The year was 1982...and I was with a few friends over a DJ's house when he was previewing new music. He pulled out the Debarge record, "I Like It" and we were all in El's trance. We wondered like everyone else...is that Switch? Nope...after looking on the back-cover of the album. It was Bobby and Tommy DeBarge's younger siblings. We listened over and over again until we all knew the words and could sing along. Not noticing the time...it was two hours later and past my curfew. Needless to say, the week on punishment was well worth it. I sang, "I Like It," ...
Feel Good: Are You a Bionic Woman?
Remember the 70's TV show The Bionic Woman? I use to love that show. Watching a smart, savvy and strong woman take on the bad guys and win was awesome. I had all the toys; the doll, her blow up house (that took all Christmas Morning to inflate), her bionic station, the outfits....EVERYTHING. I wanted to be the bionic woman. Yet, I was only a little girl that hadn't experienced tough life occurrences. I only saw the end product. The bionic woman kicking butt and taking names. But who was Jamie Summers before her bionic prowess? How did she get ...
Simple Ways to Leave Work At Work
You are walking in your front door and your blackberry is buzzing, your children are hungry, your partner needs to chat and what do you do? Run to the computer to finish up one more thing at work. Learn how to leave work and work and create a balanced life. Work will be there tomorrow. You, INC...needs attention!
Water Play Safety Tips
Summertime and water play go hand and hand during the Summer months. Have a fun and safe summer with your children with these Water Play Safety Tips.
1. Keep Your Eyes Locked in at ALL TIMES. Stay focused on your precious little ones and save the good book for your personal beach or pool time. Don't depend on anyone else to watch your children in the water no matter who the are. If you or one of your children need to take a bathroom break. Signal for everyone to get out of the pool.
2. Bright Colored Swimsuit- dress all your children ...
Every Sunday my grandmother use to make Pillsbury biscuits before church. I use to love making the “pop” sound while opening the container. They are miniature dough rounds of goodness. Now on Sundays I have continued the tradition with my little one. The entire family loves the Honey Butter Biscuits. They are flaky layers of melt in your mouth good, palm tree swaying good, 1/2 off at the mall good. You just can’t have one and once you pull out your favorite jam…ours would be blackberry…breakfast is complete!
Actress/Author Sherri Shepherd wants to have tea with you and your daughter this Friday at the Girl Embrace Annual Holiday Tea Party. Imagine having quality time with your little princess all while being up close and personal with one of televisions biggest stars. To Enter, email me at karenvaughn (at) ymail (dot ) com. A winner and her daughter will be selected Wednesday afternoon. In order to qualify you must live in the South Florida Area and be able to attend.
UPDATE: Congrats to Sharanda Paulk and her daughter. The winners of our Sherri Shepherd contest. See you there!
The Holiday Princess Tea Party
Friday, December 18, 2009
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
The Newport Beach Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles, Florida
$40.00 Per Person
Proceeds Benefit The Embrace Girls Foundation
If you would like to attend you can still purchase tickets. Call (305) 270-4099.
Thank you to our contest sponsor, The Law Offices of J.B. Harris. We appreciate your generosity. For the past twenty-five years, J.B. Harris has built a world-wide reputation as a trial lawyer fiercely dedicated to obtaining justice and compensation for his clients and their families, who have been injured or killed by the negligence of others.
OK…I’m giving myself a permission slip. I waited until November 8th to tell you guys our November book of the month. Have I been slippin’….a little…but do I get back on track…Always.
I love this book by Sherri, she has hit the nail on the head with this one. From time to time we are not going to be the perfect friend, daughter, relative, significant other, or mother. So instead of letting the guilt consume you like watching your favorite celeb on “Dancing with the Stars”…give yourself a permission slip and move on!
