“By the time you read this, you will probably realize I’m gone, and I’m never coming back.” I pressed the letter to my stomach, fell to my knees, and curled into the fetal position on the cold tile floor. I begged in my thoughts for someone to tell me that this was only a nightmare! …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
If you live in the US, you know that having a good credit score can open many doors for you, and set you up for financial success. I have been in the USA for fifteen years and I learned this lesson the hard way. Credit is not something kids are taught about and, maybe because …
My entrepreneurial journey started when I was only seven years old and it came full circle twelve years ago when I became a mompreneur. I feel really blessed to have a successful, award-winning business, to be the sole provider in my home, and to have raised entrepreneurial daughters who are confident and empowered. Many successful …
Did you know that the US ranks 13 for rape in the world? According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Rape, incest, and abuse are rampant in our society. These numbers continue to rise because we accept the silence culture, refuse to learn the real …
How much money would you need if you found yourself without your partner’s financial support? When I was in high school, I saw many of my friends marry older men they weren’t even attracted to, pursue relationships with married men who had a lot of money, or marry someone they actually liked, but only after …
Surviving a road trip with small kids can be challenging, stressful, and messy. There was a time when I was terrified when driving and the added chaos was overwhelming – I dreaded and avoided car rides as much as I could. What are the essential survival strategies to keep your sanity when traveling with kids? …
“Honor yourself!” I kept telling myself these two healing words, because motivation can sometimes be invalidation. You know, like when someone says “don’t be depressed,” “just let it go,” or “it’s okay” but you know you can’t deny what you are feeling. When I said yes to the D23 Expo invite, I knew it would …
After I got back from D23 Expo in California, I’ve been getting so many questions about what D23 Expo is, how it compares to other conventions, and what to expect from “the Ultimate Disney Fan Event.” I am going to answer all those questions, but be forewarned that you’ll be hooked on the D23 Expo …
Remember the DuckTales theme song? DuckTales…. woo-oooh! Well, now you won’t be able to get it out of your head. You’re welcome! Being at D23 Expo put a new spin and literal meaning to the lyrics “life is like a hurricane.” I’m still recovering from all the fun! One of the wonderful experiences available to D23 Expo …
Faith. Trust. Pixie Dust. If you’ve been to one any of the Disney Parks, you’ve experienced the magic. You can feel it at every turn… it’s everywhere and in everything. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience …