blows dealt to me in a personal relationship with a family member. Being the strong woman that I am and…
Happy 4th of July: How To Make The Most Out Of A Family Barbecue
This scene is so familiar: the music is blaring out of the stereo playing Frankie Beverly and Maze’s hit tune, “Before I Let Go” as relatives eat and drink and reminisce about old times. Kids are running to and fro…