Prevent Summer Learning Loss

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What do you plan to do with your kids to continue their learning while they are on summer break?  I know many of you have summer camps lined up, and maybe a summer vacation or two.  But what about the rest of the days?  I was worried that with more than 2 months off my son may start to forget … [Continue reading]

Happy Daddy’s Day!

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I jokingly tell my DH (darling hubby) that every day is Father's Day.  I mean, it's pretty much the norm for mom to do the lion's share of the household duties and be more hand's on with the kids, manage the household schedule and everyone's appointments, and rarely, ever so rarely, do us mom's get … [Continue reading]

Birthday Dinner (aka Moms’ Night Out)!

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  I'm blessed to have an amazing group of girlfriends, all of whom inspire me to be the best person - and mom - that I can be.  Although it's … [Continue reading]

Hill Harper On Growing Up With A Successful Working Mom

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Hill Harper and his mom, Dr. Marilyn Harper   Hill Harper was born in Iowa City, IA to father, Harry Harper, a psychiatrist, and mother, … [Continue reading]

A Tea Affair

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This past Saturday, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Sigma Lambda Omega Chapter, hosted its 4th Annual Afternoon Tea & Scholarship Fundraiser at … [Continue reading]

When Is The “Right” Age To Wean A Baby Off A Bottle?

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Our pediatrician recommended that we start weaning our daughter off a bottle at 9 months of age.  She's now 17 months old, and still drinks milk from … [Continue reading]