Urban Outfitters New line of T-Shirts Promotes Drinking to Teens

By Tamika Hall, Motherhood Examiner Column

Yahoo Shine Released information about Urban Outfitters’ new line of t-shirts with such slogans as “I Vote for Vodka” and “USA Drinking Team.” One of their models is a young woman who appears to be a teenager wearing a t-shirt with blurred out letters that reads, “I Drink You’re Cute.”

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Glam on the Go for Stiletto Mommies!

By Tiffany Jeffers, Beauty Expert

If you are a Mommy in Stilettos like me, then you know that looking like it sometimes can be a challenge! Between baby spit up, baby powder and other unmentionable items we have to deal with, our own grooming and beauty can be last on our list of things to do. However, it is extremely important to our health and sanity that we take at least 15 precious minutes each day to ourselves that are dedicated to making ourselves look and feel beautiful.

Now, that you have stopped chuckling, please know that I understand how daunting that task may be for you. But trust me, I have learned to fight for those moments and have even learned that my “Mommy Time” may not happen at the same time every day, however I have to be creative in making sure it happens for me…EVERY day! Why, because I deserve it…and so do you!

So, how do we make the most of our “Mommy Time?” Well, I will list a few tips that help me when I am able to grasp them…and each of these things take a few moments to do, so group them together as they fit for you!

Two Secrets to balancing Family, Fitness, & Healthy Living!

By Ericka Denke, Fitness/Nutrition Coach

Want to know two Secrets to Keeping Your Kids Vibrant, Strong and Healthy?  Well, it starts with you!  Parents, wish you could change and lead a PROACTIVE, healthy lifestyle for yourself and your family? If you answered "yes," continue reading.

 

In this article, I will tell you 2 ways to incorporate healthy eating and an active lifestyle into your day; because America's weight is spinning out of control (we KNOW this!) But as parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children the do's and don’ts of caring for themselves, so it only makes sense that we start with the basics. 

Tactic #1: Eat HEALTHY

Healthy eating means eating foods as close as possible to their natural state.

A natural, wholesome food WILL NOT contain these 3 ingredients:

1.  High Fructose Corn Syrup
2. Artificial Ingredients (Colors, Flavors, Sugar)
3.  Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated Oils

Bangin' Baked Beans | Soul Food in Stilettos Kitchen

Jazz up that boring can of Baked Beans with this very simple recipe.  Special thanks to Stiletto Mommy, Tee Tunnell Harris for allowing me to film in her kitchen :-) Baked Beans are great with most meals. This dish was created for a family cook out and the taste was great with our grilled Turkey Burgers & Hot Dogs!!

Time Management for Single Mommies

By Rosanna Cooper, Single Parenting Column

Who Has Time for That? This phrase is probably the one that spends the most time in a single parent’s head. For me, I’m not even talking about time to start a new business or get another degree. I’m referring to making up my bed before leaving the house in the morning.

Yesterday, I sent a follower request Twitter to a business owner in my office building. She sent a message stating I should come by some time. I responded I work in the building and often run into her at the Chinese restaurant during lunch. My mind immediately went back to a question my boyfriend asked me Saturday, “Did you ever find a new hair stylist?” At that moment, I realized the owner did not recognize me because the pictures on my Twitter and website were often not who she saw. 

Cheers to a New Beginning on LIfe!

By Rosanna Cooper, Single Parenting Column

Happy New Year! You’re probably thinking this is an old article. But no, I’m writing this in August 2012, the beginning of the school year of most children in the country. This year is not only a new school year for us, but a new school as a whole. People often talk about the challenges kids face when starting a new school but I have never heard anyone talk about the challenges parents face.

Overcoming Post-Partum Depression

I released an article on Singer/Songwriter Alanis Morrisette who recently spoke openly with British Magazine about her experience with Post-Partum Depression.  I silently suffered with this in 2007 with the birth of my daughter.  Here is my experience with it:

  Read my article on Alanis Morrisette:  www.examiner.com/article/alanis-morrisette-talks-about-overcoming-post-partum-depression

Summer Cold, Lack of Sleep, and Kids...Oh My!

I have been dealing with the worst Summer cold I have ever had...yikes! One day I was trying to get some sleep and my children kept interrupting my sleep with crazy issues like fighting over toys and the fact that one was starring at the other one.  I promise I think one complained that it was Monday and not Tuesday...I'm just sayin.

Anyway, that day was the motivation for this latest video, "Can I get Some Sleep Please?"

Mommy & Me Classroom| Piano Class Lesson #1

Tee Tunnell-Harris of The Keys Productions brings us her virtual piano class to Motherhood in Stilettos.  This first lesson focuses finger placement and the C-Major Scale. So grab your computer, pull up to your piano or keyboard, and you and your child will begin to learn how to play the piano. Please leave a comment and let us know that you have been taking the classes and how you are progressing :-)

Spanish Time! Lesson #1: Hello, My Name Is

We love the Spanish language in the Hall house!  There aren't any classes for kids where we live so my husband and I have taken to teaching our children how to speak the language.  Here is an early lesson from 2010.  Learn how to say. "Hello," "What is your name," and "My name is!"

Funny Parenting Tip #2: Keep those hands off the wall

I have white walls in my house and I have to wash them at least once a week. Eeek!  The reason? My kids act like they can't walk anywhere without being supported by putting their hands on the wall. So....(hehehehe) I created The Mommy Buzzer.  Check out this 2-minute video.  It's a quick solution for keeping your walls nice and pearly white :-)

The Make Up Lesson

I was in the bathroom doing my makeup when I looked down and realized that my daughter was following my every move. So I decided to step out of the norm, squatted down to her level, and allowed her to mirror me and my motions.  I captured this special moment on video.  Take the next 60 seconds to find out what I learned from my oldest daughter that day about makeup:

Let's Cook! Family Fun Nacho Night!

What are you cooking tonight?  If you are short on time or you want something fun for the whole family to dig into, try our Family Fun Nacho Night dish.

Parenting in Stilettos: Stop Whining!

I adore my children, but the one thing that will make me want jump out of my bedroom window is whining. Ugh...I can't stand it.  Want to know how I manage not to pluck my own eyes out?  Watch this quick parenting tip on how to stop the whining :-).

Conversations: Getting through the Airport with a Paper ID!

Honey, I know it's a hot mess!!! Lol

So I'm trying to get through the airport and I actually get stopped by two supervisors! Go figure!  Anyway, it was an interesting thirty-five minutes. I actually thought I wasn't going to be able to go home. It had to do with the lack of ID.  Watch this short 3 minute video to find out how I got through the airport with this paper ID.