My mom was a stepmother to 3 of my stepbrothers. In the house it was my mom (their stepmom), their dad (my stepdad), and me (the only girl and the baby.) Two of them lived at the house the majority of the time and my oldest stepbrother stayed for a couple of years; none of them shared the same mom but would visit or stay with their moms for periods at a time. I asked my mom a … [Read more...]
Blended Families Week: 7 Things I Liked about Growing up in a Blended Family
I've had a blended family since I was a toddler. All I've known is having 4 parents. I like to think that I was lucky enough to have two sets of parents growing up, as it definitely made my upbringing better. This is more than having two Christmases (although that was definitely a perk). I had 4 adults who were proud to call me their daughter. I lived with my mom and my … [Read more...]
Not So Fast; Things to Think About Before Getting Remarried!
Not everyone gets the fairy tale ending the first time around. Some of us get married with high hopes of staying together for the rest of our lives, and unfortunately, it doesn't always work out like that. For whatever reason, half of marriages end up in divorce. And if that number doesn't scare you, the next one will: up to 67% of second marriages fail, and you don't even want … [Read more...]
A 4-Step Plan that Every Marriage Needs
You're probably no stranger to pre-marital counseling. Even if you didn't participate in it before you got married, you've heard about it and possibly considered it. So many couples spend a lot of time planning their wedding, but not enough couples spend time planning their marriage. Every marriage needs a plan. Do you realize that if you take your vows seriously and your … [Read more...]
Tennessee Judge Orders Mother to Change Baby’s Name from Messiah
In Newport, Tennessee, Jaleesa Martin was ordered to change her 7-month-old baby boy's name from Messiah to Martin. Child Support Magistrate Lu Ann Ballew ordered the name change, stating only one person deserved that name, "and that one person is Jesus Christ." Baby Messiah's parents were in court because they could not agree on his last name. Instead of just changing the … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Juror B29 in Zimmerman Trial Says “He Got Away With Murder”
Tension is still high with people across America as they digest the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial. While one juror, identified only as Juror B37, instantly spoke out about the deliberation, 4 other jurors quickly announced that the opinions were not collective, but instead, belonged to Juror B37 alone. Another juror from the trial is speaking out. The all-female jury … [Read more...]
Twitter Reactions to Zimmerman Verdict
Emotions are running very high as people hear the verdict from the Trayvon Martin case. George Zimmerman was found not guilty of 2nd degree murder after more than 16 hours and two days of deliberation. Many took to Twitter to voice their feelings about what … [Read more...]
NO JUSTICE: Zimmerman Found Not Guilty
After more than 16 hours and 2 days of deliberation, the verdict is in for the George Zimmerman trial. 10pm EST in Sanford, Florida, George Zimmerman was found not guilty of 2nd degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February 2012. There was no audible reaction in the courtroom, and Zimmerman had little to no reaction after the reading of the verdict. … [Read more...]
Real Life Love & Basketball: NBA Star Kevin Durant and WNBA Star Monica Wright are Engaged!
Move over Sanaa and Omar, a new Love and Basketball couple are here. Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant proposed to Minnesota Lynx guard Monica Wright (same name as Sanaa's character in the movie) recently and she confirmed the engagement this past Sunday after the Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury. Despite the fact that they both grew up in the DC Area, the 24 year … [Read more...]
Celebrity Marriages: NeNe, George Lucas, and Amar’e
There have been several celebrity weddings this past week, and we're excited to hear about it! Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes remarried her husband Gregg in a lavish $1.8 million Old Hollywood themes wedding in Georgia. The bridal party had 9 bridesmaids, including her friend Diana who has made several appearances on the show, fellow castmate Cynthia Bailey, and … [Read more...]
Twitter’s Reaction to Dark Girls
Last night, the controversial documentary "Dark Girls" debuted on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Tweets flooded in about the topic of skin color and how dark skin is viewed compared to light skin in not only the African American community, but in other cultures too. The 2 hour documentary generated a lot of conversation on social media. Here is a view of some of the tweets that … [Read more...]
Philadelphia’s Priorities: Does Philly Prefer Prisons Over Schools?
Due to budget cuts and a debt of $304 million, the Pennsylvania School Reform Commission voted on June 1 to close 23 Philadelphia public schools. This will lead to almost 3,000 jobs lost, numerous students without resources such as textbooks, extra-curricular activities, and even administration positions like assistant principals, librarians, and counselors. On the other hand, … [Read more...]
Love on Top: Beyonce Pregnant, Allegedly
Rumors have been flying around the Internet about whether Beyonce is expecting baby #2. New source E! Online posted an article saying multiple sources have confirmed the pregnancy. It's hard to know whether this is confirmed or not compared to her first announcement, which was made very public at the MTV Music Awards, where the infamous belly rub seen round the world … [Read more...]
High School Football Player Turns Down Full Ride to Pursue Rap Career
A full ride scholarship is a dream for so many high school students, especially those who are playing sports and want to make it to the pros. That's not the case for Downingtown East High School's wide receiver Jay Harris. Harris received a scholarship to attend Michigan State and play for a Division I football team as a freshman. He decided to pursue another dream instead: … [Read more...]
Viral Video: Couple Rocks Karaoke at the Gas Pump for Jay Leno
A couple was surprised while they were filling up at a Burbank, CA gas station. The screens at the pump, which usually show news highlights, was actually streaming live with Jack Rafferty from The Tonight Show. The husband, Will Sims, was caught singing, and Jack prompted him to sing for the audience. He belted out Living on a Prayer by Bon Jovi, and finally got his wife, … [Read more...]