Covering topics such as “It’s Jesus or Jail,”"Marriage, the Hard Way,”"Children: The Gift You Can’t Give Back,” and “All the Things I Don’t Know…And All the Things I Definitely Do,” stand-up comedienne, actress, and ABC’s The View co-host Sherri Shepherd comically chronicles her struggles to keep up with the many roles-professional, wife, mother, daughter, and friend-that women must play in today’s world. Sherri urges women to pursue their most important dreams and to never give up, but also let’s readers know that it’s okay to give themselves “permission slips” when things don’t always work out the way they want them to. As her many fans know, Sherri is never hesitant to speak from the heart, and her bubbly personality shines through in this delightful autobiography. Happy reading!
When was the last time you gave yourself a Permission Slip?
Edible Arrangements is offering a FREE Chocolate-Dipped Fruit box. Share with family and friends and taste a bit of heaven.
First become a fan of Edible Arrangements on Facebook, then click here. The Free gift is available to the first 100-thousand people that sign up. Once you sign up your coupon will be sent in 1-2 days.
Log on now, entries will be accepted until November 21, 2009. ENJOY!
The mom’s of American have spoken. American Baby has released their annual list of the most-useful baby products selected by 5,100 mothers throughout the country. My favorite product were Dr. Brown Baby Bottles, the are the best and have made this years list…how did your favorite fair?
The 2009 American Baby Best of the Year Award Winners:
On the heels of my wonderful Disney World vacation, the place where dreams come true is gearing up for it’s first Black Princess. The animated movie, “A Princess and the Frog” will be released in theater’s everywhere December 11th.
The film will feature Dreamgirl star Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana. Plus…Media Maven Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lewis and Terrance Howard.
With all the pomp and circumstance, Princess Tiana will receive a royal welcome from Carol’s Daughter. The naturalista of beauty will launch the limited Edition line, “A Magical Beauty Collection,” for your little Divas…and Working Divas too! The line will included Shampoo, conditioner, Detangler and Bubble Bath perfect for your ME TIME moments with your daughter or solo!
Sign up now and be the first to know when to order. Here is the link to Carol’s Daugther.
I don’t have a daugther, but I will be supporting this movie!!! It’s long over due and we need to embrace this movie, so get together with your sister friends and have a mommy and daughter move date. And if you are like me…gather with a few sister-friends, put on your tiara and see the movie.
This laptop has Working Diva written all over it. Fashion meets technology with the HP Mini Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch. Image yourself surfing at Starbucks with this cutie.
Great for at home or work. Take it to the park with the kids to catch up on emails, girls night out for flicks of the crew, or the celebrity party to blog about the happenings. A friend of mine has it and she just loves it. It fits in her purse for quick access.
Equipped with web cam and microphone. (virtual hi-five) It comes with a tote and scarf. For all of you on-the-go-sisters. This may be the computer for you. For more on the Mini Vivienne Tam Digital Clutch log on to www.hp.com.
Let your kids learn about the environment and going green with Handy Manny from Playhouse Disney. They can take what the learn from Handy Manny’s Green Team and show their friends and schoolmates how to live green everyday. It’s never to early to start recycling and being an eco friendly kid!
My four year-old loves Playhouse Disney and now he gets to watch never seen before episodes of Handy Manny on DVD. On this DVD, Handy Manny’s Green Team has a go green checklist that will teach your kids and the family how to begin living green. After watching Handy Manny and his team, my son wanted to save the earth. He has already applied what he has learn by recycling plastic and paper.
What a wonderful DVD that will introduce green living to children. For more on Handy Manny’s Green Team check out www.HANDYMANNYDVD.com.
Problem: You’ve heard all about the health benefits of pomegranates—protect against free radicals, help regulate blood pressure, maintain digestive regularity—and ... […]
It's summertime, which means it's time to strip down. (Hey, get your mind out of the gutter--we just mean lose the top layer...it's hot out there!) Reveal a flash of leg or sport some edgy cutouts and before you know it, you've got a whole lot of sexy going on. Read on for summer style ideas that'll keep you cool all season long. […]