Soooo…how’s it going? With school that is? It’s here and in full force, up and running, full speed ahead…you get my drift. School is BACK! My calendar is literally bleeding “Jaxon’s Calendar” orange with afterschool classes, assemblies, field trips, baseball practices, soccer games. I thought that going back to school meant the kids are occupied […]
Salt-less, oil-less, skinless steamed or baked chicken. Saltless, butter-less mashed potatoes or white rice. And unseasoned, butter-less cooked carrots. no flavor. no creativity. no nothing! This is the flare up diet. The most taste you get is from the gatorade or cucumber infused water you are allowed to drink. And then there are the days […]
The first time someone brought up feeding Hippo solids, it felt like a needle scratching the album. Cereal! Puree! Breastmilk! Allergies! Formula! Ounces! Spoonfuls! AAAAAHHHH!!! Feeding your child from your breast or going along the instructions they give you when you leave the hospital about creating formula bottles, is pretty easy. It can be nerve […]
So, hopefully you all read the part 1 of my advocacy trip to D.C. yesterday. The objective of my trip to D.C. was very personal and the outcome was fulfilling. BUT how could I have a trip without a “pulling a Brooke” (As my mom says). First of all, I need to give a shout […]
Every culture has a great way they bring in the New Year! I think the Creole culture is the most ethnic sub American culture. We bring it in like the Italians and Asians, prayer and lots and lots of food! But not just any feast, The New Years Day feast. We are a God-fearing superstitious […]
For the next few days I will be featuring some of my favorite items for the Holidays! I will be starting with one of my favorite Mommy owned small businesses, Sweet Dreams Cakes N’ Things! The owner Tiffany Doran is a very talented baker who is a local Los Angeles Angel who is also a […]
