Running A 5K? You Can Do it, Here's How
Fitness & Exercise, Health
UPDATED January 12th, 2018
The first time I ran a 5K, I was a freshman in high school and I had just decided to sign up for the cross-country team. It was a curious choice. I had never run a day in my life. Being on the cross-country…
5 Must-Have Wardrobe Apps: Style and Shopping Tips On the Go
Beauty, Style
UPDATED January 12th, 2018
Think that phenomenal print may not match anything you own? Wonder if you can find that gorgeous frock at a lower price? Don't know what to wear today? There's an app for that!
These style apps make shopping…
Makeup for Busy Moms
Beauty, Style
UPDATED January 12th, 2018
Whether you are one busy mami or multi-tasking mujer, applying some make-up every day does make one look and, therefore, feel better. In addition to these mami-helpers, you can use skin and eye brighteners,…
How to Limit Your Children's College Debt
Dollars and Sense, Money
UPDATED January 12th, 2018
College loans are always a long-term burden but, with the current high level of unemployment, they can be a serious nightmare.
If your kids are approaching college-age, here are a few secrets to help you…
Disagreements Over Discipline May Be Sign of Something Deeper
Health, Parenting
UPDATED January 12th, 2018
Yvette, a Manhattan mother of two, recounts a day recently when her husband accused her of being a negligent mother because she took one of the boys, who at the time was running a dangerously high fever, out…
Building A Winning Resume; Addressing Your Job Gaps
Money, Work
UPDATED January 12th, 2018
In these tough economic times, many stay-at-home moms are realizing that returning to work is what is currently best for the family. In my work as a Disability Navigator for Workforce Solutions, I encounter…
Quinceañera Money Savers
Dollars and Sense, Money
UPDATED January 12th, 2018
Having a Quinceañera is a special time, as it commemorates the transition from girl to young woman. The event is usually filled with beautiful gowns, flowers, food, loved ones, and stress about how to pay for…
Keeping an Eye on Children Recovering From Colds
Health, Parenting
UPDATED November 15th, 2017
Recently I had a bout with cold-induced Asthma with my daughter. Since I wasn’t previously exposed to the process of watching your child not be able to fully breathe, the episode really scared me. I’m sharing…
4 Fun Ways to Get the Kids Involved in Thanksgiving Prep
Health, Parenting
UPDATED November 14th, 2017
My children like to be included in activities around the house, and Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to put them to work! Kids get revved up about Thanksgiving, as it ushers in the holiday season, and…