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 […]
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Friend Of The Week
B’s preschool does something called Friend of the Week. Each week a different classmate has a turn being the Friend of the Week (FOW). It’s such a great experience for the children. Even though they enjoy being in the spotlight they also learn confidence and assertiveness. It’s amazing how much growth can develop from a […]
Spring Break At The Fairmont Kea Lani
I’ve never taken the boys away for a Spring Break trip. So, for our first rendezvous it was a unanimous vote to head to the beautiful beaches of Maui. (Thanks to a Scooby Doo Wiki Tiki episode Bronson was all in!) I couldn’t wait to get to the Fairmont Kea Lani for the festivities. Having […]
MBA…Here I Come
Six days before my 39th birthday I got some great news…I’m accepted into the Flores MBA Program at LSU. As I sat on the floor watching Scooby Doo with Bronson I tearfully read my acceptance letter. It was definitely a surreal moment. After all, getting my MBA has been a thought long before Mo and […]
Happy Valentine’s Day
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 […]
Journey Towards My MBA
Soooo…I told you guys I was in the process of applying to school for my MBA. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and just had to step up and do it. I spent 8 years in the work force, then 8 years being a stay at home mom. Next up, geauxing back to […]
I’m Going Back To School
I always dreamed of going back to school for my MBA. It just never seemed like the right time: working full time, marriage, a kid, another kid, divorce, being a stay at home mom….there was always something. I have realized, there will never be a PERFECT time, so I’ve decided to take the steps and […]
7 Discipline Mistakes All Moms Make
I rarely find parenting articles that I agree with, especially when it comes to discipline. However, Katy Rank Lev did a wonderful write up for Parents.com in which I agree with the 7 discipline points made. Since I agree, it therefore makes it a great article My generation grew up in a different era of […]
Halloween Candy Do’s and Dont’s
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 […]
Llama Llama Books Make My Kids Cry
What is it about Llama Llama books that tug at my boys’ hearts like Steel Magnolias?! When Mo was younger we he had SEVERE separation anxiety so I researched some good books to help him and discovered “Llama Llama Red Pajama“. Although it quickly became his favorite book, I will never forget how he cried […]
