Raising Children to Weather the Storm
The past year has come and gone in a flash. Looking back on 2013, I’ve enjoyed professional and personal growth. From career advancements, to blogging opportunities and the birth of our son – the list goes on and on. Since I was a kid, I’ve been making new year’s resolutions. I remember my mom giving…
I shared in a previous post my Mom’s reluctance to upgrading to a smart phone. Well, I took a chance and purchased the Walmart Family Mobile Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G smartphone for her this Christmas, hoping she finally would give it a try. As I mentioned, my Mom has been stuck living in the 1900s. She still uses…
When it comes to creating memories, I promised myself that I would treat both kids equally. So far, I’ve been keeping my word. I think Baby O has as much pictures as his big sis – if not more. My baby’s first video is something that I’ve been working hard at putting together for months,…
It’s not often that I attend parties. It’s not like I’m being a party-pooper. It’s just that my body is in a different time zone. My eyes begin to dim and I’m ready to turn in my midnight. Besides, my kids get up early. So sleeping in would be impossible. Needless to say, I pondered…
I’ve always had sensitive skin and my kiddos are no different. Princess and Baby O’s condition have gone beyond the usual baby acne. Yep, both of them suffered from allergic reactions to a bunch of different soaps, lotions, and oils. I’ve been using the same products now for many years. Now that Princess is a…
People often talk about different ways to make use of Thanksgiving leftovers. I’ve heard everything from using the turkey to make sandwiches and soup. But how about using some of those leftovers on your hair? The idea came to me when I looked at the slices of avocado left in a bowl after Thanksgiving dinner….
I started noticing that Baby O began developing tiny flakes on his head, despite moisturizing it often. After a couple of weeks, the flakes turned into yellowish scales. I realized that he developed cradle cap, a condition common with infants. So for the past couple of months I’ve been on the hunt to find quick…
I’ve been meaning to write about my baby’s first Halloween, but my busy schedule has kept me from updating my blog. On the heels of my maternity leave, I’m just now getting into the swing of things. It seems like my schedule keeps getting more and more jam packed. With that said, I wish I…
