I have one no-fail staple in my cosmetic bag – my lipstick. I have bought the same $1.27 lip color for probably 10 years now, and if NYC ever discontinued 415B I think I might cry. I know exactly where it’s...
So, every year we see the "goal setting" commercials on TV. We think about setting a few new goals ... shoot, we even jot a couple down in our mommy TO-DO List notebook ... but do we remember where that is 2...
Tis the season, mama friends! Your beauty lovin’ gal pal couldn’t let the year end without showcasing some of my favorite beauty products, beauty products that I think you may want to put on your holiday wish lists. You...
I have noticed in the last few years, mainly since social media took over our lives, that everyone seems to be in competition with everyone else-- especially us moms. I like to call it "Your Facebook Life". For example,...
6 Ways To Connect With Family Across The Miles
Many of us in Central Florida have relocated away from family and friends. My family moved here 2 years ago, leaving all our family behind, including our eldest son. It has...
We’re expecting! But for a while, we didn’t know what we were expecting. We’ve had two precious kids and we’ve had two miscarriages. This fifth pregnancy could've been kid three or miscarriage three. Either way, it was going to...
Growing up my mother displayed some impressive skills and characteristics while setting a great example of how to successfully be a working mom before it was en vogue. Unfortunately, one of those skills was not cooking. And ironically? My...
Mommy-to-be, get your wardrobe inspiration from Kate Middleton
Ever since becoming royalty, Kate Middleton never misses a chance to give us some major fashion inspiration -- whether she's out on the British streets for a stroll, or at some big event...
The day before Halloween I was diagnosed with pneumonia. The good news was it could be managed with medication and rest. The bad news was I was contagious until 12 hours after my fever broke and I was not...
Women, I’d like to prompt you to take a moment to think back to when you discovered pregnancy. Some of you were devastated; you were far too young, too poor, too alone to embrace new life… at least initially....
Every mom needs at least one, and preferably several, of those friends. The non-judgmental, "OMG I've done that (insert any less than spectacular parenting moment in here), too" kind of friend. Since you are reading this on a Moms...
Let's face it, pregnancy is not all glowing skin, eating whatever you want and treasuring every moment you have being a baby incubator. Its tough, its tiring, it wrecks havoc on your body. It may be one of the...
Crimson leaves float to the ground. Cinnamon candles scent our home. Harvest pumpkins fill patches and churchyards. Burnt orange scarves pair with flip-flops. Football hums on the TV in the background
It’s Florida. It’s fall. It’s my favorite time of...
I’m an immigrant. My son is a first-generation American who happens to be of both Salvadoran and South Indian descent, a unique mish-mash for sure. Both of these traditions are rich, vibrant and a significant thread in the fabric...
Containers. What role do containers have in your life? What special containers do you have that hold precious, valuable, or sentimental items?
If you think about it, containers are a very big part of our lives. We buy things packaged...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
