QUOTE OF THE DAY
“I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.” –Audrey Hepburn […]
About:Teri
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Feeling like a failure – As a Parent?
I feel like a failure weekly as a mother! I put unnecessary mom guilt on my shoulders when things don’t work out, the way I feel they should. Or when my son gets mad at me or when we argue. There are so many variables as to why mothers (and dads) feel like failures! Because […]
Raising Twins, Multiples and Teenagers
During the teenage years, raising multiples can be difficult for parents and for the teenagers. I am an identical twin and my hardest time was in high school but didn’t realize that until a little later in life. The combination of hormones rapidly running through the bodies, family changes or dysfunctions, new academics, social challenges, […]
After Chemo – Next Steps
I know that chemo is hard and since there are different types of chemotherapy drugs that are specifically prescribed to each person for specific dosage to help us. It’s something we have to do, but what they don’t tell you is what happens after the treatment! I considered myself lucky because I only had four […]
Recommended Books to Read
I am sitting here at Cape San Blas in Florida pan handle enjoying a glass of mimosa as I think through my next article that I want to write. It’s hard to think of something after reading an intriguing book, that I literally just finished. Sitting here at the beach watching the waves crash and […]
Why We Adopted
Starting a family is scary whether it’s having a biological or adopting a baby, there are so many steps and things to ponder as you are starting this new chapter in your life. If I could have had a biological child, I would have but we adopted, and it was one of the best decisions […]
Funniest Quotes by Parents
Being a parent-one of the things, you have to do is laugh, sometimes instead of crying, it’s best to laugh. My sister always tells me to “keep it in perspective” when I am having a mom “moment” because I think the worst but always hope for the best. I wanted to share some of the […]
Asian American– Quotes to Live By
One of the things you will learn about me is I like quotes. I always jot down in my journal, quotes that I hear or read that move me. My Uncle Boad will send me quotes via email every Monday. He said “to the mom of my favorite Asian American, Monday Quotes honoring Asian Pacific.” […]
Teenagers and Vaping
I have a teenage son and right now vaping is one of our biggest concerns. As a parent, we don’t know yet the long or short term affects of vaping, using Juul pods, e-cigarettes or high levels of nicotine. I have done my research and wanted to share what I have learned, from one parent […]
How To Accessorize Like a Pro
Through my lifetime I have always been conservative. Now that I am “seasoned” I really wish I was bolder and did things differently. However, with that said, I have worked in Corporate America for the majority of my life which consisted mostly of black, navy or brown. Regardless of my age, I have learned to […]