*This is a sponsored post by Nationwide on open water safety. All opinions are my own. I’m not the best swimmer. In fact, I’m self-taught. Basically, if I jump into the deep end of the pool, I’m not stopping until I reach the other side. Not only that, but my swimming looks funnier than it sounds because my arms flail everywhere as though I am swimming for my life. But not … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Inspire Girls to “Stick with STEM”
I have a confession to make. I love math and I don’t care who knows it! I also love the look on people’s faces when they find out I have a bachelors degree in Math and a masters in Electrical Engineering. They’re almost always super impressed…like I’m some sort of genius - lol! But since I’m being honest, I must admit that I was not always proud of my aptitude for STEM fields … [Read more...]
Don’t Judge Me: 3 Things I Find Oddly Satisfying About Spring Cleaning
There is nothing more satisfying than being in a clean home, except, maybe, being in a clean home during the spring season. And since I received a Clorox® spring cleaning kit in the mail yesterday, I am looking forward to getting started with my spring cleaning early this year. Don’t Judge Me Don’t judge me, but my home is just not as clean as it used to be. It’s not that … [Read more...]
3 Things I Always Buy on Amazon… And It’s a Game Changer
Shopping on Amazon has literally been a game changer for me. And that’s no exaggeration! Hear me out… Before Amazon, I was always late with birthday gifts. Me: “Hey Dad…happy birthday. I’m sorry but your gift will be there next week. You’re going to love it!” Dad: “OKAY Ronnie…. I’ll look out for it.” After Amazon, the conversation goes like this: Me: “Hi Dad. … [Read more...]
5 Things I Wish I Knew About My Body Before Having Babies
I have a confession to make. Last summer was the first time in almost 15 years that I was brave enough to wear a bikini. After having 4 kids, I was unhappy with my body and didn’t want to show all of my imperfections (i.e. my belly rolls, stretch marks, thigh dimples, leg veins etc.). But last year, I put all my insecurities aside, and I had a new-found confidence about my … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Boost Your Teen Girls’ Confidence with a Modern-Day Twist
When I look at my daughters, I think “If I was half as pretty, smart and talented as they are now, I would have been dangerous in high school.” The problem with that statement is that I was just as pretty, smart and talented in high school, but I did not realize it and I really lacked confidence in myself. And no matter how great we think our kids are, they must know this … [Read more...]
Free Training: How African American Couples Can Create Generational Wealth
Dr. Dennis Kimbro, author of The Wealth Choice: Success Secrets of Black Millionaires says, “I can tell you unequivocally wealth is not a function of gender, not a function of race. It is not a function of circumstance. It is not a function of condition—how the cards were dealt, which side of the town you were born on, but it is a function of choice, a function of discipline, … [Read more...]
Free Couples Webinar: How to Build a Successful Business with Your Spouse
When a husband and wife embark on a business venture together, it adds a unique dynamic to their relationship. The idea of working with your spouse seems exciting, but the reality is it can lead to great success or great failure for the business and the marriage alike. Given the incredible 50 percent divorce rate in this country, it is never smart to add more stress than … [Read more...]
Home Fire Drills: 3 Easy Steps that Could Save Your Family’s Life
All this month, I have been spreading the word about Home Fire Drill Day which is on October 14th, 2017. To be honest, I had never heard about Home Fire Drill Day until I was asked by Nationwide to help spread the word about it. But when I learned more about Nationwide's Make Safe Happen program, I thought "Duh.... our kids are practicing fire drills at school so why wouldn't … [Read more...]
Why Every Parent in America Should Know about Home Fire Drill Day
I hate to admit this...but sometimes my kids behave just like me, especially when it comes to some of my more “embarrassing or quirky” behaviors. You see, I am always tripping, falling, getting startled, screaming, and running around the house in circles when scary movies are on or when I see bugs or lizards. And when our kids exhibit such behaviors, you can find my husband … [Read more...]
Review: 3 Very Good Reasons to See The LEGO NINJAGO Movie on September 22!
My oldest daughter and I just came back from an awesome trip where we spent some much needed quality time together. We were invited by Warner Bros. Pictures to LEGOLAND, outside of San Diego, Ca for a special advance screening of "The LEGO NINJAGO Movie". And you're probably thinking, it's a LEGO® movie, why didn't you take one of your younger daughters. Well...besides … [Read more...]
Calling All Parents – Chuck E. Cheese’s Has a Message for You!
Chuck E. Cheese's has been making some serious changes and they have something special for the parents. But before I tell you what it is, I want to make it very clear that their mission has and always will be to make kids happy...hence the slogan "Where a kid can be a kid." With that being said, parents are being asked to rediscover Chuck E. Cheese's. They have made … [Read more...]
Back to School Shopping Made Easy…2 Tips that Will Save You Time and Money
This post is brought to you by Office Depot. All opinions are my own. “Relax…I’ve got this all under control. I’ve been a mom for 24 years. I know what I’m doing.” That’s what I told our 10-year-old daughter last week during her melt-down (she is going to be a sixth grader in middle school this year and she was not amused that I was waiting until the first day of … [Read more...]
Grammy Award-Winning Artist NE-YO Helps Pampers with the Most Meaningful Deal of the Day on Amazon Prime Day!
Today is an awesome day! And we are so excited to be a part of the excitement! Today is Amazon Prime Day. And Pampers has partnered with Grammy Award winning recording artist, NE-YO, to bring you the most meaningful deal of the day: Sign up for a new Pampers subscription on Amazon Prime Day and Pampers will donate $10 to the March of Dimes to support families with babies in … [Read more...]
3 Ways I Manage Womanhood, Motherhood and a Career
This post is sponsored by Tide. All opinions are my own. One of the most frequent questions that I receive is how do you balance everything? In my case “everything” includes being a mom of 4, being a wife and being the co-founder of a thriving business. And my answer to that question is: “Sometimes balance doesn’t exist. And that’s OK.” Sometimes balance doesn’t exist. … [Read more...]