When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links. I’m rarely excited about Valentine’s Day. It has nothing to do with how “the romance” is going in my marriage. It’s just never … Read More

February is Black History Month and I have a couple of thoughts about that. 1. I think that it’s important for all Americans to learn Black history year-round, including in February. Ignorance is not bliss. Historically speaking: -The slavery of … Read More

When I first started blogging many years ago, I would participate in a “What’s On Your Nightstand” link-up with other blogging friends. Basically, we would share what we were currently reading. Since I’m going through a podcast/audiobook moment, I’m currently … Read More

The kids have recovered from their colds and stomach viruses so I’m back to work. (Yay!) Today, I’m talking about the truth that “Happiness is an accomplishment.” This saying was on my yogi “Throat Comfort” tea bag. While happiness is not … Read More

Both of my kids are home sick today, so this post will be short. Did you watch the “Big Game” last night? I didn’t but my husband and sons did. I went into the living room to get snacks and … Read More

Both of my sons love books almost as much as they like video games. Almost. 🙂 That is why parents and teachers often ask me what Reggie and I are doing with them at home. In all honesty, the answer … Read More

Happy February! While I was getting a pedicure yesterday, I reviewed the month of January. It was a fun, full month but overall January’s theme in my life seemed to be the humorous “Hurry up and wait”. The breakdown: Faith: This area … Read More

This past weekend I attended The 2018 New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center as a member of the press. Since travel was one of the things that I noticed was missing from my family’s … Read More