Professional Blogging Goals for 2012 New Year

With the start of the 2012 New Year many bloggers are posting personal look backs at what they did in 2011. Of course this is a great idea but I wont post to much like that. It's not that I didn't do some awesome things in 2011. Certainly not that. It's more that all those awesome things that happened in 2011 now has my focus in what I can do in 2012.One of the most important things 2011 taught

Wishing Everyone a Happy Holidays 2011

Since Thanksgiving it's been a whirlwind windup towards end of the year and all the holidays in between. While my family doesn't actually celebrate any of these holidays, we do enjoy spending time with friends and family.As you celebrate your ChristmaHanuKwanzaa holiday and spend time with your friends and family, me and my family wish everyone a Happy Holiday 2011!Like this article? Subscribe to

I'm Event Mayor for Kids Club 13 Event at New York Transit Museum

Subways and trolleys and buses, oh my! This Sat, November 12th at the NY Transit Museum, I'm Mayor for this month's Kids Club 13 event: ElectriCity: Powering New York’s Rails at the New York Transit MuseumKids Club members and our guest will be one of the first groups to check out the brand new exhibit “ElectriCity: Powering New York's Subways and Rails” which includes great hands-on activities

Bread for @CafeMetro Soup - Wordless Wednesday

Bread for my Cafe Metro soupRecently I had a deep discussion about bread with someone on the Cafe Metro twitter profile. You see I like getting their soup but by the time I take my after 12pm lunch, they're outta the rolls I like. My only bread option then is the pita style bread. I'm so not a fan of those for soup.So I tweeted my bread dilemma and asked someone to pass on my concern. The

Sharing Tropicana's Fruit & Veggie Pledge at #Blogalicious11 #Tropimomma

I know many are waiting anxiously for my recap post as a Tropicana TropiMomma attending the Blogalicious 2011 conference. LOL. I did plan to posting while I was at Blogalicious, but once my special Tropicana package arrived, I was busy sharing about the Fruit & Veggie Pledge and rewarding those that found me with coupons for a free 59 oz Tropicana Pure Premium and 59 oz Trop50.While everyone

Being a @TropicanaOJ #TropiMomma at Blogalicious 2011

I've arrived at the Blogalicious 2011 conference! I'm SO excited to attend so I can learn how to be a better blogger while reuniting with blog friends. But that's not all I plan on doing while here. Today I picked up a special package Tropicana sent to me with goodies I plan on sharing while at the conference. I bet your wondering what's inside the package....Inside my Tropicana TropiMomma

Blogalicious 2011 Conference Day 1 - The Speakers #Blogalicious11

Since we arrived last night, my son and I were able to get some extra rest and prepare for whatever adventure today would bring. Good thing we did because the first day at the Blogalicious 2011 conference started off amazingly and was still going strong when time came for us to say goodnight.After enjoying breakfast together, I dropped him off at the childcare suite and headed to the conference

Brands Helping Me Prepare for Blogalicious 2011 Conference

In less then 1 week I'll be at the Blogalicious 2011 Conference. If you read my recap post for Blogalicious 2010 you know how much I enjoyed attending last year and how I've been looking forward to attending Blogalicious 2011 for months now! A while back I started planning and prepping what to wear, what to take with me and which brands to partner with. That's correct, this year I'm proud to

Conflicted Over Hispanic Heritage Month

This year I'm not sure I will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. I know after reading that I'll be in trouble with all my Latina girlfriends. LOL. What's so different for me this year? While I personally I have no problem celebrating any culture holiday or tradition that's not African Caribbean/American, I think some people around me are confused about my cultural heritage. Which is confusing

Bloggers and the "Pay for Play" Issue

There seems to be no easy answer to the issue of paying bloggers to post content. Some companies want their information shared for free. Some in exchange for a provided product. While other companies don't mind as long as it's disclosed as "sponsored content".Bloggers on the other hand are tired of "sharing" information that doesn't really provide much value for their blog and their

Speaking on Verizon Wireless Panel Connected Me w My Readers

Recently I invited 10 of my blog readers to join me during a panel discussion hosted by Verizon Wireless. While I was part of a panel of 3 mom bloggers, the focus of the discussion wasn't just about us. We were there to connect and share in a conversation with our readers. The topic? Smart Phones and how they've affected our lifestyles.During the discussion the panel shared what types of smart

Singing During Tropicana OJ Express in NYC

A few days ago I blogged about becoming a Tropicana "TropiMomma" Ambassador and joining the Tropicana OJ Express at NYC's Grand Central Station to help spread the message about the importance of a nutritional breakfast. While I was ready to help handout Tropicana orange juice or speak to people about Fruit & Veggie pledge, I wasn't quite ready when it was my turn to sing the “Good Morning” song.

Preparing for Our First Back to School Moment with Tiny Prints

Back to school? I'm not prepared! I know what your thinking. With all the events and posts about back to school how can I not be prepared right? Well, I don't know if anything can every really prepares you for the first time your child goes to school.

Starting this September my son will take his first steps into a preschool. It's a momentous moment for the both of us. Those first steps will

My post is Spotlighted on BlogHer Race & Ethnicity

Over the weekend I wrote a post about the conversation swirling about The Help Movie and asks readers to share their comments. Not only was I was surprised to see how many people was moved enough to leave thought provoking comments but I was stunned to find out that my post was picked to be on the homepage of BlogHer.com and in the Race and Ethnicity topic (part of News) as a BlogHer Spotlight.

Join Me & Verizon Wireless to Talk Smartphones & Modern Parenthood

That's right. I'm inviting 10 of my readers to join me this Thursday during a panel discussion being hosted by Verizon Wireless at Lady Mendl's Tea Parlor here in New York City.Verizon Wireless would like to invite you take a break from your hectic life and share your wisdom on how smart phones have made you a smarter mom or dad. Verizon Wireless is hosting this panel discussion to give the moms

I'm a Tropicana "TropiMomma" Ambassador

Did you notice my new "TropiMomma" Ambassador badge in my sidebar? I'm so excited about being invited to be a Tropicana "TropiMomma" Ambassador. Since I've used Tropicana brand of products for years becoming part of their mom ambassador programs was a great fit. So what will I do and share as "TropiMomma" Ambassador? So many great things!One of the first exciting opportunities I experience as a