4 Resources for Fall Business Strategy Planning
Every few months, I take a couple of days to do a business strategy session with myself. I go over what has been profitable and what has been unhelpful. Although money is definitely a part of the...
View ArticleHispanic Heritage Month Children’s Activities
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a wonderful time to celebrate the history of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central...
View ArticleReinventing Yourself: Language Shifts
re·in·vent verb \ˌrē-ən-ˈvent\ : to make major changes or improvements to (something) -Meriam-Webster This past weekend, I attended Melinda Emerson’s Reinvention Weekend small business conference with...
View ArticleReinvention Weekend 2014 Recap
Yesterday, I shared about the networking reception portion of Reinvention Weekend 2014. The actual conference (keynotes, panel discussions and mentoring boot camp) was held on Saturday. I am so glad...
View ArticleQueens Museum of Art Panorama
Did you know that the travel guide company Lonely Planet chose Queens as their #1 Best in the US 2015 destination? We moved from Manhattan to Queens for the school system and I’m embarrassed to say...
View ArticleEducation Through Music – They Live to Sing!
I love the Education Through Music (ETM) program at my sons’ school. Each year, the school hosts a fall and spring concert where all of the kids get to sing…and we parents get to act like paparazzi....
View ArticleFF: Bake it Happen, Goosebumps & More
When I have five or more things that I’m really excited about, I will be sharing them on a Friday Favorites post. Sometimes (like this week) it will be my content, but many times it will be combined...
View ArticleNever Forget
A woman’s relationship with her mother-in-law can often be complicated. That was not the case with me and my late mother-in-law, Bernita Coleman who passed away at home last Tuesday. Our relationship...
View ArticleOprah’s Favorite Things 2015 List (Plus a Giveaway!)
Congrats to the winner Jodi! I was invited to O, The Oprah Magazine to get a sneak peek at some of the things on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2015 List. Hosted by O’s Creative Director Adam Glassman, the...
View ArticleVerizon Tech for Kids and Parents
A couple of weeks ago, Verizon showcased some of their latest gadgets and devices at a “Verizon Tech for Kids and Parents” event. I’m happy that I was able to make it, because I really enjoyed...
View Article10 Tasks You Can Outsource to Your Kids for Pay
At the end of each year, my family has an annual tradition of talking about the things that we want to have, do, be, make and give in the upcoming year. It has been really encouraging for all of us to...
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Top 10 Takeaways from Rock the World NYC 2015
I hope that the posts about Rock the World NYC 2015 have been helpful. This is my last post in the 10-part series. (Whew!) I will end by sharing my top ten takeaways from the one-day event… 1. If we...
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Dare to Live Your Truth (Expert Workshop Led by Carolyn Herfurth)
I will be sharing what I learned in the breakout session/expert workshop that was led by Carolyn Herfurth before I share a final recap in this 10-part “Rock the World” series. Carolyn’s topic was “Dare...
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How to Make Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry
The Easy Jamaican Curried Chicken recipe is one of the most popular recipes on this site. Earlier this week, I did a variation of the recipe that my family really enjoyed so I want to share how to make...
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Favorite Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Father’s Day 2017
Father’s Day is this upcoming Sunday, June 18th. My husband, dad, and father-in-law all had really easy Father’s Day requests this year. My dad said, “Anything”. Reggie asked for a “Father’s Everyday...
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Thai Yellow Chicken Curry with Thai Rice (and a $50 AMEX Giveaway!)
A representative of Thai Trade recently reached out to me to see if I would like to host a sponsored giveaway for Mom in the City readers. Since I love Thai food, I was happy to participate. There are...
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Never Forget
A woman’s relationship with her mother-in-law can often be complicated. That was not the case with me and my late mother-in-law, Bernita Coleman who passed away at home last Tuesday. Our relationship...
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7 Inspiring Christian Christmas Gifts 2019
I was baptized 25 years ago and Christianity influences every part of my life. That is why I want to share some Christian Christmas gift ideas. The truth is that faith-themed gifts depend on the...
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15 Guy-Approved Christmas Gift Ideas 2019
I’m a big fan of asking people what they would like, so I have asked some dads what they would like this year. I’ve added four gift requests (marked with an “*” ) since Father’s Day. Whether you are...
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13 Unique Christmas Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything 2019
Although I have made my living working online for the last 15 years, I love print media. There’s just something about being able to touch and feel the paper (books, magazines, catalogs and the like). I...
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