Acceptance is a word that dates back to the 1570s, Accepter / Acceptation / Accept from Middle French (late 14c.) means “to take what is offered,” or directly from Latin acceptare “take or receive willingly.” One of my favorite dictionary definitions of “acceptance” is the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
I was 11 years old when I menstruated for the first time. I had been anxiously waiting for that glorious day in which you embark on the journey to womanhood. All the household rules were asphyxiating and anything that meant growing up and gaining independence was really exciting to me. Even though my idea of …
When Kampgrounds of America (KOA) extended us an invitation to visit one of their KOA campgrounds in South Padre Island last Fall, I was conflicted. KOA is the world’s largest system of campgrounds with more than 500 campgrounds in the U.S. and Canada. The KOA Family of Campgrounds offers sites and amenities designed for every …
The word VISION is a noun from late 13c. meaning “something seen in the imagination or in the supernatural,” from Anglo-French visioun, from Latin visionem (nominative visio) “act of seeing, sight, thing seen,” other roots indicate “to know” or “to clearly see,” which denotes a deeper meaning beyond the sense of sight, which was introduced a lot later. VISION …
They say your health is your wealth and I’m on a journey to make more healthy and easy meals for my family. We love being with one another in the kitchen and working as a team to make yummy meals that are good to our bodies. I shop at Sam’s Club for healthy ingredients to …
Someone once argued with me that books can not be life-changing because even if you read them, all you do is sit and read. He explained that only experiences like travel, work, people, activities, and emotions can change your life. But I beg to differ. I insist. Books can change your life. Just one thing you …
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When I speak at a blogging conference, an entrepreneur event, at a WordCamp, or even at my own mompreneur workshops, I often get asked: Is there a difference between a blog post and an article? The short answer is YES! But first, let me get something off my chest. If you are interested in becoming …
Christmastime is my favorite time of year. It’s the time when we drink lots of hot chocolate, sing Christmas songs, celebrate Jesus Christ, and binge watch Christmas movies on Netflix. The girls and I have had quite a hard year, so streaming rom coms is our favorite way to relax and spend some quality time …
I’m a big fan of Dallas Summer Musicals and as we get ready to say good-bye to 2018, I am deeply grateful for the laughter, the emotions, and the memories I’ve experienced this year enjoying the magic of musical theater. Last Friday, my daughter Elyssa and I had the amazing experience of being part of …