Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Some people are into tattoos, I prefer piercings. When I got pregnant, I knew I’d eventually have to do without it. So, I held out for as long as I could. I got a lot of flack for having mine. But, I was hell bent on keeping it in throughout my pregnancy and beyond. I was…
When it comes to driving with my little Princess, I believe in safety first. Recent car seat laws advise parents to keep their children in rare facing seats until the age of two. Normally I’m all for following guidelines to a tee. But in this case, I have no choice but to break the rules….
Everybody knows that hitting up the thrift stores, rummaging through clearance racks, getting hand-me-downs, and using coupons are great ways to save dough. But what about recycling? Princess grows so fast, sometimes I can’t keep up with her wardrobe. What I can do is find ways to have her wear her clothes for as long…
I wouldn’t exactly call my daughter’s first birthday party your usual celebration. Decorations were kept at a minimum, music at a nice even tone, and we ditched kiddie games. Princess wasn’t even walking yet, so we wanted to keep things pretty simple. Even though it was more of an adult event, skipping the alcohol was…
I have to admit I wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed growing up. Don’t get it twisted, I always had common sense. But when it came to school, I had to work hard for those A’s and B’s. I wonder if Princess will have the same problem when she starts elementary school. I know…
We’ve all heard of the expression, “driving while black.” But how about, “babysitting while white?” A white grandfather and former journalist blogged about his experience of being detained by cops while walking with his black granddaughter. The black person in me thought finally! It’s not a black man! But, then I had to really think about…
Every little girl dreams about her wedding day. As a kid, I remember telling my friends that I wanted to get married at 22, have a kid by 24, and have a fabulous career. I thought I had it all planned. But I never really placed a face on the guy standing next to me…
I’m an addict! There…I said it. I’ll even shout it from the mountain top! But, does my addiction mean that I’m a bad person? Does it mean I have no self love? No. It just makes my life easier. In my line of work appearance is extremely important. Just turn on your T.V, and flip…
