If you have a student who has dreams of attending college, preparing for the ACT is a must. Getting a student ready for college and what it requires can be overwhelming due to the scope of what you as a parent needs to do to help your student achieve their goals. Â Understanding the ACT and … [Read more…]
Interracial dating is nothing new these days. No matter where you go, you will see an interracial couple. Heck, I remember growing up, and all the white girls who liked the few black boys in our town had to hide it. It was a major NO, No! If you’ve read my blog in the past, … [Read more…]
Do you remember playing house as a kid? You knew what you wanted to be when you grew up. Knew who your husband would be. And even knew where you would live. Yeah, you were going to live with your parents with your husband, two dogs, hamster, bird and pet pig. You also knew you … [Read more…]
As we explore our new neighborhood, I see a lot of little preschoolers. This got me thinking about all the fun toys my kids played with at this age. Â My mind goes into overdrive each and everyday thinking of all the favorite toys for 3 years olds. Â And of course, I had to ask my … [Read more…]
We are more than halfway through the school year and let’s be honest. Our kids are beginning to check out. Â Heck! Â We are starting to check out. Â I usually last till Spring Break, but every day feels like Spring Break here in Hawaii. So, with the burnout, let’s think about the best time for my … [Read more…]
I have a tween daughter. Â If you have a tween son or daughter, I’m sure you understand the pain. Â And if you have a female tween you CAN REALLY relate. Â This child of mine is always complaining about not having easy access to her money at school or when she’s out and about. Â I found … [Read more…]
There’s nothing like a smile on a child’s face when they’ve reached a goal.  The Softball Chef, Equestrian Girl Forever and Fashion Diva Girl all had the biggest smile the day we said, “yes, Carlos will be joining us in Hawaii.”  No, I wasn’t going to actually leave him, but we told the girls they had … [Read more…]
MomJonz is excited to have a guest blogger.  A DAD!  Yes, let’s hear from Joel about his adventure into parenthood. Joel is a motivator, and I must say that he makes me rethink my purpose in life often.  I’m 34 years old and for the…well…countless amount of times, I have a confession to … [Read more…]
One thing MomJonz just can’t handle is a child vomiting. Â YUCK! Â I DON’T do vomit y’all! Sassy Frass came home from school with a note from her teacher stating she complained of being hot at the end of the day, but since she didn’t complain until the end of the day, there was no time … [Read more…]
It’s Spring Break and our plans were changed a bit due to hubby’s work. So I decided to schedule dentist and eye exams for everyone. Â We spent one day visiting the eye doctor and the other at the dentist. Â Everyone was cavity free. Â YAY! Today was our lazy day around the house, I’m a firm … [Read more…]