This is part of a sponsored campaign with McDonald's®. All opinions are my own. I am always so impressed when I see a young person giving back through community service. My first thought is that this child is going to be a leader, and then I think of how fortunate he/she is to experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from giving. One of the best ways to encourage our … [Read more...]
H.S. Senior’s Exceptional Talents Earn Him 150 College Scholarships
A renaissance man in his own right, Booker T. Washington High School senior of Miami, FL, Chad Thomas, is one of the top football prospects in the nation. Along with being an All-American defensive end, Thomas holds a 3.3 g.p.a and can play nine instruments. His talents have earned him 150 scholarship offers for his skills in music and football. While Thomas is very … [Read more...]
Money Monday: The 5 College Money Mistakes To Avoid
College application deadlines are fast approaching and soon parents and students will be making decisions that affect the rest of their lives. But this is also the period where parents should watch out for financial missteps that could cost them big bucks. Here are five financial mistakes parents with college bound students should avoid. Procrastinating in … [Read more...]
Help Young Mothers Stay In School And Provide A Better Future For Their Kids
A huge part of the reason why I enjoy working with BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com is because they do so much to uplift black families, and provide resources, encouragement and conversation on how to keep your family healthy and whole. I try to do the same thing for young families through my blog, The Young Mommy Life. I had my daughter at 20, got married at 21 and had another … [Read more...]