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Celebrating Black History Month, Today
2024-03-01 04:17
Me and my sister, the lovely, Jeryn Turner As Black History month comes to an end, I am reflective about what it means historically and what it means now. Historically, Black History m… Read More
Celebrating Life And Love! #valentinesday
2024-02-15 02:02
Valentine’s Day is about love. And I have come to realize that love of self is the most important of all. So, on this day of love I make a choice. I choose to celebrate me. #CHEER… Read More
The Holiday Season...
2023-12-03 13:30
Holiday Card 2023 #HolidayCard"Holidays are about creating cherished memories with loved ones and finding magic in the simplest moments." – Jeremiah SayTaking photos for holiday cards… Read More
A Day In The Life Of A Working Mom!
2023-10-12 23:00
Mom and three kids"The days are long, but the years are short." -Gretchen RubinI have been a social media influencer for some time. And, I have have shared my journey as a working mom with t… Read More
2023-10-02 02:30
Enjoying the last days of SeptemberI read something on Instagram that said that September lasted like two days. It totally felt that way. October has entirely different expectations. In Sept… Read More
Motherhood, The Greatest Gift
2023-09-26 03:12
My daughter, "The Birthday Girl"Recently, my children and I were in a significant car accident. We all survived without physical injury. However, the stress of it has been overwhelming. And… Read More
2023-09-24 03:51
 I find it hard to write when I can't tell the whole truth it's the curse of having an honest mind I guess. As the words have been wrestling in my head and I've had thoughts and emotion… Read More
Back To School Season!
2023-08-24 21:30
The coolest kid in KindergartenMy youngest kid is cool. This photo says it all. It was taken last year by his Montessori teacher. I found it on the class website. I have no reason why he was… Read More
Five Steps To Surviving The Workweek!
2023-02-27 23:30
My deskAs I discussed the previously, greeting your work day on Monday with gratitude can help you start the week with renewed focus.  That said, sometimes having a tried and true… Read More
Sunshine On A Cloudy Day
2023-02-01 17:30
That Beach Life...I live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While Pittsburgh isn't the tundra, it isn't exactly tropical either. Pittsburgh gets winter for real. Indeed, today, it is snowy, and th… Read More
Happy Birthday To My Baby!!!
2023-01-18 17:46
My January BabyBirthdays are a great time to reflect on the miracle of life! Immediately after having my second child I had a conviction in my heart that I would have a third. I couldn't exp… Read More
Holiday Memories Make My Heart Sing!
2022-12-23 22:30
Holiday traditions with my older sonSeveral years ago I collaborated with Macy's on a holiday campaign. Seeing this photo reminded me of how many great opportunities my blog has opened for m… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
2022-11-24 22:28
So much has happened this past year. These happenings have been positive and negative. And each has contributed to who I am.These events--this life--has reminded me all of my blessings.&nbsp&hell…Read More
What My Birthday Taught Me About Resilience
2022-11-23 14:33
Weeping may endure for a night. But, joy comes in the morning. #BirthdayAwhile ago, MTV had a show entitled, "My Super Sweet Sixteen". It was a show that highlighted people who had truly epi… Read More
Honoring My Daughter On Her Birthday
2022-10-07 16:55
Leaping at Half Moon, Montego BayHappy Birthday, My DaughterOn this special dayI kneel and I prayGrateful for every, single dayThat I get to experience each love displayHonored to know youHu… Read More
The Importance Of Taking Vacations
2022-09-19 21:30
Vacations are a time to refresh and renew. And, I highly recommend that you take the time to take one, even in these inflationary times! I recently traveled to Jamaica. I recognize t… Read More
Money Saving Tips For Summer Expenses
2022-07-25 20:30
Mother and son at Kennywood on CarouselSometimes I forget how expensive life is. It's not because I have a sponsor or have a lot of money. It is because, I tend to minimize my expenses… Read More
We All Chase The Baby
2022-05-04 09:30
@BJsWholesaleOur youngest is the mischievous type.  And this photo captures everything about our lives. Invariably, at some point of any given day, one of us or all of us are chasing th… Read More
Looking Forward To Spring!
2022-03-09 22:30
Working mom working out on a Spring DayDuring the pandemic, when we were all sequestered, my only outlet was connecting with friends, family and followers via social media. I got in the habi… Read More
Let The Sun Shine In!
