By: Janice Johnson-Plumer About a week ago I happened to stop at a carwash to clean out my car. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. The sound of loud music filled the air, as I saw kids having fun, listening to music in their car. My mind flashed to a similar … More How Safe Are Our Children?
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer As I watch my son reach for the basketball I stop and think to myself: Am I reaching enough in areas of my own life? I watch Quincy and he is really giving it all he’s got to give the ball to his teammate. At times, I sit and wonder what I … More Reach
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Just before the Christmas craze started, my son let me know what he wanted. My son doesn’t ask for things that he actually needs. Instead, like other kids, he seems to ask for big-ticket items that he assumes we can easily afford. Sometimes it seems like kids think that we parents can … More Here Are A Few Of My Favorite Things
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I cannot believe 2014 is here! Where did the year go? It seems I have not accomplished all that I said I would do. Like the rest of the country, I make my list only to find that at the end of the year I didn’t even cross off one stinking thing. … More Determined
We asked the Signature Mom Bloggers about their favorite way to spend Thanksgiving. Check out what they had to say and then tell us about your special tradition. Do you have a ritual for sharing what you’re thankful for? Do you cook a favorite recipe? We want to know! Sandy Churchill I have many fond … More Thanksgiving Traditions
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I must say I am a reality TV junkie. I know many of you may ask, “When does she have time to watch that and run a household?” I have to admit, I know just about every person on all Bravo TV’s Housewives franchise. The Real Housewives of Atlanta is my main … More My Escape
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer Last week we were watching the news and saw that a 34-year-old woman drove 300 miles from Connecticut with her 13-month-old daughter in the car all the way to Washington DC. According to the news, she had anxiety disorders in the past and thought the President had her placed on lockdown. She thought … More Who is Miriam Carey?
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I now know the true meaning of “mommy mode.” As mothers, we tend to use the term loosely. What does it mean to me? Mommy mode is when you have to multitask to get 10 things done at once; when you don’t care how you look doing it, as long as it gets … More Mommy Mode
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I can’t believe the first day of school has come upon us. Where has the summer gone? I can remember my son entering kindergarten; I remember the tears on that first day of school and not being able to pull myself away from him. Now, time has passed and he is going … More It’s That Time of Year Again
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer It seems like everyone has a smartphone. I can’t get enough of the latest gadgets and apps. But what is so smart about it? Do you really utilize your smartphone the way you should? I am always on the go as I am sure as most mothers are. Here are some of … More My Favorite Apps
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