October 2009

Gluten-Free Products!

As I was doing my grocery shopping the other day, I noticed that most of the products that I was about to purchase also had a “gluten-free” version. What is up with that? Is this something that I need to be concerned about? There must be something to this since so many brands are chosing to [...]

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Haircut Success!!

This is the first time Thomas has let his Daddy cut his hair without throwing a total tantrum (which normally includes crying, vomiting, flailing, etc.)  This time I heard the clippers buzzing but no crying. I had to run and grab my camera. But I don’t know why it takes so long, he only has [...]

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Faith vs. Fear..A Personal Post!

Today I have been struggling with the Work/Life balancing act that we all deal with on a continual basis. But for me, recently I have been having an internal struggle about figuring out which direction to move in as it relates to work, family, home and maintaining my goals and aspirations. It is of note [...]

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Shout Out To MOMboTV!

During my research of other Mom and amazing women blogs, I came across MOMboTV’s blog site and it really blew me away. Kemi Ingram is a mom of two who is actively incorporating social awareness in the rearing of her children. She is also homeschooling her preschool aged children and is using many of the [...]

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Mission Accomplished!

We found the Big Wheel!!!!! It’s been a journey.

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A “Real” Car Review-The 2010 Chevy Equinox !

Again, I would like to thank General Motors for loaning us the 2010 Chevy Equinox to drive to the  Blogalicious conference in Atlanta. I thought that since GM is currently marketing/promoting this new car, they would like a Blog and Drive member to give a review of their product.                                                 I feel that I [...]

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Blogalicious 2009 Part 2!

The Blogalicious 2009 conference was full of women of color bloggers who definitely had the WOW Factor. The WOW Factor is about what each woman possesses that makes them stand out from the pack in the social media market. The conference was full of speakers and educational seminars that provided the not only the inspiration to follow your passion, [...]

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Blogalicious 2009 Part 1!

  What a weekend this has been! Blogalicious 2009 was an amazing gathering of social media women of color in Atlanta, GA. There was so much learning, networking, and fun that I will have to blog about this is “at least” two posts. First, the conference was held at the W Hotel in Midtown. The [...]

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Nobel “Peace” Prize Winner!

It was announced by the Norwegian Nobel Committee Friday that President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for “his extrodinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples”. Much deserved!!

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Hair Stylist Or Therapist?

cruises.about.com/od/norwegiangem/ig/Norwegian-Gem-Public-Areas/Norwegian-Gem-Beauty-Salon.htm   Does anyone else feel like their hair stylist’s chair is similar to a therapist’s couch?  Every time I see my stylist, it is like I “must” divulge all that has been going on with me (good and not-so-good) since our last session/appointment. It’s funny really because the therapy goes both ways. Some days she has [...]

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