C2E2 – A Family Friendly Con For True Nerds

C2 E2, a comic book focused convention in Chicago Illinois was held at the very beginning of April. Not only was it an excellent way to kick off my month, but it was also an extraordinary event that was well organized and put on by some very thoughtful nerds

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Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating

Every year during Valentine’s Day millions of people buy expensive gifts and toys for special people in their lives. But what about those children and people who are struggling? Where does love come into the picture for them? Valentine’s Day for our families is about more than romance and chocolate. It is a day to […]

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Five Ways You Can Use Maca Powder & Black Seed Oil

Health is such an important thing to me. I’m constantly looking for ways as a mom in which I am able to support my health and incorporate natural ways of healing and renewing my skin, hair, and body. With that said, I had the opportunity to try black seed oil and maca powder these past few weeks and am happy to share my experiences with them. Here are my top five ways to use maca powder and black seed oil in your daily routines.

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Dinosaurs In The Desert At The Phoenix Zoo – Nostalgia At Its Best

Parents in Arizona are always looking for new ways to entertain their kids over Fall Break. Now that we’re mid-way through Fall Break we’re DYING to get out of our house – am I right? During last weekend’s members-only preview of Dinosaur’s in the Desert at the Phoenix Zoo, my friend and our sons trotted […]

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Work From Home Strategies For The Single Mom

I’ll be honest for a moment. It’s been far too long since I’ve written anything for Travel Foodie Mom. Why is that? Well, my strategies for working from home have sucked, majorly. You see, I started my master’s degree program in August, and before then it was summer, which every parent knows is a no-mans […]

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Beeeeeing You Is About To Become More Fun For Kids

I love stumbling upon friends’ projects that are just outstanding pieces of work. This past week I connected with my friend Reid about his kickstarter project: Bee You. This story illustrates how important it is to be yourself, but also how important it is for society to allow all types of people to be part […]

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How to Spend More Quality Time With Your Kids

It’s a bold statement. “Spending more time with your kids is more important than your job.” I say it with an extensive meaning behind it. At the time Fox was born and I became a single mom, I had to work really hard to bring in enough money to feed and clothe him. My family […]

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Northwest Trek – An Adventure Everyone Will Enjoy

Back in June, I drove 1500 miles north to the great state of Washington. There in the Pacific Northwest, Fox and I explored beaches, forests, and Northwest Trek in the heart of Mt. Rainier territory. What’s Northwest Trek? Northwest Trek is a premier adventure and wildlife park that takes visitors on a journey through the […]

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Everything You Can Eat Cheap At Your Game of Thrones Premiere Party

The premiere of Game of Thones’ Season 7 is right around the corner. Literally, it’s tomorrow. With the epic show being the social event of the summer so many of us will be working hard to find the right snacks to pay homage to our favorite show. I’ve put together everything you can dish up […]

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