Life, Culture, and Current Events....The Positive Way
I have always loved taking pictures, ever since I was a child. There was never a moment when I did not want to be in front of a camera, smiling bright and posing as perfectly as I could. In those days I viewed it as simply being something fun to do, but as I have [...]
Well, it is officially official. All of my children are now back to school, including the oldest. I can now proudly proclaim, “My oldest child goes to college.” We are fresh off the heels of returning from what was a 3-day trip to take my oldest daughter (‘Hipser’ as she calls herself) to what [...]
The back to school season can be tough on parents. With school supply lists, emergency forms and immunizations, the pace of readying for it can be so overwhelming that once school has begun, we just want to sit back and take a breather from it all. After all, you’ve done all there is to do, [...]
*******CLOSED******* As a mother of 4 children, I know that the Back to School season is about more than just purchasing backpacks, supplies, and clothes. It also means stocking up on those much-needed wellness items to ensure a healthy school year. Plus, should a child (or two) become ill or injured; it is [...]
The events unfolding in the Jackson family these past couple of weeks have been a hot topic of discussion. Many are stunned by all of the things that are happening. Maybe it is because the nature of the situation. Maybe it is because of the fact that the Jackson family has always been held in [...]
On October 11, 2012, in New York City, the first annual Amy Winehouse Inspiration Awards and Gala will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The event, a concept of the parents of Amy Winehouse, the beloved English singer who died unexpectedly in 2011, is their way of honoring Amy’s legacy by giving acknowledgement to [...]
Social media has become the largest and most popular way for friends and family to keep in contact with one another. It has even been viewed as a godsend to those who have loved ones who are miles away, helping them to stay connected. Even so, I wonder how many people have allowed electronic communication [...]
This Mother’s Day, I’m working with Clever Girls in support of Macy’s Heart of Haiti to shine a light on the “trade, not aid” program, which provides sustainable income to Haitian artisans struggling to rebuild their lives and support their families after the 2010 earthquake. Next Friday, my firstborn child–the one who has [...]
Last week was a rather intense one for The Busy Mom! It was spring break, and for the first time there were no mini-camps, family vacations or stay-overs with friends to keep all of the children apart. Because we had other major trips to prepare for, we decided to stay home this time around. My [...]
. If you are a Busy Mom like me or even a busy person period, you know how challenging it can be sometimes to not only come up with an answer for the dreaded question “What’s for dinner?” but also to find the time to prepare it! It can be so easy to get stuck [...]
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