Giving Back

Moms Rising With First Lady Michelle Obama! Fight Childhood Obesity!

Tweet Moms Rising is a group worth becoming a part of. Not only do the Moms work together in this space to look out for the well being and nutrition of our children, but these Moms focus on issues such as healthcare for all, flexible work schedules, early care and education, and maternity/paternity leave. Take [...]

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Tax Refunds….Pay Bills or Play?

Tweet In 2013, I am going to be focusing a lot on how to make smart financial decision that will benefit your family’s future, as well, allows you to have fun and purchase the things that you need. Am I a trained financial planner? No. But I do consider myself an excellent manager of money. [...]

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Seek A New Year of Great Expectations!

Tweet My wish, goal, and expectation for the New Year is to: 1. Create interesting and relevant content for my readers. 2. Continue to promote the growth of my family and marriage 3. Give back to those in need and my community 4. Promote the successful education of our children (the future) 5. Build a [...]

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Planning The Holidays Around An Alzheimer’s Family Member!

Tweet I read the most amazing and well written article about how to make the holidays comfortable for families with parents or loved ones that have dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are the highlights: Familiarize others with the situation If the person is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, relatives and friends might not notice any changes. [...]

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How To Re-Gift This Holiday Season!

Tweet Have you ever re-gifted an item or present that you have owned in the past? Well, I think re-gifting is the best way to remain economical and bless someone with a great item that has brought you joy in the past. But there are rules for re-gifting. Here are some “specifics” that I have [...]

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GIVING TUESDAY 2012!

Tweet Did you know today was officially “Giving Tuesday”? This is a day set aside for us to not think about ourselves but to GIVE  others, charities, and/or organizations that are in need. Black Friday we stood outside of stores to purchase sale items for ourselves and family. On yesterday (Cyber Monday), we logged on [...]

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5 Ways To Determine The Best “Company Benefit Package” For Your Family

Tweet It’s that time of year where companies are opening up enrollment into their benefit options. With the price of healthcare still on the rise and our paychecks remaining the same (or decreasing), how do you determine which is the best option for you and your family. Here are my top 5 things to consider [...]

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Oprah’s Favorite Things 2012 Vs. My Similar Picks for LOTS Cheaper!

Tweet   This week Oprah Winfrey brought back her most popular show event “Favorite Things” and I saw a couple of items that looked similar to items that I already have but that are much more affordable and I am happy to share them with you. OPRAH’S PICK Ralph Lauren Cable Knit Sweaters -$198 KATHY’S [...]

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A DIVAS Luncheon and Table Centerpiece Ideas!

Tweet This past weekend, the Women’s Ministry at our church hosted a DIVAS Luncheon and program. This program was meant to inform women on how to become a true DIVA in the positive sense of the word and for the glory of God. The word DIVA has gotten a bad wrap in today’s society because [...]

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How Clean Is Your Tap Water? PUR Water Filtration System Product Review and Information

Tweet Have you ever wondered just how clean and free of germs your tap water really is? I think this all of the time when I am filling up a pot to cook food with. Well, I was able to receive and try out the PUR Walter Filtration System on my kitchen sink to assure [...]

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