Mommyfriend’s Blogging Heroes

Since I entered the blogosphere back in January I have had the distinct opportunity to discover some seriously fierce bloggers.  Blogging is like breathing for them; it’s natural, effortless and obviously something they were born to do. There are too many wonderful and truly talented bloggers out there to mention personally but lately I’ve been […]

Makeup Free Mondays

Look Ma, no makeup! The Beauty Bean (love them) has started a campaign called Makeup Free Mondays with the goal of inspiring appreciation for real and natural beauty. I was so excited when I heard about the idea because I believe self-love and acceptance has the power to change the world, or at least how we feel about […]

From the Heart: A Collection of Stories and Poems from the Front Lines of Parenting

[Image credit] I am thrilled to be included as a contributing author for From the Heart: A Collection of Stories and Poems from the Front Lines of Parenting! Public pre-sale has begun!  Only 500 copies of the book are available at the public pre-sale price.  With several dozen authors participating and promoting the book for public […]

Mommy Friend Gone Wild: Traditional Chinese Massage

When my Mommy Friend Jeannette suggested traditional Chinese massage for my next “Gone Wild ” assignment I was intrigued.  I was particularly interested in the idea because it didn’t involve physical ability, rhythm or the possibility of death. Traditional Chinese medicine involving massage and reflexology is a science all its own rich in history.  Unlike other massages […]

Mommy Friend Gone Wild: Sushi

For my first “Mommy Friend Gone Wild ” assignment I went with sushi. I know, I know, sushi isn’t wild.  You probably ate sushi like 2 times last week or something but rest assured, I didn’t.  I have made it through my whole life avoiding sushi while married to a man who would leave me […]

Mommy Friend Gone Wild

I’ve always been a delicate sort of girl.  I like things simple and safe.      I am: A picky eater, like toddler picky Someone who gets sick every time I leave my time zone Someone who sunburns in 20 minutes Someone who can’t go #2 away from home, well it’s true A law-abiding citizen who swears to […]

Write For Charity, Make A Difference!

[Image: mws.mcallen.isd.tenet.edu] Write For Charity is an amazing organization dedicated to making a positive change in the world through the power of the written word. They are looking for help from you and the power of your written word!  Write For Charity is accepting submissions relating to parenting for an anthology of short stories and poetry.  Proceeds […]