5 Tips For Getting The Kids Back-To-School Without Losing Your Mind
Parents are in a full-blown back-to-school preparedness mode. Homeschoolers like myself are not only looking for basic supplies, we are shopping for our curriculums, and teacher supplies too. For parents with kids in ‘traditional’ schools, you might be staring at that supply list with dread. Boy, do I remember those days. I think it’s safe to say every parent or guardian wants to save time and sanity. With these tips, you will save yourself some headache in no time. Disclaimer: Products mentioned are either affiliate links, gifted or presented to me by the companies listed below. Words and opinions are my own except where stated ‘expert’. 5 Flipp That Shopping…
Learn How To Knit Like A Boss With Bernat Alize EZ
When I and many others think of knitting, we often imagine a grandmother in a rocking chair making sweaters and blankets. Well, this is not the kind of knitting I learned from my grandmother as a child. If you haven’t gotten the memo, Millennials have officially hijacked the knitting hobby. Who can blame us? According to experts knitting acts as a natural anti-depressant by easing anxiety, depression and chronic pain. It can also protect the brain from aging. Disclaimer: I received the Bernat Alize EZ yarn to facilitate this review, however words and opinions are my own. Needle-less, pre-looped yarn, and heat-generating yarn is the latest craze in knitting. From…
Angry Birds 2 Celebrates Cultural Diversity, Feminism and Saving Our planet
Last week me and DJ enjoyed a private screening at Sony to see an advanced screening of the Angry Birds 2 movie. On the surface, it is a wildly entertaining movie guaranteed to deliver belly laughs for the whole family. Although for the adults paying attention, the Angry Birds 2 premise teaches our children about climate change and setting aside our differences while embracing equality. Disclaimer: Although I was hosted by Sony to preview this movie, words and opinions are my own. Cultural Diversity If you blink you might miss the nod to Crazy Rich Asians written on a book and ‘Bomb’ holding a pimp cane as he walks out…
Spider-man Far From Home Review
On Wednesday me and DJ previewed the upcoming Spider-Man Far from Home set to hit theaters this July 2nd. I want to thank Sony for having us out for the New York City preview. So yes folks this is a hosted review but I am gonna keep it real none the less. For anyone seeking inspiration this is a must see. Nick Fury played by Samuel L Jackson inspired hope in a non conventional, tough love kinda way. One of my favorite lines by Nick Fury was “Bitch please, you’ve been to space” as a call to action for Peter Parker when resisting leaving his school trip. This was actually…
Widowed Mom Michelle Williams Winning In Venom Movie
I can’t help myself, every time I see Michelle Williams I feel a sense of comradery. In life she is a widowed Mom living her best life, in her chapter two, and I am here for it. Seeing Michelle in a “super hero” movie is like life imitating art. In Venom Michelle plays Anne Weying who is the woman Venom (played by Tom Hardy) loves. Anne was truly bad ass, running against the crowd in the face of danger to save the day. There was no one better to play one of the bravest characters in Venom than Michelle. I felt pride, and excitement watching her deliver in the perfect on…
Becoming a Young Widowed Parent: 10 Things that Should Come Next
Your Reality If your reading this your whole world has turned upside down whether you are the widowed or the support system seeking guidance. Hours can be spent combing the internet for answers to your “where do I go from here questions” because the majority of people in your life won’t be able to tell you. Not only is this a different type of grief, the legal matters widows face is drastically different than losing someone else in your life. As far as most laws and regulations go, you are basically now the spouse that you lost. You now own all their property, bank accounts, gym memberships, rental properties, storage spaces,…
My Top Three Picks at New York Baby Show; Things I wish I had as a new mom and you will too
This past weekend I attended the New York Baby Show with Momtrends Blogger Lounge to check out what’s new in all things related to pregnancy and new parenting. While there were so many things to choose from among the 154 exhibitors, three products stood out above the rest. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, words and opinions are my own My Top Three Picks at New York Baby Show 3 Snoo Smart Sleeper Dr Harvey Karp developed Snoo, the first responsive bassinet activated by baby’s motion and cry. It will send an alert to parents if the baby is in need of comfort otherwise it continues it’s gentle womb rhythm to encourage…
#Beychella just proved why you should eat like Queen Bey too
#Beychella A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Apr 15, 2018 at 9:22am PDT Last night Beyoncé slayed the Coachella stage as the first black woman to headline the concert. For nearly two hours fans were in the live audience and glued to computer screens all over the world dazzled by the show-stopping performance. 44 days until Coachella!! Vegan Time!! Click the link in my bio to join me! ??✨ A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Mar 2, 2018 at 3:47pm PST Beyoncé made it clear back in March that she knew the importance of preparing for this day. For years Beyoncé’s plant-based diet has helped her sustain energy…
Healthy Hack: Saint Patrick’s Day Smoothie with BROC SPROUT 2
Looking back at my St. Patrick’s Day Traditions I always get excited this time of year when St. Patrick’s Day comes around. Traditionally my mom invites me over for a cornbeef and cabbage dinner in celebration of my Irish heritage. My dad was the one to pass on the Irish roots to me. Sometimes I meet with friends for drinks or I simply enjoy wine at home. In recent years after becoming a mom I do 1-2 kid friendly activities for St. Patrick’s Day with my son. We love finding shamrock shakes to try because of the taste (the idea behind it can be discussed another day). Sticking to health…
He really isn’t coming back
A widow’s journey There are 5 stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. It has taken me three years to reach acceptance. My new normal is living life as a single mom. I am raising a boy and anything I don’t know I have to learn and fast. It seems my son has grown up overnight and I need to keep up. I have to love up on my son so that he knows how much I care while he still has me. What I had come to realize is I have spent a lot of time over the past three years checked out of life in my…