2022-02-18 01:36
Mom having fun in the sun!It's February and we are in the age of Aquarius! (Like what I did there?!)This past week, we had a reprieve from the frigid weather in Pittsburgh. However, rumor ha… Read More
Sunshine Brings Me Happiness!
2022-02-03 17:30
In San Juan, Puerto RicoWith the snowstorms and frigid weather gripping the nation, I have a need to reflect on last summer's beach trips. I shall keep sharing these images to brighten your… Read More
Marriage, Equity, And Happiness
2022-01-31 11:30
“Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate.” ~ Barnett BricknerEvery time I write about this topic some well meani… Read More
Memories Of Sunny Days On This Frigid Day
2022-01-20 17:30
It seems like the entire country is in the middle of a freeze. Indeed, I was listening to SiriusXM this AM and the DJ said that it was 28 degrees in Dallas, Texas today. She joked that nothi… Read More
Remember, Dreary Days Don't Last Forever
2021-11-12 16:44
On the beach in Sandusky, OhioThe fall and winter get so dreary, which can make them hard to bear. To brighten all of our spirits, I intend to post beach photos to brighten our days and remi… Read More
2021-10-26 21:01
I try to enjoy the journey with my kids. Halloween is something that we try to enjoy together. Here are some photos from 2019 Read More
Aunts Are The Angels God Sends To Children
2021-10-20 21:01
Aunt and nephew"[T]he model middle child is patient and likes to take care of everyone." -Jennifer GarnerMy sister and my seven year old share the same birth order. They are  both the m… Read More
Beach Photo To Brighten Your Day
2021-10-15 00:04
Family at the beach. Corolla, NCAs a working mom, my days and weeks are jam packed with work and family obligations. Even with the routines and processes I have implemented to make it easier… Read More
Celebrating My Daughter's Birthday
2021-10-04 01:53
Little girl on a bridgeMy daughter's eleventh birthday was this past Saturday. Eleven years ago my heart discovered a love it never imagined and she has enriched every day since. She is her… Read More
An Ode To A Martha's Vineyard Vacation
2021-08-25 21:06
On Oak Bluffs in Martha's VineyardAn Ode to Martha's VineyardI close my eyes; and, I experience heaven...It looks like sunny skies, blue waters and beautiful gardens full of hydrangeas.It sm… Read More
Summer Beach Life
2021-07-27 21:30
Family at the beach, Destin, Fla.Currently, I am enjoying my second get away of the summer. It's a girls' trip with me and my daughter. We're traveling to Puerto Rico to celebrate her Godfat… Read More
Beach Trips Make Summer More Special!
2021-07-21 21:30
Girl at Presque Isle State ParkGoing to the beach is one of our favorite things to do during the summer. And although we prefer the ocean, any beach will do. Last summer, because of concerns… Read More
Managing Working Mom Guilt In The Summer
2021-07-07 23:30
We can all agree that last year was crazy! COVID19 chaos caused our kids to learn in front of computer screens, us to work and educate our kids simultaneously, and many extra-curricular acti… Read More
Happy Experiences Sweeten The Journey
2021-05-22 16:00
People criticize social media influencers for portraying an unrealistic view of life. They criticize us for showing glossy, perfect images when life can be filled with gruesome, painfu… Read More
2021-05-05 16:00
There's a saying that's often touted with motherhood. "The days are long, but the years are short." I'm still in the midst of parenting young children. And each day seems long, event-filled… Read More
Cake Bandit!
2021-03-10 17:30
Not sure how it goes down in your house, but my kids (especially the baby) steal sweets!   Read More
Virtual School Is Taxing Families
2021-03-08 03:43
Kids contemplating the futureTax breaks are designed to help encourage citizens to engage in certain behaviors or make certain purchases that are deemed to be in the interest of society at l… Read More
My Son's Third Birthday
2021-01-10 02:39
Birthday Boy“May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!” AnonymousOn this day three years ago, I gave birth to… Read More
Life As We Know It Changed On November 7th
2020-11-29 04:39
At my birthday partyI realize that I post less when I am trying to process the world. I think it's because I generally share thoughts on this blog after I have made sense of things, as oppos… Read More

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