I’m not a fan of the whole Disney Princess thing. Yes, there are a couple good ones, but overall the dressing up in an antebellum gown, pretending to be vulnerable, waiting to be saved by a man…YAWN. I guess it’s good I don’t have girls or that my boys aren’t into princesses (aside from B […]
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50 Most Powerful Moms of 2013
As a mom and MBA student, Working Mother’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2013 caught my eye. I was even more excited when I saw my imaginary BFF, Mariah Carey made the top 10. Way to go Bestie!!! Fellow Hollywood mommies, Beyonce’ and Giselle made the Top 10 as well. Working Mother […]
Leave Pregnant Kim Kardashian Alone
I have an issue with people criticizing pregnancy weight gain. Women are hard enough on ourselves when it comes to our figure. I can’t imagine being publicly scrutinized by media and strangers for 9 months. I roll my eyes each time someone chastises Kim Kardashian for pregger pounds. Kim can’t catch a break. It’s all […]
Happy Ending Basketball Game
You hear so much about how kids bully, are disrespectful, and selfish. It’s very refreshing when you see a kid perform an act from the heart. Mitchell Marcus, a special needs student from a Texas high school scored a basket in the final game of the season after a player from the opposing team gave […]
What Is National Signing Day?
It’s that time of year… The 1st Wednesday of February. No, not Groundhog Day, it’s National Signing Day. College athletes are able to sign a National Letter of Intent to play a sport at a college. Many of the nation’s best high school athletes have made VERBAL commits, but this is the day to seal […]
Nora’s Playdate Rules
Bronson is a really easy kid. He’s nice, funny, independent, and listens pretty decent for a preschooler. These fine qualities have made him very popular for playdates. He has quickly become a Playdate Kingpin at his school. Playdate requests come flooding in so much that Bronson has taken the liberty of arranging his own social […]
MLK Rememberance
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Veteran’s Day-Thank You For Your Service
I grew up in a military family. My dad is a retired Lt. Colonel in the United States Army. One of my best friends is a Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force. My kids are growing up learning about, loving, and respecting the men and women of the military who unselfishly serve our country. […]
Oprah’s Favorite Things 2012
ATTENTION LADIES (and some gentlemen): After a 2 year hiatus, Oprah’s Favorite Things list is back! *insert wild and crazy jumping up and down screaming like you just won something here* That’s right, The Queen of the world daytime tv will have a 2 hour special November 19 on OWN to reveal her top 49 […]
Halloween Candy Buy Back
Trick or treating is no doubt, the best part of Halloween. Even the sweetest sweet tooth doesn’t need all those Kit Kat, Skittles, and Twizzlers… I normally just take the boys’ Halloween candy and give it to all the guys at my gym, but this year, I discovered a great alternative for a great cause: Operation […]
