Candy corn, Jolly Ranchers, Kit Kats, Skittles. Enough about what I had for breakfast, lets talk about Halloween candy. Being that I’m not the “healthiest” eater, I’m glad David Zinczenko, author of, Eat This Not That! For Kids! came out with a few Halloween candy guidelines. I have referenced his book before, and I like(…)
Since it’s 2004 inception, Facebook has grown to become a popular medium to express social concern. When terrorists bombed Paris, everyone changed their profile pic in support. When a lion in Zimbabwe was killed, the Cecil movement began. The Orlando shooting at a gay nightclub, Boston Marathon bombing, mass school shootings….all horrific events, all protested(…)
According to Bloomberg, Snapchat has passed 150 million users a day. That’s more than Twitter (136 milli estimated). Not bad for a social platform birthed less than 6 years ago. In this short time frame, Snapchat has built it’s $19 billion network on the popularity of young users. Website, comScore.com estimates 69 percent of U.S. smartphone users(…)
A few years ago I made the decision to go back to school. I was 39, divorced, and had 2 kids. That might sound crazy scary but it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Growing up in the 80’s I watched my dad work in Corporate America. He earned an MBA from(…)
September 11, 2001 changed our Nation and our World in many ways. It gave new meaning to the term 9-11. Please take a moment to remember the 2996 innocent people who lost their lives: parents, husbands, wives, children, grandchildren & loved ones. Reflect and teach your kids about 9/11. Though, it was a day of mourning(…)
I think I have become THAT mom. Ya know, the one who uses her spit to clean the corner of her kid’s mouth… The one who does an exercise DVD in her living room… The one who wears the same sweatpants for 3 days, and just changes the shirt… and just recently added: The one(…)
Kwasi Enin and Avery Coffey have become household names recently and rightfully so. Kwasi Enin Kwasi is a 17 year old high school senior from Shirley, NY. He plays 3 instruments in the orchestra, throws shot put & discus on the track team, has had a lead role in the school play since 9th grade,(…)
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!! Valentine’s Day has gotten a bad rap lately from love scrooges, but it truly is great to have 1 day designated out of the year to spread love. Spread love year round and make February 14 extra special for the ones in your heart. Here’s some great love quotes to inspire: “You(…)
B is a huge art lover. He takes an art class after school twice a week and literally draws and colors 15 things a day at home. For Christmas I wanted to get him and family members something special. I discovered the most amazing app that creates a book from your child’s artwork. ARTKIVE is(…)
I came across my high school memory book and couldn’t help but smile when I looked over the vision board for “My Future”. I could actually remember being a senior in high school and putting it together at my parents’ house. It was great to see that everything I forecasted had already come true and(…)