Bloggy Boot Camp is coming to Philadelphia. I missed it last year but there is was way I was going to let it pass me by again. Bloggy Boot Camp is a one day blog and social media conference for women hosted in major cities all around the U.S. Everyone, from brand new bloggers to experienced social media mavens, can benefit from this experience. That’s they formal definition. I think of it more like a get together of like-minded, social women to discuss business, blogs, networking and more. … [Read more...]
Last Minute Mother’s Day
May 9, 2012 by
Speaking from a mom's perspective I'm going to say that gifts don't need to be expensive or elaborate to be appreciated. Handmade Gifts are number one on my list but I'm never one to turn down a well thought out practical gift that I will love. Here's a quick list of some last minute and reasonably priced Mother's Day Gift Ideas Tervis Tumblers – Is mom a runner, dancer, survivor? Choose a Tervis tumbler in almost any design to hold hot and cold drinks. Made in the USA Kitchen … [Read more...]
On to Week 2
May 8, 2012 by
Week 1 down and I'm kicking ass. Well that's what I told myself last night. I have a habit of quitting when it comes to exercise and weight loss. If it isn't easy than I'm done before I've even gotten a chance to see a huge change. BUT this week is starting better. I finished the entire day's program. I started off strong, that's probably my problem. Usually by the 20 minute mark I start to get some pain in my ankle calves I kept going whether it was walking or running. I'm not one to keep … [Read more...]
TShirt Tote Bag #ExpressYourself #CBias
May 5, 2012 by
I was recently asked to come up with a craft for the #ExpressYourself campaign using Elmers Painters Paint Markers and fabric. The fabric part got me stumped. I thought I’d make Shae a cute shirt, draw a flower or fun saying on it but what’s so original and creative about that. Then it hit me, go DIY with it. I stood in the middle of my living room at a pile of laundry and I got the idea of making a t-shirt tote bag. I’ve seen tutorials before and figured this would be easy. I got the kids in … [Read more...]
When Table Manners Go Wrong
May 4, 2012 by
We’ve always been sticklers for table manners. We usually eat together as a family and wait for everyone to be home unless there are extraordinary circumstances. We use please and thank you when asking for things across the table and we try to stay seated until everyone is done. One thing that I really enforce is waiting till everyone is seated before we start eating. This means no picking at your plate and grabbing bites as we take plates over. Mistakes happen but as a whole we are pretty … [Read more...]
Courtesy Flush – Do You Know What It Means
May 3, 2012 by
I have been thinking about writing this post for a while and for some reason was holding back but after another incident that happened over the weekend I need to get this out. Why do my kids not know the meaning of a courtesy flush? Let me explain but I must warn you this may get a little graphic. To me the meaning of a courtesy flush is while you are going #2 in a public restroom, while at work, at families or even a friends you give a flush after #2 but before you wipe. Now depending on how … [Read more...]
4 years ago #WW
May 1, 2012 by
This picture was taken 5/4/08. Shae isn't even a year old and already a chubby lil thing. … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Had Pastelillos?
August 2, 2010 by
Here is my question for you, have you ever had a Pastelillos? Pastelillos is a Spanish beef patty which is a very famous pastry among Puerto Ricans and Dominicans. If not you need to figure out how to get your hands on these little gems of goodness because they are AWESOME. I have been married to Melinda who is Puerto Rican for 9 years and this is the first time I have had these. Can you believe that? I can’t believe it has taken me so long to have these. It feels like I have been robbed … [Read more...]
