Parents I know we are all busy and we live in our cars being uber drivers for our kids. But it is so important to take time out and spend one on one time with our kids. There are so many fun ideas and over throughout the life of my blog I will share some …
I Thought I Lost You
October 1st is one of my favorite days of the year because that's the day that I became a mom. Some may argue and say that the day you found out about the baby is the big day and welcomed you into parenthood. I disagree. When you look into those eyes and see them looking …
Ironic or Sincere: How Offensive Memes Harm Our Generation — Sammicakes
Early this week, an absolute (white) genius at my school posted the above meme to his Snapchat story, and— surprise, surprise—he got beat up by two African American kids the next day. Did he deserve it? Was the joke even funny enough to make a double-team, round-house kick to the face worth it? Honestly, […] via …
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More Than A Woman
What does it mean to be "more than a woman"? I'll never forget the first time I watched "Saturday Night Fever" starring John Travolta, and the most fascinating song to me was playing. The lyrics go a little like this... Girl, I know you very well I've seen you growing everyday I never really …
5 Tips That Will Prevent You From Becoming A Drunk While Raising Your Son
When my son was 2 I thought that I was going to pull my hair out. I have never in my life seen something move so fast and destroy the house in seconds. I learned quickly to only buy decorations from the Dollar Store because they won't be around long. As soon as my …
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Not Your Grannies Meatballs
Whenever I think about meatballs I'm like umm no thanks! They always look so dry. Which is why I hate meatloaf and meatballs are right up there in the same category. Well, they use to be but now I am in love with meatballs. I was determined to find a way to make a good …
I Won’t Let You Leave With That German Chocolate Cake
So you think you are just going to grow up and leave me huh? Not so fast their baby boy. I know when you look in the mirror you see someone that is 6'3, facial hair, and body becoming more muscular. But that not me. I'll tell you what I see. On February 10, 2004, …
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Makenzie’s Deadliest Chocolate Cake
There is nothing worse than seeing a cake that takes your breath away and then you taste it. It's thick, dry and you are choking to death. Talk about major buzz kill!!!! Well, push that bad experience aside because I have a treat for you. Over the weekend I made 2, triple-layer chocolate cakes and …