I’m Not Paying My Kids For Good Grades
Mo: Mom, Johnny told me that he gets $5 for every “A” he makes on his report card. Me: Good for Johnny. Mo: How much do I get? Me: You get a roof over your head and food to eat. Mo: Oh… So many times I hear stories how kids get paid to get good … Read more
Remembering September 11 With The Kids
It’s hard to believe the 10th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attack is upon us. This event changed our Nation and our World in many ways. It gave new meaning to the term 9-11. Please take a moment this weekend to reflect and teach your kids about 9/11. Though, it was a day … Read more
S.A.M Salad = Yum
After 13 years living in LA and complaining how the cookouts don’t compare to the South, I finally hosted my own. No valet parking, no caterers, no dressing up…just good food, great friends, lots of laughs, full bellies, and NO leftovers. I wanted to make something everyone would enjoy and appreciate. I came across a … Read more
Keeping Up With Social Media
Growing up social media did not have much of an impact on my life. My father worked in computers, so we had a computer in our house. This wasn’t a norm in most households in the early 80s. Everyone thought we were rich. lol I learned how to type on a typewriter. I communicated with … Read more
Are Little Girls Too Sexy?
Is fashion pushing the box too much when it comes to the sexualization of little girls? Recently 10 year old Thylane Loubry Blondeau made headlines with a sexy photo shoot for Vogue magazine. American Eagle raised eyebrows for its teen targeted push up bra professing to add 2 cup sizes to a teen’s bustline. Abercrombie and … Read more
10 Year Old Model Does Vogue Spread…Too Sexy?
So many girls dream of playing dress up and looking like mommy. For many, the fascination with clothes, shoes, and make-up start early. For 10 year old Thylane Loubry Blondeau, it became a reality when she posed for Vogue Magazine. The photos have raised many eyebrows. They appeared in French Vogue, and have sparked a lot … Read more
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 … Read more
Why I’m Raising My Son To Be A Nerd
It seems one of the 1st thoughts of many parents of boys is: My son is gonna be an athlete! I’m guilty of it. Come on…I love sports and couldn’t wait to enroll Mo to get the balls rolling. He and I were shooting baskets at the park gym when he was just 16 months, … Read more
