I was doing a lot of complaining about the Dallas weather since it started to get cold. It was very counterproductive and actually prevented me from embracing other beautiful aspects of my new hometown. Complains affect our overall state of being and feeling. Everyone complains about a daily basis. Some complain more than others, or about …
Coconut milk, vanilla, agave nectar, organic raw cocoa powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves…and two long tears rolling down my face. After 3 days on the Vibrant Cleanse Lemonade Fast, I decided to treat myself to one of our favorite yummies: vegan hot cocoa. Elisha described it as ‘Heavenly’ and Elyssa and I concurred. Hot Cocoa is …
Oh, the weekend! No school for the children, sleeping in, the joy, the togetherness… One day, we got up late and made pancakes. The girls love helping out in the kitchen. We sat on the couch to read stories. The girls brought some favorite books, while I picked up a magazine. They had a bit …
This is too cute not to publish. Elisha was 6 and Elyssa was 5…that’s right, that was 3 years ago!!! I translated what they answered in Spanish into English. I am melting with these answers. They grow up so fast. Have fun! 1.What is something mom always says to you? Elisha: Te amo. (I love …
Heather Von St James is a 43 year old Positive Mom to Lily, her only child. A busy salon owner, with a full clientele, Heather was married for 7 years before her and her lovely husband decided to take the leap on parenting. I am featuring Heather as a positive mom because of her incredible …
Every Saturday afternoon, we go to the library for a family movie. We never know what’s playing and love being surprised with the feature. Yesterday, it was The Lion King, one of my all-time favorites. The Positive Mom logo was inspired by Rafiki holding Simba in the anointing ceremony. Everyone rejoices with pride and joy for the potential …
Ahhh “Ze Passion” ooh-la-la … what is it? pas·sion ~ noun 1. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling. 2. strong amorous feeling or desire; love; ardor. 3. strong sexual desire; lust. ~*~ Having children can make life crazy…yet somewhat boring, especially if you had to kiss your social life good-bye. Some days you wake up and you don’t feel like yourself…or even a woman at all! I had Elisha and Elyssa 1 year …
I cannot believe it has been 2 long years since I wrote this article. Time sure flies like blue and yellow butterflies. I know you will enjoy this one! ~ * ~ I didn’t have an evil stepmother or jealous stepsisters, and of course there was no prince or royal ball in my humble small town; …
I keep a “treasure box” with clippings of newspapers and magazine articles that spark inspiration and motivation with me. I often look back and, surprisingly, or not… I usually find a message that speaks to the very situation I’m facing or pondering about. I would love to cite the source, but I honestly do not …
I am a confessed “Techno-Geek-ess.” One of my favorite reasons to love technology is that I can keep in touch with my loved ones in the Dominican Republic (and everywhere!) instantly and frequently. When I moved to the United States, my little brother was 7 years old. Imagine what a blast and a treat it …