My daughters and I spent a relaxing weekend in Stonewall, Texas, a lovely town located on the Pedernales River, 13 miles east of historic Fredericksburg in Gillespie County. For the first time, I can actually say I enjoyed the drive there and back. So much nature and small towns in the scenic drive. We even …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Remember when your child was a little baby and you enjoyed shopping for cute itty bitty clothes? Everything was magical and made you go awwwww! Ahhh, those were the days! They would wear whatever you wanted – no fuss, no whining, no complaining! Shopping was recreational. It was expensive, too! And then school happened. The …
I am sitting here laughing while tears roll down my face, realizing how naive I can be about life, and yet excited about how much I yet have to learn. At the start of this year, as usual, I did visioning, planning, and scheduling. I was feeling very confident about the direction of my business …
It’s nearly the end of summer. I’m already seeing back-to-school posts everywhere. My girls and I have a tradition to not start school (homeschool) until after their birthdays, so we haven’t quite gotten back in the groove yet. I’ve already talked to you about how I am not a big fan of hosting parties, but …
If you are parenting a teen, you’re probably worried about high school graduation, college readiness, and preparing your teenager to thrive in college. I’ve been praying to know how to best support my daughter as she navigates the transition between being a child and an adult, and the anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty of it all. …
I’ve been getting better news about baby lately and I’m feeling better emotionally, though my physical discomfort is almost unbearable at times. I have been using Positive Affirmations to ease anxiety and fear, because our thoughts and emotions affect our unborn babies and impact their development (no pressure, right?) and I want to make sure …
I remember how excited I was when my dad brought home a 10” black and white TV and installed the antenna so we could get two channels. It was so fascinating that I had to write a note below my homework so my teacher would be aware of this milestone! We never had a phone …
AVENGERS: ENDGAME is now on digital and the countdown for the Blu-ray release is on, so I’m partnering with MARVEL STUDIOS to give you, my lovely and loyal reader, a chance to win a digital copy of this epic film. I have 2 digital codes to give away so keep reading and crossing your fingers …
Are you a fan of Disney Descendants? Then I have great news! The exciting third installment of the Descendants Series is out on Disney DVD! The highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie continues the contemporary saga of good versus evil as the teenage daughters and sons of Disney’s most infamous villains, Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay (also …
Remember when I told you we only get 18 summers with our children? It wasn’t to make you feel guilty but to hopefully encourage you to slow down, make the most out of summertime with your family, and make joyful memories that last a lifetime. We often think that a memorable Summer is one filled …