NBC L.A. has invited me to come onto their TV show ‘Nonstop News L.A.’ to discuss the ‘Little Bookworm Project.’ This is the holiday book drive that I launched back in October to benefit children at the three non-profit organizations: Beyond Shelter, Good Shepherd Shelter, and the Catholic Charities of Moorpark. Although, the holiday book drive...
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My Time At The L.A. Food Bank Written by Michelle Rivera
During the holiday season it is so easy to get wrapped up in the craziness of it all. There is tons of shopping to do with the pressure of spending money, that lets face it, many of us don’t really have in this declining economy. There is decorating, cooking, baking, holiday card writing, wrapping presents,...
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McCracken’s Mac & Cheese! My Favorite Holiday Side Dish! Written by Michelle Rivera
Oh when I think about my husband’s mac & cheese I simply can’t wait for the holidays. It has become THE must-have holiday side dish in our family. Now we all know that what is SO fantastically yummy about homemade mac & cheese is of course all of the awesome dairy that goes into it!...
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“How Many Days Until Christmas?” Written by Elissa R. Lerma
The month of December can be tough on parents. All the shopping and baking and wrapping gifts can eventually become overwhelming. By the way, I HATE wrapping gifts! Now for the kids it is a pretty awesome and magical time. There are school parties, plays to rehearse, pretty lights on all of the houses, and...
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Modern Family: Design + Kids Do Mix! By The Other Sarah of Salt & Nectar
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never subscribed to the belief that baby proofing means your house has to look like Romper Room. Rather, I know modern parents and muddy kids can co-exist in a designer, kid friendly space. However, because children—especially active toddlers like my son—can be hard on furniture and are known...
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I’m Very Excited To Be Part Of The T.W.I.N. Program With Toyota! By Michelle Rivera
I’m very excited to share with all of you that I have been chosen to be one of Toyota’s Brand Ambassadors in their T.W.I.N program: Toyota Women Influencer Network! I have been driving Toyota cars for almost 12 years and so I am absolutely thrilled to be part of this program. Last week I had...
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‘Benefits of Milk’ Written by Michelle Rivera
I like milk, but my husband absolutely LOVES it and as a child he could inhale cartons of milk like it was the air he breathes. Now my husband turns to milk after a good workout because of the health benefits. Milk has protein like whey and casein that helps repair muscles, especially after a...
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Yahoo! Shine Get It Guide: From My Fitting Room To Your Sitting Room…Bootcut Jeans Review! By Michelle Rivera
My body type is petite. Lucky Brand- ‘Lola Bootcut’ Fit: I am 5’2 in height and these jeans are way too long for me and apparently they don’t carry any jeans that I wouldn’t have to hem up. I was disappointed on how they sagged off my butt too, is it more lady like to...
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‘Goodbye, Mother Guilt: The Secret To Staying Committed Is Letting Go.’ Written by Laurie Lethert Kocanda of ‘Hot Sweaty Mamas’
If you’re like most moms, it takes more than good intentions to stay committed to a fitness routine. Don’t let that occasional cookie get you down. What’s really standing in your way is an overdose of something much more toxic: Mother Guilt. Overcoming Mother Guilt—maybe just locking yourself in the closet for an hour at...
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Money-Saving Tips for Hosting Holiday Parties Written by America’s Host Liza Utter
The holidays happen but once a year, so when celebrating, there is ample reason to pull out all the stops to share the cheer. But then, before you know it, you’ve racked up thousands of dollars on lavish dinner parties, holiday hostess gifts, gourmet goodies to tempt all those impromptu visitors, and decorations. Holiday celebrations...