Bad weather affects everybody. We are seeing patterns change, storms get deadlier and extreme weather events that happened once in a while seem to be becoming more and more common. As a mother, it worries me. Global warming for me is a reality and I felt the need to do something. … [Read more...]
Pneumonia: let’s help end it
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in children under 5 years of age. I know this personally because if my youngest daughter hadn't received medical care when she was 17 months, her pneumonia could have taken her life. I am not exaggerating. It all started with a … [Read more...]
3 printable activities from Wreck-It Ralph keep kids entertained
It is always a challenge to keep kids entertained. Printable activities can be a lifesaver in the car, on a plane or while waiting for a doctor's appointment. Our friends at Disney shared these three printable activities for children from their latest movie, “Wreck-It Ralph.” … [Read more...]
A waterproof camera that makes you look great
Even though I am not a photographer, I carry my camera with me at all times. Ever since I received the Sony Cybershot TX 20 as a gift from the Sony Moms program, we have become inseparable. Not only because it is waterproof, but because it resists falls (it’s shockproof!), shoots … [Read more...]
Plum nail colors you will love
Dark nail polish colors have been mainstream for many years. Chanel's deep, almost black red Vamp was huge in 1996 and still is in demand. Opi's Lincoln Park After Dark and Essie's Wicked also have become nail classics. Some women, however, want a change but are not willing to … [Read more...]
Let’s end polio
Although levels of polio are at an all-time low, with only 145 new cases reported this year, it remains a threat, especially for three polio-endemic countries: Nigeria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. That's why I am joining [email protected] to help vaccinate 40,000 children by raising … [Read more...]
Disney Fantasy Cruise in pictures
My kids insisted that their dream was to go on a Disney cruise during the summer. Not any cruise, but specifically the Disney Fantasy. I have to be honest and admit that I really wanted to go as well.We finally were able to make it happen at the end of July. With my husband … [Read more...]
