This past weekend, baby Aria and I went to Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia. We has a FANTASTIC time walking around visiting with all the farm animals and there were lots of them: Goats, donkeys, bunch of little piggies, horses, rabbits, and baby chicks to name a few. Mommy indulged in some awesome farm foods: hot dog and fries (first time in like eight months), popcorn, … [Read more...] about DIY Painted Pumpkin Flower Vase
Motherhood Moments: Chronicles of a Single Mom
There are moments you wish for and look forward to most as a mom... as a parent really. Those moments are precious milestones that you read about in books; stories you hear about from friends and family members who have been around the proverbial parenting block more than once. The funny thing is (I do not really think it’s funny; frankly you might not think so either) - why … [Read more...] about Motherhood Moments: Chronicles of a Single Mom
Surviving Infidelity: Chapter 1
You meet someone and over the course of time, you fall in love and before you know it, you’re having a baby. A baby! The greatest gift given to mankind - the ability to procreate. 11 months ago, I was blessed with the wonderful gift of motherhood. And I don’t have any words to express just how happy I feel deep down in my soul to be a mom to my baby girl. That happiness was … [Read more...] about Surviving Infidelity: Chapter 1
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer awareness is one initiative that is close to my heart. After working for a health organization for nearly three years and doing my part to help improve the health of Americans suffering from chronic diseases and illnesses, I’m definitely more acute to the importance of finding cures for these diseases. Awareness should be year-round, in my opinion, but I’m glad … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The High Price of Pet Ownership
How much does your pet cost? After reading an article with that title on Investopedia yesterday, I immediately wrote down all of the expenses for my 20 lb mutt, Jolie. She’s a lab and terrier mix whom I adopted at the Miami-Dade Humane Society several years ago. She’s going to be 9 years-old in November. After adding up grooming, veterinary visits, annual checkups, food, … [Read more...] about The High Price of Pet Ownership