A few months ago, after fervently praying and working through my own fears, insecurities, and stumbling blocks, I finally summoned the courage to work on making one of my dreams come true. And the Inspiring Mom Bloggers Virtual Summit was born. In this online event, moms, bloggers, and mom bloggers worldwide, have the opportunity to …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
With the start of a new year, it’s almost inevitable to feel excited about the future, while reflecting upon the year we leave behind. It’s a great time to ask ourselves: What worked well? What can we do differently? What do I most want to create in my life? These questions allow us to learn …
I entered the unexpected journey of single motherhood when my daughters had barely turned 1 and 2 years old. With my family and friends living overseas in the Dominican Republic, and having to suddenly enter the workplace to support my family, this meant I had to juggle and struggle in ways I never imagined. I …
I’ll cut to the chase: I’m not a fan of resolutions, simply because I believe they don’t really work. I agree that starting a New Year is a great opportunity to start over, but the fact that only about 8 percent of people who make these resolutions really stick to them, tells us that despite our …
Whether it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, in December, we make the time to focus on celebrating miracles, faith, and family. I love the bright lights, the joyful music, the giving spirit. I love celebrating Christmas with my family. Though I know Christ did not remain a baby, He wasn’t literally born on December 25th, …
Becoming vegan has been a wonderful journey and a source of joy for my family. I keep posting all the delicious vegan homemade goodness we get to create in my kitchen, so I often get asked for the recipe and I definitely want to share the love. I decided to post my Tropical Bliss Vegan …
My daughters love to sing, especially at church, and especially at Christmas time. One of their favorite songs is Silent Night, which in Spanish is “Noche de Paz” (night of peace). ♪ ♫ Silent night, Holy night / All is calm, all is bright ♪ ♫ As I’ve listened to this line sung over and …
Guerrilla Marketing is the art of achieving conventional marketing goals in unconventional ways, with ZERO or very little money invested. That’s my type of marketing. When I started my business, I had ZERO money to invest. As a matter of fact, saying I had a negative amount would be more accurate. I was a single …
I quit watching the news and mainstream television back in my military wife days, to avoid receiving ill news about the war and, because, to be quite frank, I didn’t have time for the negativity and I was busy enough with my own life. I was pregnant with Elyssa, and she is now 11 years …
In Spanish, Thanksgiving Day is translated “Dia De Accion De Gracias,” which literally means “the day of action of thanks.” While pondering upon the non-literal translation a while ago, I stumbled upon a powerful truth that reveals a fundamental difference between GRATITUDE and THANKSGIVING. Gratitude is a feeling… an attitude; thanksgiving is an action. That …