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Dixie Cups Man!
Learning to be a father and husband is a real struggle. Trying to figure yourself out while you are trying to figure out the women you love is a real confusing time. My wife and I got together in our early twenties. At that point in time the only thing I knew about relationships was the vision my parents had provided me. You eventually learn that what you see from the sample your parents give you is not the whole picture. Growing up when dad spoke, we all listened. Dad was the man of the house and if he said it wasn’t happening, it wasn’t happening. When he said something…
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No, I’m Not Paying You To Clean Your Room
So, we’ve determined my answer to the question “should kids get an allowance?” Be sure to go over and read that article. Now let’s talk about why we do not associate payment with chores. You read that right. Our kids receive an allowance every month, no strings attached. But, there is a lesson behind it. So, be sure to click the link and read what I said about kids getting an allowance. Anywho….why do we not associate an allowance with chores for our kids? We have one reason! Chores are part of life. If we do not do basic things around the home, then we tread into some pretty dangerous…
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My Go To Shop For Yummy Gourmet Popcorn In Metro D.C.
We held our first D.C. area #MaC meetup in January. I know, you’re thinking…“What the heck is a #MaC?” We call ourselves #MaCs, ladies from the online Facebook group Mamas and Coffee®. We have real, everyday conversations about love, life, family and home. We empower one another to live life to the fullest and also let one another know that we are not alone when the crazy happens. Trust me; it will happen.
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Getting Back To A Workout Routine Has Been A STRUGGLE
Getting back to a workout routine has been a STRUGGLE. If you’re like me, you’ve made every excuse in the book on why you just haven’t jumped in hardcore. Well, let me share with you a few of my excuses and my plan on getting back to it! And man, it sure did feel good getting back at it!
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I Will Accept The Weather Being Disrespectful Now – It’s Snowing
The weatherman has been calling for snow for the last few days for Metro D.C. The accumulations kept changing, and I was getting really bummed. Heck, if the weather is going to be disrespectful to my body, it might as well deliver some snow. So, when I opened the door to let Carlos out and saw the first snow of 2019 for Metro D.C., I was excited and how to share with you!
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This Weather Is So Disrespectful
This weather is being real DISRESPECTFUL right now! We are freezing our butts off in Washington D.C. right about now. Our feelings are hurt! This time last year we were all walking around with shorts and tank tops, relaxing on the beach. The denial of being in D.C. is over because my body is in complete shock with these temperatures and wind.
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Some of the Most Common Forms of Medical Malpractice
A 2016 study by John Hopkins found that over a quarter million people in the U.S. die every year due to medical errors, making it the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Not all forms of medical malpractice result in death, injuries are also common and may include significant loss of income, constant pain and long-term disability.
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Make A Self-Love Resolution This Year
It’s a new year, and as many people make resolutions to make lifestyle changes, get out of debt, spend time with loved ones and just overall be a better them, I sit and make goals on spending more time with God and myself. Yes, this year is going to be all about ME! It’s all about making and keeping a change that we all need; a self-love resolution!
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Ice Skating In D.C. and Save Some Money Having Fun
I hope each of you had a Merry Christmas! As we sit here relaxing we are thinking of some fun things to do while the kids are out of school for the holiday, we also don’t want to turn it into another Christmas expense. Living in D.C. brings on lots of fun and history and lots of FREE things to do. However, there are things you will want to do that includes a fee. One of those things is ice skating.
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Navy Events and How I Survive Them
A few weeks ago, we attended a Navy event. Hubby told me about this weeks in advance, but it went in one ear and out the other. Nope, didn’t even write it on my calendar. He mentioned it a couple of days beforehand. And yes, I tried to get out of it. And of course, he reminded me how much he paid for the tickets, so I sucked it up and went.
